Hey Simon
Lovely portrait and I particularly like the way his feathers seem to match the texture and tone of the post, it balances it nicely. For a reason that I can't quite put my finger on I'd crop a slither off the rhs, don't know why as it's the space he's looking in to but I'd still try it.
Cheers
Andy
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 14, 2009 at 10:59 AM
There definitely something that makes me want to take a bit off the right too - perhaps it's the darkest patch at the top of the post.
Lovely feel to the image Simon - he looks none too happy
Would have to agree with the others Simon although would it all be in pro, ie: if you take a slither off the rhs then would that apply to the top too?.
A nice specimen, and the colours are all very sympathetic to each other
Steve
Posted by Kim Connolly on December 14, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Just delightful - no nits at all.
Posted by Karen Summers on December 14, 2009 at 1:40 PM
I like it the way it is lovely image
Posted by Lewis Thomson on December 14, 2009 at 2:09 PM
Hi Simon,
Very nice! I also like the comp as it is, although I find the right side of the face a little odd, just because of the angle the pipit is looking I guess.
Cheers,
Lewis.
Posted by Matt Cole on December 14, 2009 at 4:19 PM
my first thought was also to take a bit off the right, but a great image as it is. Lovely pose and background.
Matt
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on December 14, 2009 at 5:29 PM
Hi Simon
A slight pity about the post not being the most attractive but the bird and pose are bonny.
Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Craig Jones on December 14, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Stunning image with brillant detail,the portrait format looks great and the colours are beautiful,lovely image Simon
Lovely image Simon although agree a little off the r/h side might improve the composition. Super detail though.
Posted by Fran French on December 15, 2009 at 2:13 AM
Nits covered, a delightful image and a pleasure to view.
Fran
Posted by Mark Sisson on December 15, 2009 at 3:24 AM
Muted colorations work really well with the bird here - you can't always have lichen covered posts as there aren't that many in use any more (other than by photographers)!
Mark
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 15, 2009 at 3:41 AM
Looks good to me Simon, like the BG too.
Andy...
Posted by Jeff Harrison on December 15, 2009 at 6:32 AM
A nice image but I have to agree with Lewis - the angle has given the right side of the face a slightly distorted look
Posted by jack chapman on December 15, 2009 at 7:22 AM
great detail and colours, light really makes this image
Posted by Ian Haskell on December 15, 2009 at 2:49 PM
Smashing image although I have a feeling its a bit narrow (only slightly though). Beautiful tones and spot on exposure.
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Simon
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David
Lovely portrait and I particularly like the way his feathers seem to match the texture and tone of the post, it balances it nicely. For a reason that I can't quite put my finger on I'd crop a slither off the rhs, don't know why as it's the space he's looking in to but I'd still try it.
Cheers
Andy
Lovely feel to the image Simon - he looks none too happy
A nice specimen, and the colours are all very sympathetic to each other
Steve
Hi Simon,
Very nice! I also like the comp as it is, although I find the right side of the face a little odd, just because of the angle the pipit is looking I guess.
Cheers,
Lewis.
Matt
A slight pity about the post not being the most attractive but the bird and pose are bonny.
Cheers,
Chris
Fran
Mark
Looks good to me Simon, like the BG too.
Andy...
Ian