SandyR-B
(Sandy Richards-Brown)
February 4, 2025, 7:20pm
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Critique Style Requested: Standard
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Description
This pyrrhuloxia - a cardinal cousin - was hanging around our Sedona cabin on a cloudy morning at Christmas.
Specific Feedback
I liked the bleached-out tree branch, but had to darken it quite a bit.
Ok, or still needs more darkening?
Technical Details
D850
500mm
Exposure Time: 1/250 sec
F Number: f/8
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 1600
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 1 EV
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Great pose and perch, Sandy. They are a beautiful bird. In some ways, I prefer them to Cardinals.
The colors in the pyrrhuloxia and branch are so well complimented by the mixed grey-red background Sandy. This is really great. Nice job with the branch. It is not too bright. It is perfect. It and the bird have great detail. I love the look it is giving you too.
Hi Sandy, love the red contrasting with the more neutral colors in this image. Branch looks good to me. Nice pose too of a real beauty.
No nits here. This is really nice. Great pose and detail with an interesting perch and a complementary background. The perch looks natural to me.
glennie
(Glenys Passier)
February 5, 2025, 9:37pm
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I can only echo the previous comments. This is a great image. Colours are perfect. The thin red border is a nice touch.
Excellent image of this colorful cardinal, Sandy. Pose, techs and elements all look fantastic. I am not bothered by the brightness of the perch. It goes well with the rest of the image.