Cedar Waxwing

Critiques appreciated.

I like the pose and that you captured the bird with the crest flaring. The attached tones down the hot spots a bit.

 

Yep Leroy, that brings out a bit more detail in the chest. What did you use?

Very useful technique I learned from Samir. Go to the 'select' menu and choose 'color range' in the pull down menu at the top choose 'highlights' then feather this selection by a large amount. For full size images use 100-250 pixels for this size I used 30 or so. Then copy and paste this to a new layer and change the blending mode to 'multiply'. You may need to adjust the opacity to fine tune the effect. I use this all the time on egret shots to increase the contrast in the feathers. I've started using Lightroom to do my raw conversions and the 'clarity' adjustment gives a similar effect.

Another fine capture. Great detail and color. How are you getting these smooth and mono colored BG. Regards

Thanks Anthony, I have to credit the lens for the bokeh. Purchased a Canon 400mm/4 DO IS-- and it is worth every penny I paid for it. In this case, the bush is out in the open, background is a stand of very tall Northern Pines at least 50 feet behind. Light and dark areas is shade and light on the pines.

Excellent photo/capture Mary Fran. The slight change that Leroy did does define the feathers just so slightly. Printing this would probably have the same effect.

Again, well done!

Superb! Kind Regards Andrea

All the best from my family to yours this holiday season!

 

AC

very nice