Magpie

[Mike Singh]

This photo was taken at a park. I have been reading some threads in head angle (HA) here on BPN. Is this an acceptable HA?
I would appreciate your CCs.

Taken at a park
Shot from car, lens resting on window.
Midday sun, clear sky
Canon 5DMkiii, Sigma 150-600mm @ 421mm
1/2000, F6.3, ISO 1250,
sRGB

Processed LR, Cloned out destracting hot spots and blades of grass. 20% crop for presentation.

Mike

[arash_hazeghi]

The HA isn't ideal as he is not making a strong connection with the viewer. Harsh light worked against you here and overall a bit large in the frame. To be honest this frame isn't working for me...I'd try to get him on a nice perch with the sun behind your neck and you will have a keeper.

TFS

[Mike Singh]

The HA isn't ideal as he is not making a strong connection with the viewer. Harsh light worked against you here and overall a bit large in the frame. To be honest this frame isn't working for me...I'd try to get him on a nice perch with the sun behind your neck and you will have a keeper.

TFS

Thanks for your feedback Arash. Your are certainly right about the harsh light. Despite these birds' plucky behavior they are hard to get close to. This one just stayed put, not bothered by me. Will try for better light and HA.

Mike