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Comment posted by Mia McPherson on January 29, 2011 at 3:56 PM
Hi Doug,
I like the setting and the pose of the nuthatch, the head angle makes it look like the bird was curious about something above it. Because the bird is facing up I would allow more space above the head and remove some of the bottom, I think that would make for a stronger composition. It appears the point of focus was on the bird's shoulder because the head & eye are a bit softer than the shoulder, I'd see if a touch more selective sharpening of the head would help and slight reduce the sharpening of the bird's shoulder, some of the feathers look a little crispy there.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on January 29, 2011 at 5:06 PM
great pose, gives the little guy some personality. Nice image
Registered on January 24, 2011, 576 Posts, 6942 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Canuel on January 29, 2011 at 8:47 PM
Neat pose and a nicely colored BG that goes well with the bird. The BG branch is a little distracting. Hard to get multiple shots on these guys though so you may not have had a chance at a different angle.
Registered on September 12, 2010, 53 Posts, 660 Comments
Comment posted by Ron Dudley on January 30, 2011 at 6:14 PM
I really like the pose Doug. Detail looks good. I find myself wishing the background branch didn't intersect with the head and agree about a bit more room up top to accomodate the direction the bird is looking.
Registered on March 30, 2007, 437 Posts, 10915 Comments
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4 commentsI like the setting and the pose of the nuthatch, the head angle makes it look like the bird was curious about something above it. Because the bird is facing up I would allow more space above the head and remove some of the bottom, I think that would make for a stronger composition. It appears the point of focus was on the bird's shoulder because the head & eye are a bit softer than the shoulder, I'd see if a touch more selective sharpening of the head would help and slight reduce the sharpening of the bird's shoulder, some of the feathers look a little crispy there.