Who Invited Him!?

For me, I am somewhat troubled by this composition. I think it would

be stronger without the sparrow; perhaps even cropping to the left of

the feeder. What are your thoughts?

To my eye, the yellow berries on the right disract from the main image which is the birdhouse along with the two birds.

 

No, I don't think you should have cropped out the sparrow. I think a vertical format shot with just the birdhouse and the two birds would have been better. Good shot, nevertheless!

Hmmm...I don't know Neville. I think it might be a bit drab without the crabapples. But thanks for your comment and visit anyway. Regards.

it the way it is...A real beauty..

Oh, I do, too! The two rather different birds make it interesting! And the beautiful little red and gold bulbs hanging from the tree balance out the shot quite nicely! Leave it the way it is!!

I have watched bluejays in my own backyard and have noted how intensely territorial they are. They love to chase all the other birds away, kind of a bully in the bird world. The humor here is that the sparrow has his back turned on the Bluejay. The Bluejay probably does not know he's there or he would be chasing him off. Nice capture.

Definitely leave as is. The crabapples balance the shot and add some zing with the color. The sparrow makes the shot much more interesting. Nice work, Walter!

Don't crop this at all. It's really interesting, showing the hard time of winter... If the sparrow was further from the left edge, it would be even better, but with the sparrow is definitely better than without it...

 

Jiri

Well, lets see here Walter. I think this can actually work both ways. It's an entirely different image..and yet both work if you ask me. The one with the sparrow is certainly more lively...a happier image. Without the friend, it seems a bit more serene...even makes me contemplative somewhat. I would say try both as a print. To me, it has just a bit more appeal without...is less busy. The berries have to stay in my opinion as well. Very nice, clear image!

 

PS-It sometimes still amazes me what todays technology can do. Three minutes tops... the sparrow is gone!

 

 

And mahalo Vincent for the Photoshop work. Though many critical eyes prefer otherwise, the image without the little guy is more what I had in mind. It is somewhat more restful to me. And though I appreciate it very much, I think a 7 is too high for this one (but don't you dare change it!). Regards.

Hmmm...now that I see it without the sparrow, that works, too. However, it makes it a more "typical" birdfeeder shot, whereas with the sparrow, it's more interesting to me because of the two types of birds on the same feeder, both seemingly oblivious to the other.

Heh heh. Walt, you may be correct in the 7/6. However I do like the shot and I think I rated it on my posted version...can I get the ratings credit too?? Actually you do have quite a few good ones. And I do think this one is aesthetically excellent. Aloha!

 

By the way Kim, I think the typical birdfeeder shot is with both, not the one. (Although I also really like that one too). It's just a bit busier than the single in my mind. I have three teenagers and need some quieter moments...know what I mean?? Take care.

Hi Walter...stopping by to comment and also to wish you a Happy New Year...you know, wanting to kill two birds with...oh never mind :-) Beautiful colors and DOF here.

I wish you a Happy New Year, Walter!!! Beautiful picture... congrats.

Hi Walter: With or without the other bird. Very good as is.

 

Happy New Year!

Very nice, Walter. Happy New Year!

Linda, Juan, Baldur, Steve....thank you and all the best in a Happy New Year! Regards.

Well, Vincent, either, either - I like them both a lot.

Hi Walter, what a great shot again. Wonderful colours and good compositioned. I'm actualy with Kim about that sparrow. He gives a bit of live to the photo. The bird on the right sits too straight and almost looks artificial to me like a puppet. Again, wonderful shot. Regards,Uwe.

yes, I have mixed feelings about the composition. It really depends on the mood that I'm in when looking at this photograph. Regards.

I like it the way it is, plain natural and beautiful!

I like this shot very much! I think the berries really add to this -- they look like little holiday lights!

Walter, two birds in the hand (feeder) are better than none. Wonderful composition and color. The berries are a definite keepers and not distracting. The little wisp of snow keeps bringing my eyes back to the center of the frame. Well done.

New year has started already......... and I like the photo AS IS, and the "story"......... Pnina Evental

Wonderful, just excellent. Great job. REal keeper.