The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
the list of you all would know the Pacific Northwest, no how wet the winters can be finally warm enough to actually sit outside in the shade at 85°. wow! What a difference!
so I got my camera gear together and took some pictures yesterday for the first time in several years. I now have some new work to share. Yes this isn’t much, but it’s a start.
these are all handheld, 200 to 600 at 600 with 1.4 extender. Those of you who know me are aware that I have Parkinson’s disease. Fortunately for me very little tremor. But I think I’ll be a lot more comfortable with a monopod and appropriate head.
check out the beak. I’ve never seen a bird with this much variety in its beak. Maybe he has picky eaters back at the nest.
Specific Feedback
anything that helps me as a photographer lose my skills
Technical Details
auto iso, 200 to 600 at 600+1.4 extender, 2500, F7 .1, Sony A1
That sure is a lot of variety in the beak, David! Must have a nest of young ones nearby. Love seeing behavioral shots like this. Details on the bird look quite nice.
I’ll echo Allen’s comment on the babies. It wouldn’t have that kind of beakfull for itself. That feature helps tell a very nice story. The detail looks quite good and the evening light really makes that red breast pop.
That is quite a beakful! And congratulations on getting back behind the lens! A monopod could definitely help, maybe rent one to try it out.
The pose is so energetic and fun. They do run their tail feathers off with kids in the nest. A bright sunny evening brings up all the texture in the plumage. Nice colors, too. Maybe tame the luminosity in the greens a tad just to see how you like it. Hope you keep on being able to have some fun again.
David, how wonderful to see you out shooting again!! And this is a wonderful shot to start out with! That is a gourmet feast and bodes well for a bunch of babies soon. You might even consider a tripod with a true gimbal head – it makes aiming so easy and leaves a hand free for zooming. Very helpful if you have a feeder area where birds will come to you.
