Taken a 7:30 am this morning. A common bird on the Big Island but mostly in the early am…
(If backgrounds have been removed, etc. please be honest with your techniques to help others learn)
Although they are common there, they are one of my favorite Hawaiian birds. A very nice shot of one. If you want, I know of some fairly good places for photos on the island. You should have my email.
Superb detail, David, and I like the setting. I’m not sure what you cropped out, but I think a slightly looser frame would be nice, if it’s not too ugly. On my monitor, this is looking a little dim.
A beautiful bird for sure, David, and I hope you will be able to capture many more wonderful shots while at the Big Island. It has been about 10 years since I was there, and I wasn’t with a birder, so have no advice like Jim Gavin has for you. This image looks a bit dark on my screen too, so maybe you are working off of your laptop, and that is making a difference. A bit more room as Dennis said would be nice too.
Yes it could be brighter.
And I am working on a laptop.
Will need to wait until I get home to improve .
Nice detail and a nice complementary background.
A nice image of this colorful finch, David. I particulraly like the low angle, your choice of composition which makes the subject stand out in the surroundings. I like the habitat included in this image. There are two catch lights in the larger version, likely from your use of the flash - it should be easy to clone one out.
Hi David,
Getting down low produced a nice comp and perspective on this bird. Colors are muted of course and expect you will adjust the brightness after you return home. …Jim
