European robin (Erithacus rubecula) III

[Frank Schauf]

Today with sunlight.

Canon EOS 1D X
Canon EF 600mm/4L IS II USM & 1.4x III
1/640 sec., f/6.3, ISO 1000
Gitzo GT5541LS with Sachtler FSB 8

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[Marina Scarr]

Killer bird with amazing colors and details. I like the pose and seeing the toes. There is too much dead space on the right for me. I pulled it into PS and took some off of the right and a little off of the top and really liked the results.

[Grace Scalzo]

Sweet head tilt..fine detail and nice control of the exposure. Good suggestion from Marina on the composition...I agree.

[Frank Schauf]

Thank you!

Play with the background.
If the background is too monotonous, it is possible to change this.
I hope you like it.

Change with : Nik Color Efex Pro, Bi Color Cold/Warm 1 [40-45-45-180]

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[gail bisson]

I prefer the OP Frank.
Sweet reflection in the eye and a very engaging head position,
Gail

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Love the head turn. Exposure is perfect, as are the details. What a cute bird!

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Frank, love the inquisitive pose, and I like the pastel colours in the BG in your OP even better.

I dont think Marina meant that your BG was too monotonous, just too much empty space on the right. There is certainly nothing wrong with the colours in your OP.

[vishaljadhav]

Interesting image, i love the exposure and the details on the bird. Colours look fantastic
The OP is fantastic and i may not change a thing just it suits my eye , the birds head angle makes it very engaging image to me which is always a big ++
love it