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Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Martinborough, New Zealand
A common little swallow that flew in from Australia (1000 miles) in the 50’s and liked it, so is thriving here.

Specific Feedback

comments and suggestions welcome

Technical Details

a very large crop - these guys are very skittish!
Sony A1
200-600 @ 600
PS 2025 + DxO Pure Raw 4)
Date Taken: 2025-03-21 16:56:42
Exposure Time: 1/1000 sec
F Number: f/10
ISO Speed Ratings: ISO 1250
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

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Cool looking swallow, Sandy. The large crop is showing in the larger image. I don’t know if it would work, but some people use one of the AI enlargement tools before cropping and claim to have fairly good success. I suspect that is very dependent on getting the original absolutely tack sharp. Worth a try anyhow.

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Thanks, I’ll give that a shot if we don’t find closer ones.

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Sandy, this little one is so cute. Nice catch. I see the loss of detail in the crop, and @Dennis_Plank’s suggestion is a good one…The light and background are awesome.

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Good look at the swallow, Sandy, with an interesting perch and great background.

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Hi Sandy, very pretty swallow. I like the composition and background. I see the IQ loss due to the large crop. Hopefully you will have another opportunity,