The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.
Feedback Focus: Artistic / Expressive
About This Image
The bittern came out for some cameos and was able to get a few shots showing the beautifully patterned plumage and intense eye of this stealth predator of aquatic critters. I darkened the BG slightly and softened some of the fairly distinct OOF areas as well. The subject was brightened and contrast was enhanced to bring out some of the subtle features of the plumage
Feedback Requested
I cropped this down as a vertical composition which shows the eye pointed down to the lower RH corner. How do you like this comp?
Excellent detail and composition! These guys don’t pose for just anybody! I love the BG – just the right detail and the colors are perfect. One tiny (and maybe) detail – what appears to be the nasal opening is white – did a mask miss that spot?
A fine portrait Jim and I like the crop and composition. What an excellent opportunity! Great to see one of these out in the open. I can see Diane’s point about the nasal section of the beak.
Thank you @Dennis_Plank , @David_Schoen , @Diane_Miller , @Allen_Sparks , and @Allen_Brooks . @Diane_Miller , I did not notice the bright nasal opening so I was able to rubber stamp the correct BG color in the revised image. That’s why these critiques are so important! This will make a nice print for my wall…Jim
