Tree Swallow --Not Assignment

[Kent Wilson]

Hi all --

This image is heavily cropped. I also did a bit of lightening and sharpening around the eye.

A calm morning so couldn't take advantage of wind slowing them down. I didn't expect to see swallows, as I went for warblers and kinglets, but couldn't pass up taking the test. I'd grade it a C. What do you think? too easy a grader?

Your input is always appreciated. (Sometimes I don't listen and yield to temptation to click even when I know the results are not likely to be even close to optimal. Sorry Alfred.)

Canon 50D, 70-200 IS f/4
ISO 400, 1/1600,f/4.5

[Lance Peters]

Hi Kent - did well with the pose and the eye contact.

The extreme crop is hurting you here with a bit of noise and a lack of detail.

Keep em coming.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Kent,
I like the composition and capture...the reflection is a plus, agree with Mr. Peters on the lack of details...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Kent this is one of those times it pays to click !!! Love the final image and one I would have missed !!!

Very appealing and different ... now you only need to do the same full frame natural vertical :) !!!!