Blackcap (m) (Sylvia atricapilla)

[Jonathan Ashton]

Taken in the back garden - baited
A larger crop than I wanted but I think it's ok
Image input equipment model : E-M1X
Lens focal length : 210 mm
Focal length in 35 mm film : 421.0mm
Metering mode : Pattern
Shutter speed : 1/1250 sec
Aperture : F5.6
ISO : 500
Exposure bias : -1 EV

ACR + PSCC

[Steve Kaluski]

I like the simplicity of the capture Jon.

I might just add a tad of exposure and up the Tint (+ magenta) to have a cleaner WB and subject. Using a Curve adjustment may reduce the contrast in the BKG so its less sooty, but I would always do the in LR. Cool detail and I like the body position.

Glad to see you have better weather up north, grey and dark down here.

TFS
Steve

PS think the sign off is a bit big & competing.

[dankearl]

Nice and sharp! I think a small crop off the bottom to just below where the branch comes in would look good.

[John Mack]

Very nice frame here. Like the pose,perch and the background. Detail looks great on this one.

[Ivan Sjogren]

Nice one Jon!
I'm jealous of all the birds you get in your garden as I'm missing many shots of these commons species still.
This is a nice looking male on a quite interesting perch and against a great background. I think the composition works fine and the main point for improvement is probably that the light is a little harsh and a bit from the side.

[gail bisson]

The IQ and detail of this image is great.
Nice BG, nice diagonal perch.
Light a bit bright but that is a minor nit.
Actually, I find the IQ of this image to be one of the best from your Olympus camera,
Gail