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Gallery: Gallery of the MonthPosted May 9, 2017724 views4 comments

Wilson's Warbler

This little bird has been hanging out in my Japanese Maple for the last week and it is very elusive. It rarely shows itself and I have only caught glimpses between the leaves. This is the only time it was in the clear. I watched it for several hours. I have never seen one before in my area or ever for that matter.

Iso 320, Sigma 150-600 at 550 mm, F8, 800th, handheld, 65% full frame, Topaz and TK actions, minimal sharpening and yellow saturation already decreased.

Comments

4 comments

Comment posted by Steve Thompson on May 9, 2017 at 6:46 PM

It's always exciting to capture a new species...but to get it your own yard is awesome! Great detail in the warbler David I like the colors in the image. Too bad about the shadow on the bird but hey, you got the shot! Well done!

Registered on August 7, 2014, 125 Posts, 2319 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on May 9, 2017 at 6:56 PM

I second Steve's comments., Great looking little fellla.
Might not be your style but you could work on the shadow a bit.
It wouldn't hurt to see what it looks like as you still have the original.
Cheers
John

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Stephen Kaluski on May 10, 2017 at 4:00 AM

Hi David, a very nice rich and vibrant image. Just watch pushing the Blue, as it can start to creep into other elements of the image. The shadow isn't and issue for me, trying to address it may in turn 'hurt' the image and where the eye is more 'drawn' too.

TFS
Steve

Registered on March 25, 2007, 189 Posts, 1064 Comments

Comment posted by Dennis Plank on May 10, 2017 at 5:57 PM

Nice job catching a clear shot of this guy, David, and you even found a nice blue patch behind him. Excellent detail in the bird, and the shadow doesn't bother me a bit.

Registered on January 28, 2008, 1767 Posts, 23192 Comments