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Siskin in the snow

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Posted by Mark Green on January 12, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Siskin in the snow
My first post for 2010..
not many of these little chaps around at the moment.
one of my favorites.

1DMKIII
300 F4
ISO500
F5.6
1/400th

processed in CS4 ACR

C&C welcome

:toast:
Mark.G
Posted by Phil Shaw on January 12, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Attractive subject and I like the fact that the sleet/rain is creating some interest in the background. I'm not sure that it is critically sharp tho'. Could be wind movement. I am always disappointed by the shots that I take of birds on wobbly perches when there is any wind. You may be able to sharpen it up a bit in Photoshop though.
Posted by Robert Lawrence on January 12, 2010 at 3:01 PM
The falling snow certainly enhances the attractive subject but I have to agree with Phil, on my monitor it doesn't look pin sharp.
Robert
Posted by Mark Davies on January 12, 2010 at 3:15 PM
Hi Mark , nice capture . A quick wave of the sharpening wand may make all the difference in the head .
Posted by Jeff Harrison on January 12, 2010 at 3:34 PM
Nice composition, pose and colouring Mark but it looks a little soft to me too :smile:
Posted by Andrew Parkinson on January 13, 2010 at 5:15 AM
Nits covered, otherwise a nice profile shot
Posted by Craig Jones on January 13, 2010 at 6:34 AM
Lovely portrait Mark with a great atmosphere captured with the falling rain/sleet,it needs a little sharpening,very nice image though :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on January 14, 2010 at 1:54 AM
Nits covered, but still a lovely portrait.