Another image from the setup at Santa Clara Ranch. Wish I had a bit more SS on this image, but I still think the slight motion in the wings works. Was an overcast morning.
Sony A1
200-600mm
1/1600 at f/6.3
ISO 3200
Talk about a look of concentration on the cardinal's face! You could soften the stronger BG lines around the foot. I love the image design - just enough "perch" and foliage showing, and the incoming pose is pretty cool.
Super shot, the eyes and feet are really sharp, I like the soft wing tips. I would consider warming the colours slightly, I think it makes quite a positive difference.
hi Kurt , pretty cool landing pose image .
for the most part I would not change a thing , I would just keep an eye on the fringe/halo on the top of the head . And I would change the wb selectively ... just my take .
a real pleasure t look at