# Western Meadowlark **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** birds\ **Created:** [January 9, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/western-meadowlark/44827 "2025-01-09T17:47:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **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:** [January 9, 2025, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/western-meadowlark/44827/1 "2025-01-09T17:47:38Z")
![MEADOWLARK.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/6/46994eb050d05480b0ef9bdb9008f2805a78771d.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I was tickled yesterday morning to have this handsome guy continue hunting for breakfast as I stopped, and shot him from the car window about 20 feet away. I had this nice feeling of peaceful coexistence. Felt good. ### Specific Feedback Cropping, plus any suggestions are appreciated. ### Technical Details Z9, 180-600 lens, Nikon 1.4 TC, hand held, 1/3200th, f 8.5, 560mm, ISO 1800, cropped to 3001 x 3308 * * * ### 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:** ![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:** [January 10, 2025, 12:01am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/western-meadowlark/44827/2 "2025-01-10T00:01:25Z")
The colors and details really pop. ---
**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:** [January 10, 2025, 12:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/western-meadowlark/44827/3 "2025-01-10T00:52:47Z")
Very nice shot of this bird in a natural setting for it, Dave. ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2025, 1:56am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/western-meadowlark/44827/4 "2025-01-10T01:56:11Z")
It does pop beautifully. I’d be tempted to remove the thin diagonal stalk behind its bill. Well caught indeed. I love when the car window serves as a tripod! ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2025, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/western-meadowlark/44827/5 "2025-01-10T19:47:30Z")
Hi Dave, lovely details and color in a natural setting. I also noticed the thin twig Mike mentions - If mine I would take it out. Either way, this is a fine image. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2025, 5:32am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/western-meadowlark/44827/6 "2025-01-12T05:32:51Z")
Nice shot of a tough bird to get right Dave. I love the color mix and the composition.