Pine Siskin

[Guy Germain]

Hi,

Taken in early afternoon in my Hobblebush.

EOS-1D Mark II N + EF400mm f/5.6L USM + 20mm extension tube.
@400mm, F/6.3, 1/640s, ISO-400, AV 0, Flash Off.

[Doug Brown]

Very nice Guy. Great pose with good DOF. I'd probably remove the white area at the top of the frame, but that's about it. Thanks for posting!

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Beautiful capture Guy and ditto Doug's comments.. Really like the composition and the capture is sharp and excellent exposure.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the soft light, details and eye contact. I agree with Doug regarding the BG and wish for a lower angle.

[Fabs Forns]

Another vote for getting rid of the white patches, either colne, quick mask or patch tool, it would look much better with a more even BG.

[JDGagne]

Beautiful shot Guy (as usual ;) ),

Great DOF; the soft color of the background adds to the quiet moment. Excellent precision on the bird. As for the white patch, I am not so sure about removing it or not. Personnaly, I think the white area brings a touch of dynamism and I would not be surprised that the shot look more dull if removed. Maybe you could do the exercise with and without.

Jean-Daniel