blue jay

[DarrenMcKenna]

Canon 40D, Canon EF500mm f/4L IS +1.4x = 700mm
1/1600Sec, F6.3, Evaluative metering, ISO Speed 400, Flash on Speedlite 430EX with better beamer
Full Frame

I cloned out a second catch light in the BJ's eye, I assume it's from the flash gun?

thanks for looking
c&c welcomed

[Sabyasachi Patra]

I would have loved some more details in the head. The breast and neck feathers was perhaps the point of focus and the head turn requires more dof than f6.3 would permit. Thanks for sharing.

[DarrenMcKenna]

thank you Sabyasachi, you are correct, center focus was on shoulder/breast.

[Linda Robbins]

Nice head angle and you are correct that the second catchlight came from the flash. For this image, a few steps back would have given the bird more room in the frame - The toenail is cut off on the bottom. Sabyasachi gave you good advice. Always try to put the sensor on the birds eye when possible.
Looking forward to seeing more of your images!

[Doug Brown]

I like the exposure, but agree with the others about the point of focus and the tightness of the frame. Thanks for posting!

[Maxis Gamez]

This image suffers from several aspect. The tail is cut, there is a red eye, the composition is not ideal and the flash looks over flashed, not to mention I wish I could see more room all around.

Keep them coming!