Evening Grosbeak

[Gail Spitler]

Hi All
Taken in our yard a few days ago under rather dull light. Processed in LR2, then PS CS4
Comments and suggestions most welcome.

Thanks for looking
Gail
Canon 7D with 500mm + 1.4x, 1/200 sec @ f/5.6, 0EV, pattern metering, tripod with Wimberley

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Gail

Good looking bird !! Clean bg and nice pose, can't figure how the light was hitting the bird, underside of tail is very light? Would darken it some and increase the overall contrast for more punch !! Did well in minimizing the perch. Lots of feather detail and sure like the look and feel of that beak !!! ... didn't see the ISO but that 7D is a good performer, raise if you need !!

[Jeff Cashdollar]

Agree with Al's comments regarding reducing perch in frame. Love the BG and clean/bright eye. Interesting capture angle I like it, more punch (contrast tweaks) could pay dividends - nice one.

[Lance Peters]

Hi Gail - lots to like here - Good pose, HA and eye contact - love the sharp details.
Id consider removing the twig near the tail and increasing the contrast just a tad.
Well done :)

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Gail,
I like the capture...I too would consider cloning out the lower branch near the tail. Agree with Mr. Forns' fine critique...You have good details and a good head angle...keep them coming...:cool:

[Gail Spitler]

Thanks muchly for the comments and suggestions. Most helpful.

Cheers
Gail

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great details on your capture gail. Strong BG, HA and eye contact.
congrats