The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.
Saw this male singing at the local state park pond.
Any comments appreciated.
Any thoughts on overall exposure?
Camera: Canon EOS R7
Lens: RF200-800mm F6.3-9 IS USM
Focal length: 800mm
Shutter speed: 1/1250s
Aperture: f/9
ISO: 2500
Really nice image here Allen.
The lighting is wonderful. Excellent detail and color on the bird.
Stunning! Tonalities are perfect with detail in the rich darks and gorgeous reds. My only hint of a suggestion is to wonder about a gradient darkening from the LL corner as it feels a bit disconnected from the rest of the BG. Looks easy enough to select ant tweak. But wonderful in any case!
I get a strong feeling of exuberance from this shot - super light and detail. I can hear him in my head. The divided colors along the branch give a little more energy (as if he needs it!) and the X shape of the bird and perch work quite well. The blacks look rich without being blocked. Excellent job.
Visual notes based on the original image:
Well done, Allen. Iām immediately struck by the great light on the blackbird. Excellent detail and nice singing pose. Great background as well.
Gorgeous light on this bird, Allen. I like the pose as well. I would probably bring down the black plumage a bit, despite it showing off the golden light.
