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Lovely Will. Bird looks great...HA, sharpness, pose, all wonderful. I like the perch very much, but can also see a version cropped to just below that small pinkish bit on the lower section, as the perch does (for me) compete for the bird's attention.
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Wil:
I had the same reaction as Paul. I always look at the image before I read the details or any of the comments, and I too thought the portion of the perch hanging below the bird was a bit too powerful. Perhaps a wee nip with the scissors?
I like everything else!
Randy
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Hi Wil, I like the image, it appears your set up is working well. Beautiful colors on the bird, nice detail, lovely background. Thank you for sharing.
Joe Przybyla
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Super shot Will, I like the untidy perch too, I appreciate maybe aesthetically it could be tidier but the big thing for me is that it looks natural so I guess I am saying don't cut it!!
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looks great pretty bird
, less is more IMO... our siskins have no black mostly brown w wee bit of yellow, this looks more like a the lesser goldfinch in the States.
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Nice BG, nice detail. Looks like the bird groomed itself for the photo session. I guess if I was going to quibble, I'd want the feet a little more visible.
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Cool looking siskin. I like the feather pattern. Nice detail on the bird as well.
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Will, not a whole lot to add. Another nice frame!
Love how much detail you brought out of the yellows. You have quite a set up there eh mate?
Comments on trimming the lichen noted.
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Thanks for that guys....Much appreciated
Will
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Hi Will a lovely Siskin frame !
Nice comp and pose , tones are looking good as the colors in general . Personally I think the image does have a cooler touch ... I would rather prefer a more " neutral WB ". At least I would reduce the blue/cyan coloration in the subject .
I would really like to " discuss" your sharpening routine , as I feel if going slightly lower with it .... your images might benefit from it. Purely personal taste from my side .
TFS Andreas
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Hi William,
very good detail and comp.
congratulations.
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That's is a sharp subject! Love that eye contact too! Color really cracks on that soft BG. I agree about the bit of lichen below the brach feeling heavy. It's far, far from a deal breaker, but it might be worth playing with it a bit to lighten the shadows an minimize its presence.