Western Wood-Pewee

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Western Wood-Pewee
Western Wood-Pewee2500×2011 769 KB

Critique Style: Standard

The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.

Feedback Focus: Artistic + Technical

About This Image

Usually these flycatchers are high atop a tree. This one was as close as I’ve ever gotten to one and almost at eye level. I was walking along a trail, looked up, and there it was.

Feedback Requested

Any thoughts appreciated

Technical Details

Camera: Canon R5
Lens:100-500
Focal length: 500mm
Shutter speed:1/1000
Aperture: f7.1
ISO:2500

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Lovely detail, setting and pose! The brightness of the lower part of the branch pulls my eye a bit – I would consider darkening it, or even going to a vertical crop to remove much of it. The bird’s pose is restful enough that I don’t see an issue with it being more centered. But an excellent find in any regard!

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Great job on the Pewee, Allen. If it’s possible, I’d tone down the brighter areas of the stub as they tend to pull my eye away from the bird.

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Great view of this peewee Allen. Fine head turn, details and I like the background. Agree with toning down the bright spot on the perch.

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Hi Allen
Don’t love nature, sometimes the shot is just there. Nice framing and Wester Wood-Pewee eye contact hold the viewer’s attention.
Peter

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Excellent shot of the western wood pewee.

I would also consider darkening the bark on the log in addition to darkening some of the other white spots that draw my eye.
Good detail and pose.

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Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever seen one of these for the reason you talk about - they stay very high up. Plus they are tiny. I hear them all the time though so I know they are around. Such an excellent shot and a testament to your skill and quickness with your rig. Agree about the perch. What a terrific portrait of an elusive little cutie.

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