Common Gallinule (juvenile)

Image Critiques Avian Critiques
1

Formerly known as a Moorhen. The actual perceived color is a good deal more drab. I upped the WB and darkened the midtones to get a better separation from the BG.

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What technical feedback would you like if any?

Should I dial back the adjustments made?

What artistic feedback would you like if any?

Whatever you want

Any pertinent technical details:

Camera Info: Nikon D500, HH
Lens: VR 300mm f/4E
Focal Length: 420mm
Focus Mode: AF-C
AF-Area Mode: Dynamic, 25 points
VR: ON
Aperture: f/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
Exposure Mode: Aperture Priority
Exposure Comp.: 0EV
Metering: Matrix
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 1000
45% of full frame
PP in LR/PS CC, Camera Raw filter, Topaz filters, TK sharpen for web @ 40%

You may only download this image to demonstrate post-processing techniques.
2

Hi Phil,

Nice details in the plumage with excellent sharpness. The blown highlight on the beak will be difficult to resolve. You might be able to tone it down with some layers work…Jim

3

Have never seen a juvenile before so it’s interesting for me. I like the processing, and you have excellent detail in the larger image.

4

Excellent detail, Phil. The adjustments work for me, but I’ve never seen one at this stage of plumage. It certainly looks like it’s been eating well. I might be tempted to take a touch off the bottom, but that’s just my taste.

5

Can’t say much to add what has already been said. Well done

6

I can’t comment on the accuracy of the colors, but they look very good to me. I love the pose, especially those flexed toes. My only critique is that the image is quite noisy, both in the background and in the bird. Might need to dial back some edits to help with that.