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    Junco at backyard feeder. First post here at BPN. Looks like a site where i can see some superb work from photographers all over.

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    Last edited by Chris Hansen; 06-18-2008 at 03:15 AM. Reason: Neede to add a bit to my short discourse

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    Welcome Chris. I like the basic COMP and the head angle but those tree trunks in the BKGR are very distracting to me. When designing a backyard set-up, you need to be much more careful in selecting and positioning your feeders and perches. More uniform backgrounds work well for me. There is a detailed section in ABP II on setting up your feeders and perches for backyard photography.
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    Welcome Chris! Looks like you got feedback from the master on your first post. To get the full benefit from posting here on BPN, please try to post at the maximum pixel dimension of 800 pixels. Also, please include your camera settings with the post. As Artie said, the BG draws attention away from the bird, as does the crop. There's too much room at the top of the frame. I like the eye contact, and the bird appears sharp. Look forward to seeing more posts from you!

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    Hi Chris, great big welcome to BPN, looking forward to help you improve your skills. Excellent points made by Artie and Doug, I'll add that I like the perch and shame the image is so small, we can hardly tell the detail.

    Keep them coming!

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    Arthur,
    I was sure there was going to be some comments about the background I agree its distracting.

    Last time I talked to you was via email and it was well over 5 years ago on photo.net.
    I was trying to figure out a way to photograph western grey squirrels without redeye when using studio flash. Never have yet found a solution.

    God's blessings to you,

    Chris

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    The previous posters have covered it all. I'll just add that you could tone down the mosses a bit...and also want to add a nice, big welcome to BPN!! :-)

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