Northern Mockingbird

Gallery: AvianPosted March 5, 2017230 views8 comments

Gainesville, Florida
2/21/2017 – 9:03:14 AM
Canon EOS 7D EF400mm f/5.6L USM
1/400 sec; f/7.1; ISO 640
Manual; Evaluative metering
LR5, PS6, Topaz DeNoise on background, Smart Sharpen on bird, Curves adjustment layer to lighten everything, full frame

I'm sure I'm weird, but I really like the webs in this picture, and how they help frame the mockingbird. I also like having the two branches, so I didn't crop out the branch on the right-hand side.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Comments

8 comments

Comment posted by Richard Ditch on March 6, 2017 at 12:09 AM

There's a lot to like in this image. I like the relative lack of color, instead showing a good assortment of grays. That works well with the mockingbird's plumage. I also like that the mockingbird is relatively small in the frame. Although there are lots of "busy" branches and twigs they do a good job of framing the subject. And I, too, like the webs.

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Comment posted by Carl Johnson on March 6, 2017 at 2:51 AM

I also like this photo. I have recently realized I have ignored this bird as a subject and am searching for a good setting. You did find yours. I do like the branches framing the bird and the webs making a second frame. Good capture.

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Comment posted by Jim Gavin on March 6, 2017 at 9:50 AM

Ah. A Northern Mockingbird in its natural surroundings. Excellent.

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Comment posted by Richard Sandor on March 6, 2017 at 12:12 PM

Barbara: I too like the double framing done by the webs and branches. Nice to see something different and good. Richard

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Comment posted by Allen Brooks on March 6, 2017 at 12:53 PM

The framing with the webs and branches works well and is rather unique. I also like the out of focus background and I don't think this would have worked with a busy background. Nice pose with the head turn in the bird. Well done.

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Comment posted by Steve Thompson on March 6, 2017 at 6:36 PM

Barbara, I like this a lot for all the reasons that have already been stated. The cobwebs rock! laugh

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Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on March 6, 2017 at 11:50 PM

Very nice, Barbara. The webs and the understated color palette make the shot for me.

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Comment posted by Jenaya Launstein on March 21, 2017 at 5:51 PM

Lovely photo! I absolutely love the way the branches and webs frame the Mockingbird. You executed this one quite well!

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