Hey Mack, I love the creamy background and the natural perch. I think it would be nice to see a little fill flash to soften the shadow on the right side of the bird. Traditional composition would say to place the bird farther to the right to give the bird more room to look into the frame. For me that is a toss-up because it would result in less visible perch, which I like on that right side. It may be something that you tried in camera and then came back to this composition...just wanted to mention the possibility. Nice work!
Mack:
Judd hit the important points well. I actually like the lighting however. It gives a sense of looking towards the light, which goes with the story. It also gives a little more sense of 3D nature to the bird.
Certainly, even front lighting works well for most images, but this one works for me.
The composition is interesting too. Classic composition would move the bird to the right as Judd pointed out, and I do think on balance that cropping from the right is best, but its fun to see alternative views. I would add a little canvas to the left if you crop in from the right, so the bird isn't too centered.
I don't mind the unconventional comp as the right part of the perch balances the image IMO, but I would have preferred to see more of that perch from below. As posted a bit more sharpening wouldn't be a bad idea. I'm used to seeing these guys a little leaner - I like how this guy is round and looking "healthy":).
Nice BG, pose and perch. I think your comp works because of the perch. I agree that a little sharpening on the bird may help but I also like the softness of it as presented.
Northern Mockingbird
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