Brown Shrike

[Romy Ocon]

Got this Lanius cristatus at Candaba wetlands (Philippines) the other day when the setting sun was near the horizon. The background was OOF rice plants, with the paddies meeting the horizon just above the top of the frame. Comments/critiques appreciated.

40D + 500 f4 IS + 1.4x TC, f/7.1, 1/160 sec, ISO 400, manual exposure, bean bag
RAW, levels adjustment, selective contrast/NR/sharpening, 100% of full frame resized to 800x533

Regards,

Romy

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the pose, details and BG. Maybe a slight crop off the left. The perch is not the most interesting but I would take this image anytime.

[Jim Poor]

Very nice. I'd probably shave a touch from the top and left.

[Arthur Morris]

Agree with Jim's crop. I am fine with the perch. I would boost the contrast a bit. The original capture is pretty perfect. Plus, I like it.

later and love, artie

[Judy Lynn Malloch]

Love the lighting and Bg in this image Romy and I agree about the suggested crop.

[Glenn Bartley]

Absolutely gorgeous. Love the soft colors in this image. Well done!

[Blake Shadle]

Yikes! That background is incredible!! Suggestions from others would add to the image, but personally, I really like it just how you've presented it here.

[Daniel Cadieux]

Incredible pastel colors which go well withthe Shrike's soft greys. Well done!

[Manos Papadomanolakis]

l really like the light,colors,details and BG!!!

[Fabs Forns]

That pastel background takes the image over the top! Light helps too ;)