# Female Eastern Bluebird **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [March 23, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294 "2023-03-23T21:18:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2023, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294/1 "2023-03-23T21:18:49Z")
![Female Eastern Bluebird](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/c/0cc914d10f0f732b91678da00d439ebf0b3cbedc.jpeg) ### Image Description The bluebirds starting nest building early this season. I discovered this morning that there are already chicks in the next box. I placed a stick on top of the box for the adults to perch on before feeding the chicks. Here are a couple shots of the female. ![Image 2](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/4/6422d6a626e7f0c42681d526e6dfa513a7fc70ca.jpeg) ### Type of Critique Requested - Aesthetic: Feedback on the overall visual appeal of the image, including its color, lighting, cropping, and composition. - Conceptual: Feedback on the message and story conveyed by the image. - Technical: Feedback on the technical aspects of the image, such as exposure, color, focus and reproduction of colors and details, post-processing, and print quality. ### Specific Feedback and Self-Critique I’m glad I captured a frontside and backside view of the female with a glance towards the camera. I usually shoot these nesting birds in early sunlight but took a go of it on this cloudy day. Any feedback would be appreciated. ### Technical Details Canon R7, 400mm f4 DO IS II, 1.4x extender III, tripod ISO 1600, f10, 1/500s Processed with DXO Pure Raw 3 and Photoshop. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2023, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294/2 "2023-03-23T22:26:50Z")
I like both of these, Allen. The BG really makes them stand out. They have nice perches too. Catching them with dinner in their mouth is a real bonus. I can’t think of anything that would improve either shot. ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2023, 11:26pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294/3 "2023-03-23T23:26:51Z")
Oh these two are going to be run ragged! So nice they you have them to hand and given them a ready perch. Looks like the focus is right where it needs to be. Mid tones could come up a trifle in both I think and maybe a slight cooling for the second. The new rig is doing you proud! ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2023, 3:14am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294/4 "2023-03-24T03:14:14Z")
Gorgeous!! Wonderful poses, perches, BG and lighting! No way I could suggest any improvements here. I just put the first house up – am I too late? – and no visitors yet, but there are quite a few of them around. ---
**Author:** ![Peter\_Morrissey](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/peter_morrissey/32/683_2.png) [@Peter\_Morrissey](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Peter_Morrissey)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294/5 "2023-03-24T20:19:58Z")
HI Allen I feel like I am at the eye doctors, is better 1 or 2? Both photographs are very nice. Peter ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2023, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294/6 "2023-03-24T21:22:52Z")
Both images are technically excellent, Allen. The colors feel about right for our bluebirds out here though many people like to make the oranges pop a bit more. Nice choice of a perch-very natural and a good size for them. Cloudy days are my favorite! ---
**Author:** ![Donna\_Callais](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/donna_callais/32/45554_2.png) [@Donna\_Callais](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Donna_Callais)\ **Post date:** [March 24, 2023, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/female-eastern-bluebird/34294/7 "2023-03-24T23:32:44Z")
Beautiful shots of these wonderful birds. Great BGs. I couldn’t choose between the two which one I like best. We’re still waiting for them to arrive in the NE. Not a think I would improve!