Yellow- rumped Warbler (Take 2)

[denise ippolito]

Canon 40D
500 + 1.4 ex
ISO 200
1/800 sec. at f/5.6
Tripod

[Grace Scalzo]

Way to go Denise. I find this to be very appealing due to the nice vertical composition, the upturned head and the nice catchlight. Perhaps a slight head turn toward you would give the viewer a bit more contact with the bird. I also see a loss of detail in the breast, maybe a bit more sharpening would bring it out. Love the bg and the way the bird is holding his wings.

[denise ippolito]

I selectively sharpened the breast, hope this is better.

[Mike Lentz]

It is better, Denise! The eye still seems a little soft, but the BG is to die for and the headturn is good!

[denise ippolito]

I added some sharpness to the eye.

[Mike Lentz]

You little worker bee! Your like fine wine! The images got better every time!

[denise ippolito]

Thanks for your help!!!

[LouBuonomo]

I like this one much better for all the reasons Grace stated.

Lou

[Doug Brown]

Better on just about every count. Proportionate perch and a better head angle. It looks better with additional sharpening.

[Art Kornienko]

Last one is best of the three, real nice and not much else to say, love the pose and bg.

[Ramon M. Casares]

The last one looks better althought I would suggest a little bit more USM, and maybe a little crop from the left. Congratulaitons, nice pose, light and BG.

[denise ippolito]

Thankyou everyone-much appreciated!

[Ramon M. Casares]

Denise, here's a quick editing I did on your image, hope you don't mind. :)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I love this image Denise. I also like the fact you go back and readjust a few tweaks as per suggestions. I love your final repost, but I also like Ramon's repost with the lightened eye, though I am not keen on the close left edge. Well done and congrats! :)

[denise ippolito]

Ramon, Nice re-post-thankyou for taking the time to help!! I love your new signature!
Akos, thankyou