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    Default White-breasted Nuthatch

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    This is another full frame image from my backyard setup taken last week. I hope you enjoy the image.

    Nikon D500
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    Classic, maybe a bit bright?
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    Jim, I must say you're doing great with the FF shots. Your position is obviously working very nicely for you.

    I like the comp a lot here and the famous Nuthatch pose is always enjoyable.

    Only thing I can offer is maybe a very slight boost in sat or maybe just a touch more in the mids on a levels adjust. Could even try adding a tiny bit of blacks in the neutrals. Hard to say without playing with it from here.

    Look forward to more!

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    Jim I think the nuthatch is spot on I love the russet colouration of the feathers, but I would suggest masking it and lowering the brightness of the background just a little (I just made a selection >Curve and pulled the mid point down slightly).

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    Sweet, very sweet FF view. Love everything about this canvas. A classic frame. TFS

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    Really classic look on this nuthatch! Looks excellent, but I would increase the sat a bit mostly on the BG or a slight or bring up the midtones a touch.

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    Classic WB Nuthatch pose. Good suggestions above; maybe a touch of black added to the neutrals?

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    Thanks everyone for the kind comments and suggestions. I will give the image another go and see how it turns out using the recommendations.

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    Here is a repost using some of the recommendations.
    Last edited by Jim Crosswell; 12-15-2020 at 09:22 PM.

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    Jim, really liking the repost. Nice work!

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    Yes I like the repost - though you have lost some details in the darker plumage!

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    Hi Jim great comp, and just love the pose from the Nuthatch. He stands out nicely against the clean BG. Well done on your RP.

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    Repost really helps. Nice work.

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    The repost is right on. Nice view of this upside down walking bird. Nice framing and background.

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