Bluebird on Twig in Meadow

[Bill Jobes]

In an attempt to break out of what I perceive to be my 'textbook image' doldrums, I visualized this as a 'sense of
place' photograph.

It is an eastern bluebird in a New Jersey meadow taken this week. It is a moderate crop in the lower center of the frame.

D3
600 VR (off)
1.7 TC
1/6400
F7.1

C & C welcomed and much-appreciated

[Don Thompson]

I like the background. You could use a bit more head turn.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like this environmental setting and pose. You handled the harsh light well and a bit more head turn would have been great. What ISO did you use?

[Bill Jobes]

Thanks, guys!

Axel, the ISO was 1250.

[david cramer]

You achieved your goal. The color stands out well with that BG.

[Grace Scalzo]

Beautiful, Bill. The inclusion of habitat, the perky pose of the bird and the bent stick that he's perched add interest. Good thinking, I like your break-out.

[Daniel Cadieux]

I really like what you are trying to achieve here. A better head turn, and a bit more of a crop at right (to eliminate the two tall intersecting branches near the edge) would really make this a great one.

[Bill Jobes]

Thanks David, Grace and Daniel!

Daniel I agree about the crop at the right. I went back and forth about that when processing the image, and elected to expand that side. However, when I print the photo, I will indeed act on your suggestion. Thank-you.