The light has brought the colours out very well, especially the colourful yellow feathers.
Only nit is the fact that the bird is facing away from the camera. If it's at a feeder set-up, try putting the perch an inch or too behind the actual food, to stand a better chance of the bird facing slightly towards the front. A minor criticism though on a very nice portrait.
Posted by Kim Connolly on February 14, 2010 at 2:09 PM
It's a lovely shot - super pose and detail. No nits - abd I agree, they are super little birds.
Posted by Philip Newman on February 14, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Delightful portrait indeed.
Posted by David Kjaer on February 14, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Nice light, pose and background - usually I would agree with Justin re. the bird looking away but in this image it is not too bad due to the birds purposeful look!
David
Posted by John Chapman on February 15, 2010 at 4:51 AM
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5 repliesI love them really, those little blue and yellow chaps.
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Only nit is the fact that the bird is facing away from the camera. If it's at a feeder set-up, try putting the perch an inch or too behind the actual food, to stand a better chance of the bird facing slightly towards the front. A minor criticism though on a very nice portrait.
David