Sooty Robin

[Ilija Dukovski]

Not the best sharpness I know, this is my exercise in cloning.
I cloned out a big palm tree branch in the right lower corner.
The signature only helps in the disguise.

Taken in the crater of Volcano Irazu in Costa Rica.
Endemic to CR and Panama.

Nikon D80
2008/06/07 14:14:20.5
JPEG (8-bit) Fine
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 175-500mm F/4.5-6.3 D
Focal Length: 460mm
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Multi-Pattern
1/640 sec - F/6.3
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 800
Optimize Image: More vivid
White Balance: Color Temp. (5600 K)
AF Mode: AF-C

[Stefan Minnig]

Very nice clone job. I wouldn't have known you did one!

[Alfred Forns]

I was looking at the tech info and noticed you shot the image in jpeg !! Suggest goint to RAW and will see a difference, processing is very simple and do post any questions if you any.

I like the overall look and feel. Would have like seeing more detail on the prech, particualrly the shadows. Pretty good PS work !!!

[Ilija Dukovski]

After the clone from the left corner to the right corner I did lots of smudge-ing
at the clone border. That helped a lot with the transition.

Considering the jpeg format... :o

[Desmond Chan]

I like the feel of this one. Also, I kind of feel that not being too sharp actually helps this image.

[Lance Peters]

Hi - agree with AL on the techs - especially shooting in RAW - no real reason not to these days - memory cards are cheap.

looking forward to more :)

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Dukovski,
I like your composition, and capture...You have a good head angle and eye contact...the light yellow background really makes your subject stand out...I like that also the perch is interesting, it gives the composition an added character boost...I totally agree with Mr. Forns and Mr. Peters on using the RAW format when capturing your images...RAW gives you all of the details and color gamut possible; why not take advantage of this...suggestion: I recommend on adjusting the mid-tone on the bird, and lightening the blacks, especially in the tail area...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Christopher Miller]

Very good clone job, I never would have known! Would like to see it sharper.

[Arthur Morris]

Agree as above but needed to say that I really liked the image design.

[Ilija Dukovski]

Thank you very much :)

[Kerry Perkins]

Beautiful work. Very dramatic and yet realistic. Nice balance of light, shadow, color, and focus. I am also a fan of manual WB.