Crimson Finch

[Colin Driscoll]

I've recently returned from a wet season visit to Boodjamulla National Park (formerly Lawn Hill NP) which is in far north west Queensland, Australia and have a few shots to show. The finches were stunning and I hope I have done them justice.

50D 100-400 @ 400 1/250 f6.3 no exp adj iso400 430EXII -2/3

[Brendan Dozier]

That is really gorgeous! Wonderful rich color, detail and sharpness. Great HA, eye contact, like soft BG colors and diagonal perch, and the little green sprig make for a real pleasing composition. I hope I can take shots like this one day.

[Tom Rambaut]

Great Finch this one.

If you could clone out the green plant to the left, then this would only enhance what is a nice photo.

[Randy Stout]

Colin:

Great looking bird, sharp, nice eye.
Very good flash work. The only area I might tweak a bit to further downplay its use is the brighter areas on the perch , beneath and to the right of the bird.

I could see a small crop from the top, ~30% of the free space above the bird.

I have mixed feelings about the greenery in front of the bird. I like the color it brings, but would prefer it not in front of the bird. I might try a version without it, as Tom suggested, but it is a close call.

Look forward to more from your journey.

Cheers

Randy

[Joe Senzatimore]

STUNNING subject. Great exposure and fine details. Perch is a bit too big for the bird , but if it landed in front of me ,I would photograph it as well. I vote for removing the green leaves.

[Pieter de Waal]

Beautiful Finch with lovely colours Colin. Sharp with good detail, eye contact and a lovely background. Agree with a bit of a crop from the top and like the greenery.

[Arthur Morris]

Cool bird on a slightly too large perch. The bit of greenery is a wonderful touch. I could go for a tad more head turn towards you. All in all very well done.

[Randy Stout]

Colin:

When I looked at your image again at home, the perch brightness was much less noticeable than on my work monitor.

I might still try some subtle burning in however to reduce its impact and apparent visual impact.

Bird looks even better on this monitor.

Cheers

Randy

[Colin Driscoll]

Thanks everyone for your valued comments. I like the little bit of greenery so that will stay but I will crop some off the top. I had already burned that perch but will do some more work on it. The perch being too big for the bird was something that never occurred to me but it's just a matter of taking what is presented when these birds are always in complex environments.

[Ken Watkins]

Beautiful bird with amazing colours, I like the inclusion of the "greenery".

[RakeshDhareshwar]

Baaring the perch , I think this is an ABSOLUTE STUNNER !!!!