Ive had to look at this a few times, as my first thoughts echoed Roberts.
There does seem to be some variations in focus, although i don't know if this was shot through glass {which may explain it}.
I also felt the top leaf bud was the optimum focus point, although the small area towards the top of the primaries are also sharp................with the area in between {nearside of breast} lacking in well-defined detail.
Always difficult to judge the exact orientation of a birds position along the focal plane, with an extreme FL's compressed 'look', so possibly the head is very close to prime focus.
I guess if some noise reduction was used, uneven removal can result in a similar look though.
If it is simply a NR thing, it would definately be worth another try, from the original.
Alan
Posted by Major Gilbert on April 13, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Nice singing bird, BG and perch, but as mentioned the subject is looking a little blurry.
Thanks for the comments. Wasn't shot through glass, Alan. I think it is a focus issue. There was a little noise reduction to the BG, but not the bird or perch. Shutter speed wasn't very high either, and he was vibrating with song, so possibly motion blur too. No doubt he'll come back!
Posted by John Robinson on April 13, 2008 at 2:00 PM
Still a nice shot though.
JohnR
Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 13, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Nice shot! Agree with what's already been said about the softness, but great background and perch. Lovely colours. Hope he comes back for ya!!!
Posted by Paul Inglis on April 13, 2008 at 6:40 PM
Hi Ian,
Very nice capture! Cracking pose! Shame about the softness! but a least you have an excuse to try again! I'm always trying!
Posted by John Chapman on April 14, 2008 at 6:11 AM
Hi Ian nice capture but a bit soft.
John
Posted by Andy Shepherd on April 14, 2008 at 8:24 AM
Nice shot Ian , lovely BG
Andy...
Posted by Paula Graham on April 14, 2008 at 1:02 PM
The little thing is singing his heart out. Hope you can sort out the focus issue.
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10 repliesOne from the bedroom window.
Robert
Ive had to look at this a few times, as my first thoughts echoed Roberts.
There does seem to be some variations in focus, although i don't know if this was shot through glass {which may explain it}.
I also felt the top leaf bud was the optimum focus point, although the small area towards the top of the primaries are also sharp................with the area in between {nearside of breast} lacking in well-defined detail.
Always difficult to judge the exact orientation of a birds position along the focal plane, with an extreme FL's compressed 'look', so possibly the head is very close to prime focus.
I guess if some noise reduction was used, uneven removal can result in a similar look though.
If it is simply a NR thing, it would definately be worth another try, from the original.
Alan
Major.
JohnR
Very nice capture! Cracking pose! Shame about the softness! but a least you have an excuse to try again! I'm always trying!
John
Nice shot Ian , lovely BG
Andy...