Golden Eye in Habitat

[Andrew Merwin]

Mark3, tripod, 700mm, ISO 400, f/7.1, 1/250, +0.33 ev, FF.
Sharpened, WB adjusted

[Scott Frye]

I can see why its called a "golden eye" -- always a plus for me to see the feature that gives the a bird a name. I don't really care for the oof branch on the right and wish for a little more room at the bottom

[Paul Lagasi]

Andrew the pose, reflection and sharpenss is very good especially in the reflection..but I think it needs a color or contrast boost..but thats just me...

[Andrew Merwin]

Thanks Gentlemen. Paul, I boosted the contrast & its better. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

On the negative side it is a little too centered and I wish there were not so many big bits of the trunk showing and that you had more room for the reflection. As well, I feel it is a bit too bright. However, on the positive side it's nice and sharp with great eye contact and I love the idea of you showing a reflection. :)