Emerald Eye

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Of the most common birds here in south Florida but oh so beautiful especially when the sun hits them.

Nikon D300
Nikon 300 mm F2.8
ISO 400
1/800, F7.1
manual

All comments are greatly appreciated.

[Tony Whitehead]

That is a very impressive eye, Judy. Soft colours in the BG work well and you have kept some good detail in the blacks. I think it could probably stand a bit more selective sharpening on the yellow facial skin and bill.

[Juan Carlos Vindas]

Judy this is a great portrait!
The details you have captured here are so fine. My only suggestion would be to try to tone down or burn the lightest parts of the beak. Great job.

[Mike Lentz]

They definitely look better dry! That lens is tack sharp! The whites on the beak don't appear too hot on my monitor, but sometimes they look better toned down so they don't stand out... personal preference I guess.

[Linda Robbins]

A lovely portrait with good detail in the dark plumage, and the bg really sets off this beautiful bird. Although the beak is fine as it is, the suggestions above to tone down the lighter colors of the beak would probably make this even better.

[Maxis Gamez]

Hi Judy,

Gorgeous colors and sharpens. Love the colors! I want one!! :D

[Grady Weed]

I too love the green eye on this most common bird. Very nicely done in an elegant sort of way.

[Steve Maxson]

Love the eye, the s-curve in the neck, and the details in the feathers, Judy. I agree about trying to tone down the beak a little. Well done.

[adrian dancy]

Exquisite detail. A fine shot and the eye is superb.