"theme" Stock Dove.

[keith mitchell]

Nikon D4
Nikon 300mm 2.8
1/1250@F8
iso 1250.
Just toned down the bill a tiny bit and a little sharping for the web,bg is a wheat field.

Thanks for taking a look.

[Alex Becker]

Nice details, DOF, and BG. I like the crop, but I do wish for a bit more room on the RHS. The shadow on the chest is a little unfortunate but not a deal breaker. I like the catchlight as well. TFS

[Marina Scarr]

Lovely head shot of this bird but the crop isn't working for me.

[keith mitchell]

Thanks Alex and Marina,does the crop need to be tighter or more loose,never sure with portraits.

Keith.

[Alex Becker]

I think here you could go a bit tighter, but also lose some on top. So maybe just a different crop ratio on this shot?

[keith mitchell]

Wonder if this is better.

[Alex Becker]

Hi Keith -- sorry to be slow -- that crop does work better for me. TFS and doing the repost! Best, alex

[keith mitchell]

Thanks a lot Alex for showing so much interest in my post,very much appreciated.

Keith.