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Love the framing, pose, perch, details and BG. Congrats and TFS
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He's a handsome chap Jon, I like the look at the tail assisting with the stance. Some of the blacks higher up on the body seem a bit grey to me. Sharpness with the Olympus hasn't let you downhere
Mike
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Love the bird and the perch and the tail and the image design is spot on. Agree with Mr. Poole -- the BLACKs should be blacker.
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This is looking real good Jon.....The thin perch really makes the bird stand out. All looks good here, maybe a wee bit more contrast on the blacks on the head and shoulder. Resolution looks great here on the iMac. To me, this is probably your best WP image as far as detail on the bird and perch goes....Very nice, I really like it.
Will
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Jon, yes I think this comp is better. And subject looks closer to the lens too from my recollections?
Great colors brought out on the subject, really nice perch with tons of interest and love the complimentary splash of orange/red in the bkg.
I've not seen this species but it seems lots of gray and just lacking a little richness in the blacks? I know many are split here but just a touch more I don't think could hurt.
TFS!
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I really like this Jon, much prefer it to the previous posting, but saying that, having the tongue visible as the previous, would have elevated this one no question. I also like the fact the body is slightly angled too, not side on. Cracking detail and colour, I wonder if the Silver Birch was more 'cleaner' in terms of colour, you know what I mean, and bark peeling, may have added more separation and texture overall? Might be worth a trip to to the forest after lockfdown, whenever that might be...
TFS
Steve
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Thanks very much for all the feedback everyone. I beg to differ regarding the blacks, I have looked again and I think it is fine.
If anyone would like to process the raw file I would be happy to send it to them, I am willing to be persuaded the blacks could be better.
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The faint red on the underside reminds me of the red-bellied woodpeckers we have over here. Looks great all around.