Greenfinch

[Adrian David]

Model : NIKON D300
Exposure Time : 1/800 sec
F-Number : F10
Exposure Program : Manual control
ISO Speed Ratings : 640
Exposure Bias Value : 0 EV
Metering Mode : Center weighted average
Flash : Flash did not fire
Sensing Method : One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode : Manual exposure
White Balance : Auto white balance
Focal Length 35 : 360mm
Lens : Nikkor 70-300mm/F:4,5-5,6 VR
Garden setup, hide, tripod.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Good-looking specimen, the plant on the perch adds to it, and the BG looks very nice, too. The colors don't look quite right, I would try to raise the color temperature and sharpen the bird a bit less. I would also run NR on the BG. Did you sharpen the entire image or the subject only?

[Rodney Flowers]

Great detail in the bird and I love the perch with the plant it. I agree it looks like the background could use some noise reduction.

[Lorant Voros]

Beautiful bird and great potentials for this image. Agree with Axel and would love to see the result following his advice.

[Adrian David]

Thank you for your comments!
Axel, I have used NR, but not so much, because I thought it looks better with a little "grain" in the BG.It gives a feel of better separation between the BG and the subject.I think...:o The color balance...is a bit tricky...because of the greens that look too yellowish if I rise the color temp...Maybe I will process it again.Thank you for your advice! Appreciate it!