Birding Central Park #3


Common Grackle


Palm Warbler


Yellow-bellied Sapsucker


Hermit Thrush

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Last one, I promise. I like the attitude of the Common Grackle and Hermit Thrush. The sapsucker looks pretty much like the red-breasted variety we see out west. The Palm Warbler was the only warbler I saw; probably too early for the warbler migration.

Specific Feedback

Any thoughts appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 , all at 500 mm; 1/1000 second at f7.1; ISO3200/1000/500/2000

Very cool assemblage, Allen. I do like the poses of the grackle and Hermit Thrush. To my eye all of these look a bit oversharpened, particularly in the largest view. It might just be the positionof my seat relative to my screen, but I think I’d like the thrush a bit higher in the frame. Detail in all of these is superb.

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Great group of images! They are all excellent. but my vote goes to the Palm Warbler. Not only is it a beautiful little bird, the detail and color are superb. My only nit is the leaf stem that crosses the bird’s tail. You might consider cloning it out.

I love the expressions of the Grackle and the Thrush.

Nicely done!
-P

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Nice set of images Allen. I’m fascinated with Palm Warblers too but have zero shots of one. Nice catch. I like the attitude shown in the first and last images also. The hermit thrush seems to be daring you to take another step.

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HI Allen
The bookends are great. The large leaf sort of dwarfs the Common Grackle. All four photographs have great detail and coloring. Nice work.
Peter

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