One of the songbird species that has the female singing as well.
Thanks for looking. Taken at late afternoon light.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Mode Manual Exposure
Tv 1/320
Av 5.6
Spot Metering
ISO 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
One of the songbird species that has the female singing as well.
Thanks for looking. Taken at late afternoon light.
Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Mode Manual Exposure
Tv 1/320
Av 5.6
Spot Metering
ISO 400
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Karl, The thumbnail does not do this image justice. Quite a beautiful bird on a nice perch, singing pose is great. There is evidence of cloing below here tail. The eye looks muddy, try a little of Artie's eye doctor work. And while the vertical stripes do suggest more of the reeds, and create nice lines, I think they are a little bright and could be toned down. I think a slight curves adjustment, followed by some more sharpening of the bird is in order too. Definately an image worth tweaking, in my opinion.
I'm so glad that my suggestions seem to have worked, Karl. (I'm not the best with processing). I think this looks much better, bird really comes to life.
Like the second post a lot. Where is Arthurs eye Doctor work?![]()
Really nice singing pose, sharp, and the BG colors compliment the bird. I know there was probably nothing you could do about them but I wish those oof cattails in the BG were not there.
Jack
I prefer the OP, it is truer to the color of the bird for me.
I think the females are prettier than the males and I like this a lot.
Dan Kearl
Great shot Karl, Beautiful background and excellent perch. Very nice.
Gary.