Say's Phoebe

One of my favorite little brown birds.

What technical feedback would you like if any? Any

What artistic feedback would you like if any? Any

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Canon 7DII; Sigma 150-600 at 600 mm; 1/1000 f7.1; ISO 200

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A lovely palette and while it’s large, I really like the perch. Sweet pose as well. I’d be tempted to add canvas on the right.

Nice capture, Allen. Exposure, colors and detail are all good. A little more sharpening on the large version would be nice. The site seems to automatically sharpen the small versions so it looks great but the large version is just a bit soft.

Allen, I can see where this might be one of your favorite birds. It is a lovely color palette, as Dennis said. And I love that perch as well. I agree with Gary, it does seem just a bit soft in the larger version. Still a nice shot.

Allen, a lovely photo, with a beautiful palette. I would agree with extending the pallet to the right, to give the bird somewhere to go. I know that others are fans of the wood post perch, but for me, it is a competing focal point. Perhaps with a larger or canvas will lessen the effect, otherwise, maybe darken it, so it isn’t the lightest area in the image.