Black-striped sparrow

[Ben_Sadd]

Hello all,

Not had that much time recently to either participate in the forum or process photos. However, here is one of a black striped sparrow (Arremonops conirostris) from a recent trip to Panama.

Still very much learning so appreciate any c&c.

7D
300mm f/4 +1.4TC
Av + 1/3
1/160
f/5.6
ISO 1000

[Bob Decker]

Lovely image. Great feather detail on the bird, nice bokeh in the background. A touch CC rotation might work for me. Also wouldn't mind a little more canvas on the right side and the bottom if you have it. Good work.

[Harold Davis]

agree with bob's recommendation of adding canvas. i would all around if you have it. i would run some noise reduction on the bg also. love the soft light. nice detail in the bird, too. that eye looks great!!!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Ben You did well with the tech settings raising the ISO for a reasonable shutter speed and came up with a sharp image. Tough lighting conditions, fill flash would have helped. Would like seeing the bird a little brighter but more exposure would have blown the light areas on the bg. Possible the main thing is being just a little tight in frame as mentioned !!! Agree with all points above !!! Very good image !!!

[Lance Peters]

Ben - agree with all of the above - just that touch of fill flash - just enough to illuminate the bird would have transformed this.
Lots to like here as pointed out above:)
Keep em coming.

[Ray Rozema]

Great detail and composure with great eye contact. Another vote for more room around. tone down the white blotch in the lower rt might also help

Ray

[Dave Mills]

Good comments above...I might tone down the rock on the lower right...

[Ben_Sadd]

Thanks for all the comments.

I am have space to add canvas to the right but not below. I will also see if I can do anything with those bright rocks.

[Horacio Scotti]

Hi, I agree about add some canvas right an below; in my screen seems a bit too contrast, I agree about some noise reduction in the BG...