Golden Crowned Sparrow

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One from the trip David Schoen and I took a couple of days ago. I really liked the geometry of the reeds in surrounding this sparrow. I did remove one seed head that crossed behind the sparrow and some messy stuff in the lower right corner. I left the other seed head in because I’m pretty sure that’s where the messy beak came from and I kind of liked the line.

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What technical feedback would you like if any?

Anything you can spot.

What artistic feedback would you like if any?

Does that seed head work? Any comments on composition.

Any pertinent technical details:

7DII, Sigma 150-600 C @ 484 mm, beanbag on car window, f/9, 1/800, is 1600, manual exposure. Processed in LR & PS CC. Noise reduction using Neat Image. Micro-contrast enhancement using Topaz Detail.

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I like the light and the pastel colors and all the reeds especially… the more I look the more I like.

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I think this is an excellent shot! I agree with all your comments on the geometry and choices you made. Just beautiful color. Well done!

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This is a beautiful shot, Dennis. Love the colors, the lines, and you have such wonderful detail in the bird. I wouldn’t change a thing, and would be thrilled if I had took it!