# Sunset Red-tail **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [December 11, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371 "2024-12-11T15:51:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Dave\_Douglass](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_douglass/32/5332_2.png) [@Dave\_Douglass](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Douglass)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371/1 "2024-12-11T15:51:05Z")
![SUNSETHAWK.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/2/b2334e6faf9e819cdb946e39b1ec4ae0c727201d.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description There’s a place where I always have good luck spotting raptors while driving along that area, and yesterday evening I just happened to drive thru that spot right at sunset when I stopped to shoot this guy with the sunset at my back lighting him up while taking off. This was my favorite pose of the ones I captured. ### Specific Feedback The cropping? I played with different positions and settled on this one. Does it work for you? ### Technical Details Z9, 180-600 lens, 1/2500th, f 8.5, hand held, 675mm, ISO 2200, cropped to 3165 x 2504. * * * ### 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:** ![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:** [December 11, 2024, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371/2 "2024-12-11T16:06:49Z")
Very nice capture! He does have a suitably rapt expression. Dramatic light and pose, good sky color. I like the crop/framing, with the subject centered but that’s just my thing. Others will want more room on the right. A small nit is that it has the look of a bit too much NR. It looks like from the specs that it might not have needed much. Just curious what you are using? ---
**Author:** ![jared3](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jared3/32/73960_2.png) [@jared3](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/jared3)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 4:45pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371/3 "2024-12-11T16:45:13Z")
Great shot! The warm lighting really makes it for me. ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Douglass](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_douglass/32/5332_2.png) [@Dave\_Douglass](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Douglass)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371/4 "2024-12-11T17:31:14Z")
I think I just used LR’s noise reduction on this one. ---
**Author:** ![Dave\_Douglass](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dave_douglass/32/5332_2.png) [@Dave\_Douglass](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dave_Douglass)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2024, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371/5 "2024-12-11T17:32:42Z")
I agree. If I would’ve been another 2 minutes later I would’ve missed this warm color. ---
**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:** [December 11, 2024, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371/6 "2024-12-11T22:07:20Z")
Really nice light and I love the shadows of the primaries on the body, Dave. Personally, I’m leaning toward looser crops these days, but that’s strictly a matter of personal preference. ---
**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:** [December 12, 2024, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/sunset-red-tail/44371/7 "2024-12-12T18:54:25Z")
Good detail and the great light makes this image. Nice look at the primaries.