Isolated from a larger image with 2 other birds. Taken at a refuge is Southwestern Washington.
Is this a composite: No
iso 1000, 400 plus 2X, F5.6, 1600th, A7R4, 35% of full frame. Some cloning to remove OOF branches.
David, the details in the Siskin look great, with it and it’s rather nasty perch standing out well against the white background. The tones in it’s head seem a bit washed out, so a light touch of burning (or reduced dodging) would look good. We’re having a cold spell, so I keep hoping to see some Siskins at our bird feeder with the Goldfinches, but nothing yet.
The little bird is quite the opposite to the perch, which gives a clear indication of how small the bird is. The over-the-shoulder pose is one of my favourites.
Would you consider removing the two spikes from under the bird?
