male stonechat calling

[christopher galeski]

another image of a male stonechat,this image is the bird calling,this and the other image of this bird is on a grouse moor in Bowland in Lancashire.cannon500mm IS L USM,700MM,TRIPOD,F5.6,ISO400,1/400S.CROP,SHARPENING.comments good or bad. thanks.

[gail bisson]

Hi Christopher,
I like the unusual color palette in this image. Beautiful light as well. The bird is almost glowing. I like the delicate perch as well,
Gail

[Vikram Agrawal]

as a standalone, this looks like a nice image. but i must add that when compared to your other one, i prefer the other. Somehow, the background color is just a bit too punchy. Also seeing a bit more noise in the background and what might a just a hint of sharpening artefact on the subject. Overall, the image looks warmer compared to the other one and im not sure i like that...althought it might have been dictated by the changing ambient light.

[Jim Crosswell]

I like the pose, perch, sharpness and complimentary BG. A real beauty Chris! I missed your other post of this bird.

[Joe Senzatimore]

Beautiful light and color. Perhaps a bit over saturated , but still fine.

[Grace Scalzo]

I'm just loving this series. So warm and complete with complimentary colors all around. I'd remove the small light in the eye, and could even see a bit of a trim from the right (personal taste is all).

[Dumay de Boulle]

I like the pose, perch, BG and the light is awesome... I would maybe clone out the OOF foliage bottom LHC and the BG needs some moer noise reduction. Also a sliver taken off the right hand side for my tatse.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Christopher, another sweeeet image. Exquisite light, warm colours, and well timed to get the calling pose. I agree to move the chat more to the right.

[Marina Scarr]

I am really loving this capture as is. The light, perch, bird, vegetation and colors all came together very nicely here.

[Roman Kurywczak]

I too like the capture as is. Bonus on the action too!

[RakeshDhareshwar]

+1 on moving it right . Else , a total beauty !!

[Frank Schauf]

Very nice shot. Great background, real nice perch, and great pose, and excellent comp.

[christopher galeski]

thankyou everybody,for comments and sugestion's.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Very nice indeed, I love the natural setting, was it taken in the afternoon? The colours look very warm and rich, maybe just a little too saturated?? I agree with the aforesaid regards composition, I think you have a fine shot there.

[christopher galeski]

hi Jonathan,I took this shot in the morning about 5.45am,the light was magic,I have not used any saturation,thanks for comment.

[Jonathan Ashton]

hi Jonathan,I took this shot in the morning about 5.45am,the light was magic,I have not used any saturation,thanks for comment.

It's a case of the early bird catching the worm - great shot, maybe I should get up a little earlier to get these colours