Female RWBB

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Seen recently at a local park.

Specific Feedback

Any comments appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R7, 400mm f4 DO IS II, 1.4x extender III
ISO 1600, f8, 1/3200s, hand held

Processed in DXO Pure Raw 3 and Photoshop.

Nice head turn and background, Allen. I really like the water. The rear view has the effect of compressing the bird a bit and making it look much shorter than it really is-an interesting effect.

The males get the most attention, but the females are quite attractive as well and you’ve shown this nicely. Good detail and I like the watery background. I could see a possible crop on the left to remove that one branch.