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Are you looking at me?

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Posted by Peter Aubrey on April 18, 2007 at 6:51 PM
This is my first post here (and anywhere for that matter!), wondered what people thought. It never ceases to amaze me how characterful these birds can be.

Comments welcome.


Nikon D200
Nikkor 80-400 VR
1/80s
f5.6
ISO 400

Color saturation boost in Photoshop and USM, no crop.
Posted by Jeremy on April 19, 2007 at 12:48 AM
Looks a nice sharp shot, although difficult to tell at this size (I think you can post up to 720 pixels on the longest size). I would perhaps consider cropping in a little closer, and maybe consider cloning out the twig that appears to be coming out of the bird`s back. I like the various green and yellow hues in the background, but would prefer the bird to be in slightly less cluttered surroundings.
Welcome to the madhouse!
Posted by Jim Greenfield on April 19, 2007 at 3:46 AM
Welcome Peter - subject looks nice and sharp. Agree about losing some of the twigs and getting a bit closer. Lets see some more.
Posted by John Chapman on April 19, 2007 at 6:13 AM
Hi Peter welcome to the forum. Nice first posting but I agree with the other comments. Look forward to seeing more of your Pics. :toast:
John
Aberdeen.
Posted by David Taylor on April 19, 2007 at 6:53 AM
Hello Peter, welcome to the forum. A good sharp image of a lovely bird and its surroundings.
I must admit I like the image as it is. Look forward to seeing more from you.
:toast: :toast:
Posted by Peter Aubrey on April 19, 2007 at 3:56 PM
Thanks for all your replies guys, I see what you mean about the twig coming out of his back! Never even saw that one.

I noticed that on some of the other posts people had made changes to the image and posted them again in the same topic. Can I do that or can it only be done once I am a paid member?