Bateleur #2 + re-post

Gallery: Photo ArtPosted May 4, 2017398 views6 comments

re-worked after some good suggestions!
original image:
2014:05:06 04:10:14
D800
500mm
1/500 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Spot
Exp comp: -1/3
ISO: 320
White balance: Auto
Flash: Off
Topaz and Fractalius filters to add texture

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by Allen Brooks on May 4, 2017 at 9:47 AM

I think the plain background is better. I really like the texture in the tree and the bird is sharp with a nice pose. I'm usually a big fan of your framing effects, but this time I feel the red border draws the eye away from the center. But, really nice shot and I like how the tree frames the bird.

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Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on May 5, 2017 at 6:05 AM

Allen - you're right!
second re-do here:

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Comment posted by scott lanz on May 5, 2017 at 8:17 AM

Really nice image of a striking bird, Sandy. The knarly tree provides a terrific perch, and the pose is excellent. I do like the reposted version with the 'straight' bg over the original post. The original red inner frame did not bother me. I liked it, although it down a bit would have been good.

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Comment posted by Barbara Graham on May 9, 2017 at 3:39 AM

Sandy, this is so great!

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Comment posted by Kathy Barnhart on May 9, 2017 at 8:19 PM

This bird looks like a real character! I like the white background, and the comp. The wood nicely frames the bird, but you could also consider a crop below the top piece. I like the more subdued frame here.

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Comment posted by Ed Williams on May 11, 2017 at 12:55 AM

This is really cool Sandy. It has almost an animated look to it. Love it.

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