Fieldfare+ re-post

1/160"
F8
Aperture priority
ISO 400
±0EV
Evaluative
7d+400mm f5.6

This stayed in my garden for about 5 minutes yesterday, not the best of days - and it is much earlier than when I saw them last year. Just managed to find my camera in time to take a few pics. Shutter speed wasn't wonderful but enough.

C&C welcome

Hi Kim.
First in! Kim looked long and hard can't find any nits to pick,lovely shot.

Keith.

Hi Kim, I think the added apple sets this one off as its in a more 'natural' setting/environment. It's a pity you don't see all the bird, but hey only having 5 mins...

I would be tempted to ease off a tad on the saturation, just a bit and the sharpening, as there is a sharpening halo artifact around the bird, back of head, lower chest. A cheery image with some nice light.

Hi Stephen - thanks for the comment - I agree - there is a bit of a halo - it's your youthful eyes!! I didn't notice that I had overdone sharpening and saturation. The unedited version seemed a bit soft - but clearly I have been heavy handed. Am glad you pointed it out. Cheers!

re-edited with very little sharpening and no saturation. Can't do anything about the tail as the leaves have not yet fallen off!. I hope it has improved it.

Second much better Kim
Nice image. I was just about to post one. I,ll not bother
John

Indeed the second image is a great improvement, comp is much nicer too..

Repost is much better Kim

Like the second image much better Kim. Have seen flocks of them in flight in this neck of the woods but none perched so far.

Nice image Kim

I also like the re-post

Ron

Kim

Second post is a cracker.

Second one is better for sure. I like the comp and it tells a nice story.

very nice Kim a lovely setting

Second for me too Kim,love the habitat and pose,beautiful looking bird

I think this is a fine shot. The repost is miles better, and I like the way that it is peering out of cover. It adds to the interest. It definitely wanted that bit of space put back behind it as well.
Lovely job.
eric