Just a simple chaffinch .....

I was lurking in a dilapidated old hide trying for some kingfisher shots this morning when this fellow turned up and insisted on being part of the (lack of) action. It seemed rude not to take his picture ..

Picking my own nits, as it were, I wouild have liked the tail to be sharp and I wondered about darkening the wood the bird is standing on a little .. not sure. I was pleased to get the bird full frame though. Comments welcome as always.

Dave

1DMk3 + 500mm + 1.4xTC
1/160sec at f/6.3 and ISO400
Routine adjustments in LR

I'm a great believer of simple shots make the best.

My only minor nit would be the nail in the wood, maybe a little picky but being honest with myself.

Great shot !

Drew

Nice shot of the chaffinch Dave, and the tail seems suitably sharp enough for me!

My only wish is that the tail was clear of the 'perch', although not a biggie, and beyond your control.

Alan

Yes -Nice bird portrait, and a pity about the wood and the way it goes into the tail and seems to come out on a different plane. Not much you can do really.
Cheers
JohnR

Interesting point John. One some of the other shots I can see that the corner of the wood is missing and in the shot I posted it indeed gives an odd looking deviation. Good spot!

Dave

Good simple portrait with very nice background, I'd be happy with this one

Nice portrait with good light and BG, nits already covered.

Very, very nice. Nits covered but they don't detract very much at all really.


Eric

Nice clean, simple shot. Nits covered apart from the white balance. Feels a little warm for me so the Chaffinch pinks are more orange.