Reed Bunting *WITH REPOST*

Canon EOS 1Ds MKII, 600mm f4 IS, 1.4x conv, f7.1, 1/1000, ISO 250, RAW, RSE, CS2, Bean Bag on car window ledge, small crop for composition.

Hi All,

This was taken about half an hour after my Buntings on Bramble post. The Sun was begining to warm up now and lit the birds with a lovely golden light.

I'm not to sure about the OoF Bramble behind, Is it to distracting

All comments welcome

Regards

Rob

Nice shot Rob very well lit and sharp, I do however find myself drawn to the oof leaves behind.



Regards

Ian

Nice one Rob - the BG does compete for your attention a little but this is how we see them!

David

Hi All,

I know it's naughty, but had a play with the clone tool, I actually prefer the original as it is more natural, but wanted to see what it looked like

Regards

Rob

very nice image with lovely light, prefer the original though

Lovely light! I can see why people may prefer to clone the oof leaves behind, but then you'd just be left with a bird on a stick. The leaves give an idea of the surroundings, and it somehow seems more 'intimate' and natural. Great sharpness and detail on the bird!

Nice shot Rob.
I would have left it alone.
Cheers
JohnR

I too prefer the original, and natural image.

Fran

I would get rid of all the background.

Hi Rob.
Like the original image leaves and all,pity but birds like to sit in trees.
Keith.