Learning to Hunt

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Critique Style Requested: Standard

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Description

We found this juvenile redtail in a bush just at eye-level. A bloody chin and bloody fur in the talons are evidence of his recent meal.
Several annoying , errant OOF branches removed.

Specific Feedback

comments welcome
Is this too centered?
There was junk on the right that would have been near-impossible to avoid.

Technical Details

Nikon D850
500 mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop 26.2 + DxO Pure Raw4
Exposure Time: 1/4000 sec
F Number: f/7.1
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 500
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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Though the bird is centered, with that main trunk on the left, the composition works and the only way get a conventional composition would be to remove that main trunk completely. I prefer it this way.

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Hi Sandy, really fine feather and I like the over the shoulder gaze. Nice exposure. The red in the talons adds interest. I’m fine with this composition. Well done.