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[mikedelaney]

canon 40D
sigma 50-500mm
f 6.3
1/160 s.
ISO 800

this female was ready for anything. the shutter isn't quite what we would like, but a definite improvement over the summer months.

[Dave Leroy]

Hi Mike, Nice shot, certainly got a good HA and eye. I like the pose, it is different.

Dave

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Michael,
I like the capture and composition, the bird has a clean background. I do see noise in the background and some on the bird. You need to selective sharpen the eye is a bit soft. I like the unusual perch. you have good eye contact and head angle...:cool:

[Alfred Forns]

The overall quality is much better Mike You have posted a few nice ones in a row !! Agree with Gus on sharpening the eye selectively.

You can do it with PhotoKit Sharpener from Pixel Genius or just make a layer and paint !!!

[mikedelaney]

thank you. i've been lucky these last few times. i'm getting better at sharpening and i now reduce noise as one of the final steps in my process. thanks to Gus for that.
thanks again for the remarks.
mike