Common Bird Project

[Matthew Gaige]

Boat-Tailed Crackle, I just like the colors that come out in sunlight close-up. Just sharpened with a little exp comp.

Canon 40D
Sigma 120-400mm
F8, 1/250, 400mm
iso-800

[Fabs Forns]

The plumage in the bird and colors are exceptional. If you have a bit more room for the bill to "breathe" it may look better, maybe not.
Thanks for participating in the project.

[denise ippolito]

I like the details in the feathers and the white BG looks great. I think it might be a bit tight in the front also. Nice exposure.

[Matthew Gaige]

Thanks for the nice comments. I did have a problem deciding how to crop and frame, and where to place the head. I can always expand the canvas on the right some. The picture was taken just because I was surprised at the colors appearing on a "black" bird.