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Critique Style Requested: Standard
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Description
A sunny day, the red-wings singing (probably my favorite bird song) makes one think spring is just around the corner. (Spoiler alert: it’s not).
Something about the long reed makes this shot for me.
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Technical Details
Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 454 mm; 1/500 at f10, +1 EV; ISO 1250
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This is really sweet, Allen. I’ve always loved the isolated reeds as a support/surroundings for birds and this is a beautiful array. I’m a bit surprised to see the feather fringes still there. I was photographing a few of them yesterday at Ridgefield and none of them had them. I don’t know if ours haven’t molted yet or did so early enough that they’re already worn off. The mating hormones are supposed to contribute to that process.
Anyhow this is one handsome dude and I love the composition.
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Yes, me too - it was the first thing that struck me when I viewed the photo. This little bit of environmental context adds so much, IMO.
As always, nicely done!
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Lovely composition and wonderful detail and colors on the bird - not easy on these guys!! I love the reed but wonder about adding a bit more canvas on the right so the end isn’t touching the frame. Adding canvas with the crop tool with the content-aware option can often do an uncanny job of finishing off a detail like a leaf tip. Or generative fill can also work wonders.
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Hi Allen, very nicely composed image - love the reed arching to the right. Fine details and exposure on the bird and well placed in frame. A fine image.
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This is a fantastic comp. The redwing looks perfect perched on the cattails. I like the comp as presented…Jim
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Hi Allen
The framing and contracts on this Red-wing Blackbird really look great. Nice work.
Peter
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Allen, congratulations on the EP!! Very well deserved!
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Congrats on the EP Allen. I really like the overall balance of the image here. Great job with the blacks and the reds. Nice grey BG and excellent balance with the reeds.
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