Another image of multiple birds. I found finding acceptable combinations difficult. I tend to prefer the images with a shallow depth of field, D7000, Nikkor 600mm, f5.6, 1/1600, iso 400. C & C appreciated.
Gary
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Another image of multiple birds. I found finding acceptable combinations difficult. I tend to prefer the images with a shallow depth of field, D7000, Nikkor 600mm, f5.6, 1/1600, iso 400. C & C appreciated.
Gary
Gary, this looks great to me. I'm good with the shallow depth of field, but I feel that the front bird in this image could be a little sharper so maybe a bit more sharpening overall? I really like the group and the way you placed them in the frame. The subtle colors against the background look really nice.
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Gary,
Really like this one, a wall hanger IMO,...a great example of expressive photography and the DoF is perfect to create that mood - well done.
What a great foreground transition to the subject to the background - you have total control of the frame - this is how its done!!
Like this one as well. I love the fact that the 4 birds closer to you do now intersect with each other. Like the low angle as well. Good job.
Gary - I also like it. Great low pov, soft colors and the comp works well. Good suggestion by Kerry for a bit more sharpening on the front bird.
TFS,
Rachel
I like the colors and intimacy of the image. It seems a little off though. The center bird is so plump, and round, and dead center in the image. I find this a distraction, like it's trying to be the focal point. Also, my wife is an odd person. She is always telling me to have groups in odd numbers. Something about people, we like odd sized groups. So I would try removing the center bird. I think this will give the main bird more presence.
The image also seems a little off balance with 3 birds on the right and 2 on the left (with or without the center bird because the center bird is, well, centered). I think you have the right idea to have a larger open space on the left but I think I'd trim a sliver off the right and then a fair amount on the left. The goal would be to end up with the main bird near the left hand 1/3 line.
The last item is that squirrely one on the left. All the others had the decency to stand relatively still but that one had to keep walking and it ended up with only 1 leg.
Repost with selective sharpening of the focal point avocet. Thanks to all for comments.
Gary
Sorry posted wrong image. Second try.
Gary
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