Nicely done Terry, I might take a little from bottom(right above tall grass) and a little from right. Also might blur background a little more so bird stands out.
I have to get back up there!
Todd
Very nice find! I like the pose and BG. It looks a bit undersaturated on my monitor and since it is almost full frame, I might try a slightly tighter crop. The AI Servo performance of the XTi is not spectacular but it is worth a try for birds in flight. With this dark BG is was probably not necessary to dial in positive EC. I don't know if you like this crop, I also increased saturation and did some NR on the BG.
Last edited by Axel Hildebrandt; 02-17-2008 at 08:58 AM.
Axel's crop is a big improvement. Good suggestions by all.
later and love, artie
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