Woodpigeon

[Jonathan Ashton]

Canon 5D IV Canon 500mm f4 l IS II + 1.4TC III ISO 800, 1/3200 sec f8
ACR + PSCC
This pigeon had been breaking off willow twigs for nesting purposes, the shot was taken from my back garden hide, I was waiting for a woodpecker (to no avail!).

[Juan Tolentino]

Nice pose and colors Jonathan. The face looks a little soft on my monitor and I'd probably remove the OOF branch intersecting the tail, but I guess that's a matter of taste. Thank you for sharing.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Jon,
An interesting behavioral capture with the branch in the bird's beak. Nice catch. Another round of sharpening on the head may help.
Allen

[John Mack]

Pretty neat. At least you were able to come back with something nice. Like how the bird is Framed by the vegetation.

[gail bisson]

Ditto what Juan said! I do like the behavior shown and the great HA!
Love the wing spread. I might try putting the pigeon a bit higher in the frame (depending on how busy the bottom part of frame is.)
gail

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thank you for the feedback everyone. I have had another look and another round of sharpening to the head makes a significant difference.

[Arthur Morris]

Wicked behaviour and pose. I am with Allen -- a Contrast Mask on the face would help.

with love, artie