Song Sparrow with Repost

Very cute this ruffled guy, Richard. If this were mine, I'd try with a vertical crop because the branches in the background are a bit distracting IMO.

That tree is such an interesting perch, Richard. Also, the bird is cute with a nice open beaked fluffy pose. I think if you cropped some more to show us a close up of those two aspects the image would have more impact. That pink stuff in the background is pretty too. Maybe Monica's suggestion of a vertical comp is the best answer here.

Here is a repost cropped to a vertical. Please give me some feed back as to which you all think looks the best. I appreciate all of your comments and help.

Richard,

I prefer the repost, the bird is larger in the frame, it maximizes the peachy colors in the background and minimizes the OOF stuff that was on the left side of the frame. I do find myself wishing though that the sparrow had put its eyes into the light the bill has to get some more light in the eyes. I love the fluffed up feathers, textures of the tree trunk & branch and the open bill.

The repost looks great, Richard.

Richard,
the repost works better for me. Nice work.

Yes, Richard I think the repost is better.
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