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Blue bird WC664
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Blue bird WC664

by John Tobias

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted December 12, 2014112 views4 comments
Taken a few years back, just now taking a good second look. Managed to follow this bird as it flew around the waterfall in RMNP. Cropped this to more of a pano format. Left the second bird in, actually had not noticed it in this photo before.

Canon T1i
1/200 @ F-8 ISO 400
EF-S 55-250mmIS @ 250mm
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Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on December 12, 2014 at 10:18 PM
Yes, John, I did find her, but I had to look twice.... Your crop works well, and the second bird is hard enough to spot that it's only a minor distraction. Given that you've already cropped this vertically, a small crop to eliminate the second bird would be a modest change.
Registered on January 23, 2011, 1103 Posts, 17270 Comments
Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on December 13, 2014 at 12:51 PM
I agree with Mark, cropping off the bird on the right would increase attention on the main subject on the left, and also move the tree away form the center. The image has a lovely natural feel !! :smile:
Registered on December 2, 2014, 278 Posts, 1736 Comments
Comment posted by gary phillips on December 13, 2014 at 1:13 PM
I think I would agree with the crop suggestions here, John. It's too bad the bird on the left is a tad soft. Otherwise an nice submission for this challenge.
Registered on October 24, 2013, 185 Posts, 4136 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Minish on December 13, 2014 at 7:19 PM
A nice nature scene, John! Another vote for a right hand crop, especially since the far right side is out of focus anyway. A large enough crop to move the trunk of the tree toward the right side instead of dead center would probably work best for my tastes. The large version really makes a difference as it has much more presence.
Registered on February 4, 2006, 625 Posts, 3583 Comments