SWALLOW PORTRAIT

Hey everyone. I wanted to recrop this shot to see if the crop (and I

believe it does) works better as a portrait of one of my favorite birds, a

tree swallow. Please leave constructive feedback for me. Is it wrong to

crop a bird like this altogether, leaving out the wings and feet for a

closeup of the head? Thanks for your comments.

Interesting question! I see from time to time portrait shots, particularly Eagles heads, so I'm guessing that it isn't wrong at all. For me there is no right or wrong in photography, only a perception of such things by a majority. I see only what I think looks good or doesn't, I don't tend to comment on the ones that don't look good. But for the avoidance of doubt this looks great, wonderful detail in the plumage and very sharp, particularly the eye. 

Best Regards

Alf

Thanks Alf. Nail on the head my friend. You took the words from my mouth. You just said them better than I would. LOL! Thanks for your kind words.

To paraphrase the country song... if this is wrong I don't want to be right ;-)... excellent portrait... Mike

Now that funny right there. I don't care who y'are! Thanks.