Rose-ringed Parakeet

[Dr.Pranay Rao Juvvadi]

I'm not a great fan of high-key images, but I liked the stretched wings and the pose, hence sharing this image.

Canon 1D Mark III with Canon 500 f/4 + 1.4 X T.C

EXIF: 1/1600, f/8, Evaluative Metering, Aperture Priority, ISO 1250, EC +2/3, AI Servo with central focus point.

[Doug Brown]

I think high-key works very well here. The striking colors of the bird leap off the screen against the white BG. I might adjust the black point in levels to make the blacks a little darker.

[Randy Stout]

I like the high key application here, agree with Doug about the black point.

From a composition standpoint, my preference would be for more space on the right and left, and less below.

Yes, it is a bit more square, but I think it compliments the pose of the bird.

Thanks for sharing.

Randy

[Randy Stout]

Perhaps a crop something like this? I did reset the black point per Doug, which gives the image a bit more bite. It may be oversaturated a bit now. I don't know the bird to accurately judge that. A hint of blue for the sky is also showing up now, which you may or may not like.

Randy

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I'm not familiar with this species but the more contrasty repost looks good to me. I also like the pose a lot.

[denise ippolito]

I like the HK BG alot . I also like Randy's composition idea. Beautiful pose and details.

[Stu Bowie]

The posture reminds me of someone about to be attacked from a horror movie - I like it. Lovely colours, and certainly stands out against the white BG. Well captured.

[Dave Barnes]

I must agree that the high key works very well here. The repost by Randy takes this one over the top.

[Morkel Erasmus]

all been said above - great pose and exposure. Randy's repost makes it shine.

[Simon Bennett]

Most interesting pose, good job with the exposure.