# Red-breasted nuthatch **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [October 26, 2020, 12:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/red-breasted-nuthatch/17545 "2020-10-26T00:52:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![johnwayne](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/johnwayne/32/18751_2.png) [@johnwayne](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/johnwayne)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 12:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/red-breasted-nuthatch/17545/1 "2020-10-26T00:52:59Z")
### What technical feedback would you like if any? Any ### What artistic feedback would you like if any? Any ### Pertinent technical details or techniques: Canon 5DS-R, 100x400x1.4 Ext., at f 8, 1/1250sec., iso 1000. Removed some branches and relocated one. Used Topaz to reduce noise then moved to PS for final refinements. ![054A9559-1](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/1/1155f28db2db0dc27eae2c77606f0d3e099edf4a.jpeg) (If backgrounds have been removed, etc. please be honest with your techniques to help others learn) ###### If you would like your image to be eligible for a feature on the NPN Instagram (@NaturePhotoNet), add the tag ‘ig’ and leave your Instagram username below. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/red-breasted-nuthatch/17545/2 "2020-10-26T03:38:18Z")
Hi John, Love these little birds and this is a nice capture of one. Sharpness on the bird looks good and I like the perch with berries. Pleasing background. Minor nits are to take out the oof branch in lower center of frame and wishing for a bit more head turn toward us. I find these birds quite quick and tough to catch - you did well here IMO. ---
**Author:** ![johnwayne](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/johnwayne/32/18751_2.png) [@johnwayne](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/johnwayne)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 3:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/red-breasted-nuthatch/17545/3 "2020-10-26T15:14:02Z")
![054A9559-1](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/a/0a9d25d97724dd2531f110a932900cdd4e9467f1.jpeg) Repost Thanks Allen, I’ve removed out of focus limb at bottom of picture and it looks much better. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Brooks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_brooks/32/390_2.png) [@Allen\_Brooks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Brooks)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/red-breasted-nuthatch/17545/4 "2020-10-26T15:50:14Z")
Good job in getting this guy posed for you like this-tough to do. Good detail and an interesting perch and the berries are a nice addition. Good background as well. Nice one. ---
**Author:** ![David\_Schoen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/david_schoen/32/368_2.png) [@David\_Schoen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/David_Schoen)\ **Post date:** [October 26, 2020, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/red-breasted-nuthatch/17545/5 "2020-10-26T23:21:43Z")
I agree that you did a good job with this but also agree with Allen Sparks on some of his comments. These guys are fun but they are fast. I always enjoy taking photos of them when they show up which is rare around my area. I think they have beautiful plumage and I enjoy their behavior which can be humorous at times. Yes it would be nice to have a little more eye contact but I think this post works as well as almost any. With the interesting perch and berries, the square crop works well. ---
**Author:** ![johnwayne](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/johnwayne/32/18751_2.png) [@johnwayne](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/johnwayne)\ **Post date:** [October 27, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/red-breasted-nuthatch/17545/6 "2020-10-27T01:10:46Z")
Thanks to all. I have discovered that removing some of the noise first, before any other edits makes the process so much better in the end.