Black-capped Chickadee and re-post

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Overall, I find the setting pleasing, though a bit busy, and I wish the branch above the bird wasn’t there.

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Any thoughts on improvements are appreciated.

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Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 420 mm; 1/1000 at f10; ISO 4000

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I agree, Allen. A very nice setting for the Chickadee, but I’d go to the trouble of removing that out of focus branch if at all possible. I’d say this image makes the effort very worthwhile.

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Allen, This is a nice catch - a sharp bird and interesting environment with the bright berries. Removing that branch wouldn’t be too difficult, and perhaps a slightly tighter crop as well.
Very nice image.

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I really like the subdued bright colors in this one Allen. Nice environment surrounding a nice subject. I’m not bothered by the OOF branch too much, but it would probably look a bit cleaner without it.

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Hi Allen, very pretty setting with all the berries - the chickadee perched in a great spot and gave a nice pose. Another vote for removing the out of focus branch above the bird. Nice frame.

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Thanks for the comments and input, @Dennis_Plank , @SandyR-B , @Ed_Williams , and @Allen_Sparks . I’ve re-posted with the branch removed and a slightly tighter crop.

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Great shot of this cute little Chickadee, Allen. The bright berries and green foliage is a wonderful setting for this portrait. I like your repost.

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The repost works nicely Allen. Great image with the bird nicely framed. Excellent.

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Very good job on the repost, Allen.

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Great work on the re-post!
Great framing

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