Chick Flick

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Can't wait till this year brings us some more of these cuties. Shot this last year
Canon 1DMIII 300mm 2.8 w 2X
ISO 640 f8@1/1600
Did some minor bill cleanup

[Loi Nguyen]

Cheryl, lovely image. Is it a Sandill Crane chick? Sorry, I'm terrible with bird ID. Love the sharpness, details, and BG. I wish there was a catch light on the eye though, but overall well done!

[Travis Reid]

Great light and detail, nicely done..

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Cheryl, lovely image. Is it a Sandill Crane chick? Sorry, I'm terrible with bird ID. Love the sharpness, details, and BG. I wish there was a catch light on the eye though, but overall well done!

Thanks Loi yes this is a sandhill crane chick. The eyes on these little ones are soo dark and not easy to get just right. I too wish for a larger catchlight but there is a teeny one there.

[Raymond Lee]

Beautiful shot and colour. The exposure and framing are very good. The pose really fits the title. I'm actually okay with the eye, but yeah, a larger catchlight would be nice. Also, not sure if it's artifacts or just part of the fur/feather near the tail of this gorgeous chick.

[Miguel Palaviccini]

Cheryl,

I'm usually not a fan of chopped off parts, but I think this image is wonderful. With baby birds I find that there is a tough balance between sharpening and making sure you keep the "soft" look of the feathers. In my opinion, you nailed this!

The green in the bg gives a bit of separation, well done!

Miguel

[Nick Palmieri]

I think the crop works, the head steals the show. BG is very complimentary.

[dankearl]

Big cuteness factor and excellent IQ.
Very nice.

[Charles Daigle]

Very nice, comp, pose, details all look great. Super color!

Charles

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, IQ and composition. Excellent image Cheryl!

[David Salem]

Excellent details and great exposure. I personally like the crop.
Overall very nice looking image. Well done.

[Satish Ranadive]

Excellent image of cute little one with beautiful silky feathers.Great exposure and IQ.
Love the tilted head and curious look,nice colors,details and composition.

Regards,
Satish.

[Daniel Cadieux]

How cute, and I think you composed this just right. Very beautful BG. Nice details on the fluff-ball! I'd consider lightening the bit of reflection on the eye, at least for web posting.

[Karl Egressy]

Cheryl, it is a real cutie. I love the pose, details and the background has some beutiful colours that we have been deprived in the last few month up here.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Cheryl, I really like this inquisitive pose, and you have brought out the fluffiness nicely. Your BG is sweeeet.

[Richard Unsworth]

Beyond cute, downy feathers are spot on, image will appeal widely and perfectly composed, and exe(cute)d

[Sandy Witvoet]

Cuteness: Beyond 100%! Curious look: Priceless! Little wing-nubs and body... perfect. With her/him kind of looking "down", I think the limited eye catch works well. Great comp.

[gail bisson]

sweet little chick.
I like the cocked head and the comp is perfect.
I might darken the pupil or lighten the iris just a little bit.
you have done a great job in keeping this litlle guy sharp yet fluffy.
a sweet image,
gail

[Melissa Groo]

That inquisitive tilt of the head is just beyond sweet. Great comp, exposure, detail. Just a superb portrait of this cutie pie.