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    Here's another image from my recent trip to Spain. This was in the Gredos Mountains NW of Madrid.

    D7000, Nikon 300 4/4 AF-S +1.4TC. 1/2000, f/8, ISO560, hand-held.

    Gaussian blur to some of the bg. Some selective sharpening to the foreground. The catchlight is natural but I emphasized it a bit. Harsh lighting so I reduced the dynamic range somewhat.

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    Hi Richard, nice looking little guy. like the soft light and looks sharp. Looks like a clone mark behind his head you may want to clean up. TFS

    Gary.

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    Richard, nice bird and very good details. I am liking the BG as well. you processed the harsh light very well. I find the rock a bit overpowering...so cropping from bottom will make it better IMO.

    Agree with Gary about the clone mark.

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    Oops - Didn't notice the clone mark, but I do now! Thanks.

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    I guess that is why they call them rock buntings

    It sure is a cute bird and you did well on the exposure. I agree a little less rock may help.

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    Beautiful bird. I like the rock perch...but it is much too bright. I gave it a double pass of the burn tool (soft brush, midtones, 8% exposure). I also fixed the eye...it is just a bout never that you will naturally see a catchlight only on the lower part of the eye (and when you do it is usually because of water reflecting it up and accompanied by a catchlight above too). I burned and sponged the lower part, and enhanced the top part...looks more natural IMO.

    Nice image overall though. sharp, and i like the BG.

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    Thanks Daniel,

    Looks better than my original post.

    Richard

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    Great image, Richard and a nice touch of Photoshop by Daniel.

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    Why do they call them "rock buntings" again

    I like what Daniel did to the rock as well. Great shot!

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    Lovely pose and environment...Looks very cool WB wise...Maybe warming it up a bit. IQ looks good except on the chest by the grey feathers, they look a bit clumped with a strange texture..>I think some more TLC and it would look great!

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    Great shot Richard! The good potential of the shot was enhanced by Daniel.
    Also agree that rock was slightly overpowering.

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