Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Woodpigeon Portrait.

Discussion

5 replies
Posted by Phil Mclean on June 5, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Woodpigeon Portrait.
When you're set up for blue tits and these fellas appear you've got no choice but to go portrait.Good to see the colours and the sheen though.

Phil. :wavey:
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on June 5, 2010 at 12:40 PM
Fine portrait Phil, good position in the frame
I wish to see a bit more contrast, only my taste
:wavey:
Bertl
Posted by Mark Davies on June 5, 2010 at 2:22 PM
I'd be inclined to put a gradient mask to the top and pull the lower part of the picture down in the mids with curves .A fine study otherwise with plenty of detail.
Posted by John Robinson on June 5, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Nice one Phil . I agree with the comments. been doing these myself this afternoon. Great birds.
JohnR
Posted by John Stuart-Clarke on June 6, 2010 at 4:02 AM
I agree with the other comments but would also have liked a smidge more space above the head and to see more of the back of the neck to allow the purple bit to feature more. They're a beautiful subject and I really like to see them done well :toast:
Posted by Bronia Klima on June 6, 2010 at 9:59 AM
Beautiful Portrait Phil a little more head room for me, super detail and colours
Bronia