This Bird was moving to the Higher perch
Overcast broken sky, Morning light
40D, 500/4, F5.6, ISO 250, Av mode
PP Crop 60% from Landscape, Curves, Modest USM after Resizing
Red-Headed Woodpecker
This Bird was moving to the Higher perch
Overcast broken sky, Morning light
40D, 500/4, F5.6, ISO 250, Av mode
PP Crop 60% from Landscape, Curves, Modest USM after Resizing
A large but effective crop. Fantastic pose. Looks like a ballet dancer. I would take a bit more off the top--half of the tallest part of the perchthat sticks above the spire. Difficult lighting but it looks as if you handled the exposure fairly well but for a few hot spots. DeSATing the reds about 8-10 points would probably make it look a bit more natural.
IAC, it is an effective image from where I sit.
What was the situation?
later and love,
artie
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Originally Posted by Arthur Morris
Thanks Artie
I was taking the Sitting shot with tripod and It flew up as I shot in burst mode!! I wanted to show where it was going So I left the Notch in the image!
Very interesting setting and I like the pose. The bird looks a bit soft on my monitor and agree with Artie's cropping suggestion.
nice catch, gary. the softness gives it a dreamy feeling.
what is IAC?
Thank You Both
I believe the Softness is motion blur as it Jumped, Yes I agree It could be cropped a bit off the top but leave the spire!
IAC ?
Was there a peanut in the notch??? Were you working at a feeder?
thanks and later and love, artie
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IAC = in any case OR I am confused. You pick. :)
No feeder used but this is a favorite perch used by several Red Heads. I had setup for a perched bird with the "Halo" tree opening to highlight the head but the bird Jumped as I took the frame!
Hi Gary!
Fantastic moment, and a very pretty bird! Very pleasing.
Thank you very much Brian
Greatly appreciated!!!:)
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