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I'm very pleased with this one. For some reason my goldfinch images

often come out with this watercolor feel to them... Don't know what

it is, but I enjoy it. Your thoughts and criticism are appreciated!

Thanks for the correction - I've updated the description accordingly.

Thanks for the naming correction. I hadn't realized how close the two were, but now I see my error. I've updated the names - thanks!

I've been courting this shot for a long time, but a branch was always

in the wrong place. Things finally came together for a fairly clean

shot. Would have loved a bit of magic hour glow, but I'm pleased this

guy was willing to give me this opportunity. Your thoughts and

criticism are appreciated.

Struglling to get more verticals... I'm boggled at how often I think

the camera is straight but is really on a 45 degree angle! Well, not

that bad really... This was one that came out decent. A bit small in

the frame, but I like the "in context" effect since birds love the

thick cover a burning bush provides. Thoughts and criticism are welcome.

My only self-criticism is that I'd have liked a bit more depth of

field to keet the backgroud duck sharp. I was focused on the

Mallard's head, but just didn't think. Despite the shortcoming, I'm

very pleased with the composition; I dig symmetry in Nature. As

always, I welcome your thoughts and criticism.

I've been working on cleanrer backgrounds, but I felt this one

complimented the bird. Too busy? Ok? I'd appreciate your thoughts.

The peanut butter is a great idea, but I don't think I can get any closer. I shot this from about 6' so they'd have to be tame to do better. I use (surprise!) peanut butter suet cakes to lure in this one, and an elusive red-bellied woodpecker that I haven't been able to get a good shot of yet.

Thanks! I didn't even notice that bud. Tough to shoot in a burning bush without something getting too close to the depth of field. I agree completely and will definitely clone it out when I make the print master.

I love the composition here. The tail's curl softens the harsh branch... Of course, nothing could have a softening effect more than this Panda itself. A beautiful image - great work!

I've been stalking the purple finch for a while now, but this is the

first time I've had decent lighting and a clear shot. They usually

tuck themselves deep into the burning bushes or evergreens where it's

too think to see them. I had about two seconds in this position

before he flew off, and fortunately, my auto-focus didn't hunt this

time. I think he felt sorry for me and gave a gift. As always, I

appreciate thoughts and critiques.

Another I was really pleased with from yesterday's songbird work. A

sliver of over-exposure on the fringes, but I still like the effect.

Your thoughts and critiques are appreciated.

It would be truly amazing if that wing were sharp... But I have to say that it wasn't until I closed my jaw and blinked a few times that I was able to think about technicalities. This image immediately drew me into the scene and almost had a few frames of motion built in to the feel. Amazing work - I would be very proud to have this in my portfolio.

I have edited the displayed image to take into account Jerry's suggestion of cloning out a distracting foreground branch from the lower right. Image is otherwise the same.

Just wanted to make a note that I've updated the image being diaplayed. It is now cropped where the original was not.

I'm disappointed that the tail was cropped, but it didn't seem to

detract much from the image in my eyes. More of the perfectionist in

me dreaming of being Art Morris in a second life! Do you agree, or is

it a problem?

 

Thoughts and criticism are welcome!

I'm really pleased with the detail in this image. These guys are very

skittish, and this is by far the best portrait I've been able to

create of a Downy. I welcome your thoughts and criticism...

Nice clean background. Seems like something could be done to simplify the composition more. There is so much of the planter in the scene that I bounce back and forth between it, the plant, and the bird. Perhaps a sharper angle that would bring the bird closer to the plant, and then expose more of the background?

This was my favorite from a series that was assembled into a

presentation. The presentations don't have much of an outlet here, so

I wanted to pull this one out for some feedback. Thoughts and

criticism are appreciated.

I was messing aroud with learning how this lens behaves with

diffraction effects and ended up really liking the way this image

balanced. Thoughts and ciriticisms always appreciated.

The trees on top of this hill seemed to stand alone on the coast

against the ocean. I wanted to capture the ocean's vastness and its

effect of drarfing the trees. A small wave crashing in was the icing

on the cake. If I could do it over I think I'd be at this spot when

the light was less harsh, but otherwise I'm pleased with the

composition. As always, your thoughts and ciriticisms are appreciated.

I haven't yet identified this little guy but he was an amazing model

and held perfectly still for many poses. Found him sunning on the

coast while I was shooting the ocean. I was thinking about cropping

tighter, but I like the way he balances with the rocks vs. being a

blatent subject. After all, blending in is his innate talent. I'm

interested to know what others think, so please take a moment to comment.

 

If any reptile experts are viewing and know who I've captured, I would

welcome the information.

Sounds like some cropping may help. I had been thinking that the parallel branches added interest, but perhaps it's just a distraction. Thanks for your comment!

We had a dumping of wet snow which made for a nice blanketing on the

bushes. Caught this shot in the morning before it had a chance to

melt and get messy. Thoughts and criticism are appreciated.

Another image from yesterday's session with the waxwings. It was

amazing that the first time I get to photograph these birds I end up

with a tree full of them. Your thoughts and criticisms are appreciated.