Greenie Walking the Plank

[Cathy McEntee]

This was taken a couple weeks ago while riding down a creek we spotted this handsome greenie on a shady dock. The image had a very mottled background which I used the average blur filter on--not sure if this was the best approach--any other ideas greatly appreciated.

Nikon D7000 300mm 2.8 with 1.7 tc
ISO 1000, f6.3, 1/1000
HH on boat manual exp.

[Joel Eade]

Hi Cathy! I like the pose you captured here and the comp is good as well. To my eyes, the bird could use some more sharpening and the legs look a little washed out in terms of color and detail. We'll see what others have to say because I am notorious for liking images that are too sharp:)

[Cathy McEntee]

Thanks Joel - you are right about the image sharpness. After I posted this one, I noticed the next frame was better. I sharpened it a bit more and saturated the legs more. Thanks for the input!

[Doug West]

The second one is way better. Too bad the left foot is cut off. You wouldn't happen to have
a frame with the other visible that you could add to this one? Or maybe even dupe the
right and put that on the left.

Doug

[Kerry Perkins]

Hi Cathy, your repost is much nicer in all departments except for anatomy. I have to agree that the missing foot detracts from an otherwise excellent image. I must also mention head angle, a bit of a head turn your way would be nice. Of course these birds are notorious for not looking at photographers. I like the composition and I think the background looks nice.