Autumn Nuthatch

[John Robinson]

Another pool shot
D71000 Nikor 50-300mm f4
800ISO
125th @f8
70% of full frame.
Processed paint shop Pro Levels
Neat image,
Contrast /ev down 1 in camera.
White balance auto warm.
Thanks for Robin comments.
Cheers
JR

[gail bisson]

Hi Johny,
I think this is the best pool shot of the bunch.
I like the look back pose and the splayed tail feathers in the water are wonderful.
I love the leaf litter and how the tips point to the nuthatch.
This is such a nice image that I think a few tweaks like cloning out the square rock in the RLC and getting rid of the white dots and blobs that are on or around the leaves are worth it.
This is one I would like in my files,
Gail

[John Robinson]

Thanks Gail
Herewith tweaked version.
Cheers
JR

[gail bisson]

Ooo...The repost is awesome!
Gail

[dankearl]

Repost is very nice. I am sort of a stickler for noise so maybe just one more round on the BG would look nice for me.

[Grace Scalzo]

Your posts of birds in this pool just keep getting better and better. This is my favorite so far...mostly due to the fanned tail, look back pose and beautiful colors in the water.

[John Robinson]

Thanks all'
Grace- Its about all I do so I suppose I,ve had a lot of practice !!!
Cheers
JR

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Johnny, love the pose, and I really like how the splayed tail is 'floating' in the water. Good DOF on the little guy, sharp, and the colourful leaves add a lot to the overall image. Another vote for some NR on the BG.