Christmas Redpoll

Chuck: your photo is wonderfully evocative of Winter. The pose, perch and background are all solid. I wonder if it's possible to bring out a little texture to the first snow mass to the bird's right? Great shot nonetheless. Richard

Great little bird Charles. We,ve had none this year yet at all Last year we had upto 50 in the garden.. Too warm I suppose. Still time yet
Have a great yuletide.
JohnR

Hey Chuck, nice to see the snow

Agree with Richard, there is a hint more detail you can extract from the FG snow, less so to the rear, but that's fine. If you have it the moving the whole crop down a bit will I think give a better framing and the subject won't look as if it's slipping out of frame. If not try a 16x10 crop. Would have preferred the head to be a little more side on. Catch up with you in the New Year.


Have a good one.

TFS
Steve

Beautiful bird and beautiful image - I agree that a bit of texture on the snow would be nice, and perhaps some minor overall brightening?

Hi Chuck:

Not sure if you were going for a high key image? As others have commented the lack of detail in the snow seems to pull away from the Redpoll. Here's a shot at trying to recover some detail (unsuccessful). Maybe there is some in the RAW file. I still brought down the overall exposure and tried to add some texture/detail in the bird. See what you think.

I also would like to see more detail if possible in the light areas, mostly the snow around the bird. I have never seen one of these birds, special thanks for sharing.

Hi Chuck--Merry Xmas!

I like the pose and snow too. The larger view reveals some ideal detail and a subtle highlight in the eye .....................Jim

Chuck,
Very nice image that makes me shiver. I think the change Keith made improves the image.

Hi Chuck Best wishes for the coming year I like this winter scene. i live near. Vermont, and also found the wet snow in canada lacking detail..I. find Keith's version brings out the bird better..


Albert Darmo
Canada