Taken a few months ago as the pickle weed here at the wetlands can cast a remarkable glow and color to backgrounds and the colors complimented the rust colors on the GBH. Morning shooting here on the coast in
May and June is a rarity due to a heavy marine layer which usually doesn't clear out until the afternoon.:(
Amazing light, lovely pose, great BG, nice detail, collors and comp. I would only suggest a bit more sharpenning. Big congratulations! Just wonderull image!
I just wanted to add, that I run my NEC 2690 at a low contrast setting to help with subtle colors and detail, so the sharpness would appear to be greater on monitors with higher contrast settings. It is these variations from different equipment that often creates different opinions!
it's a golden beauty Jim....and I see exactly what Randy is referring to.
It can take a bit more sharpening about the head and outside of eye.
Also reducing the size of the catchlight helps a bit too. I tried this,
but didn't want to add yet another repost.
I like the light, angle and BG. The repost looks better on my monitor. I might sharpen the bird a little bit more if it doesn't cause artifacts or noise.
Lovely light and repost. I'd go for a crop from the bottom for a pano. Dave, reposts are glady accepted especially when everyone will be learning. Go for it!
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