# Ruby-crowned Kinglet and re-post **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [February 8, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706 "2026-02-08T22:40:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [February 8, 2026, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706/1 "2026-02-08T22:40:03Z")
![Ruby-crowned Kinglet-RP-NPN](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/d/9d12b6ccdd61a953dc18f8b7fe3499e127821bda.jpeg) ![Ruby-crowned Kinglet2-NPN.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/5/9/59f35a1bc5f159675446edbc878bae9cf1b875ad.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description This image makes me think of walking through a forest with sunlight streaming through the branches. I was lucky to get the kinglet out in the open and still for a fraction of a second. ### Specific Feedback Any thoughts appreciated. ### Technical Details Canon R5; 100-500 at 500 mm; 1/1000 at f7.1; ISO 2500 * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. Vision and Purpose: Conceptual: Emotional Impact and Mood: Composition: Balance and Visual Weight: Depth and Dimension: Color: Lighting: Processing: Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706/2 "2026-02-09T15:28:12Z")
Superb detail and a lovely scene, Allan. You could pull the highlights on the eye ring down and the same for the bright spots on the perch to the right of the bird. Those are my only nits on a beautiful image. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [February 9, 2026, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706/3 "2026-02-09T23:30:37Z")
What Dennis said! But for me the slightly brownish cast feels off – like a filter of some sort. I’d tweak the Temp and Tint in raw and see how it looks. If this was Auto WB, it will give false results in an image that does not have a range of colors. ---
**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:** [February 10, 2026, 12:41am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706/4 "2026-02-10T00:41:34Z")
Thanks @Dennis_Plank and @Diane_Miller for your suggestions. I’ve re-posted with those suggestions in mind. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706/5 "2026-02-10T01:39:24Z")
Very nice job on the repost, Allan. ---
**Author:** ![Kris\_Smith](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/kris_smith/32/59826_2.png) [@Kris\_Smith](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Kris_Smith)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706/6 "2026-02-10T13:17:08Z")
Ooh the repost is gorgeous - lot’s more natural color rendition and the luminosity is even, but it’s still apparent it was dappled light (my favorite kind). And boy do I know what you’re saying about how fast and flitty these guys are. Nice shot for sure. The soft feathers make me want to touch one. Fat chance! ---
**Author:** ![Antonello\_Provenzale](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/antonello_provenzale/32/4658_2.png) [@Antonello\_Provenzale](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Antonello_Provenzale)\ **Post date:** [February 10, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/ruby-crowned-kinglet-and-re-post/49706/7 "2026-02-10T19:14:10Z")
Splendid scene. It conveys the senso of the forest, you have the (needleleaf) tree, the lichens, the bird, all together a glimpse of ecosystem… Very nice. The colors are splendid, especially in the repost (which is well balanced). A pleasant natural scene!