Townsend's Warbler

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Townsend's Warbler-NPN.jpg
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Description

One of the more colorful birds where I live and not all that common, so it’s always a pleasure to see one.

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Any thoughts appreciated.

Technical Details

Canon R5; 100-500 with 1.4 TC at 700 mm; 1/2000 at f10, -2/3EV; ISO 640

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What a stunning photo. I would not change a thing if it were mine. I know the feeling of getting a shot of a colorful, rare visitor. Nothing better. This looks like a “wall-hanger” to me.

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This is a really gorgeous shot. The colors are great, the bird is perfect. I don’t really see anything I would change.

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Lovely portrait!
Nice pose, colours, and the reds and greens set the bird off well. Fine as is, but I might suggest getting rid of the distracting (to me, at least) OOF foreground pinecones.
I like your framing too - IMO, frames complete an image.

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Really nice catch here, Allen. Great environmental look and smooth background. Nice pose from the Warbler too. Excellent.

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Wonderful shot! But I think you could strengthen it even more with a crop from the bottom. If there is a squeak more canvas on the left that could be good, too. The large cone on the left balances the bird but feels crowded as framed here.

Just an idea:

Townsend's Warbler-NPN-DM
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Gorgeous image, Allen. I love the perch and the pose from the warbler is great. Lighting is excellent as well.

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Thanks, Sandy. I think I got the idea of framing from you way back in NPN 1.0. I like the effect of frames, as long as the bird isn’t flying into it.

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Thanks, Diane. I like your idea. Puts a bit more emphasis on the warbler, but still retains the environment.