crestfallen bluejay

[nitefrogger]

I like to catch bluejays with the crest displayed, but this bird looked like he (she) was too tired to bother! ISO 400, 1/640 with the 75-300 at 300mm.

Comments welcome as usual. I've tried to correct some of the hints I've received in the past. I hope it shows.

[pttenn]

A little bright on the tummy but otherwise a lovely shot...pretty bird! Good title too!
Cute little feet!
Karen

[nitefrogger]

Pttenn- you are right about that hotspot. I am not experienced enough yet to know how to quiet that down. Any hints? I only have the 2.0 version of photoshop. Is there a tool in there?:eek:

[Airedale1]

Very nice capture.

[Anthony J Howe]

That's a very good shot and though you didn't get the crest you managed a good detailed shot with nice colours, well done.

[dancad]

The bright tummy has already been mentioned. Best way to normally avoid this is in-camera by adjusting the exposure compensation. In this case -1/3 might have done the trick. I also feel the bird is too big in the frame here, but that is subjective of course.

You did capture a beautiful individual in a good pose, on a nice perch and with a great BG!

[dancinec]

Very nice shot, I agree with Dan in that you can not get back the details that are burned out, dial in your E.C. of before the shot. It is a mistake we have all made.

[nitefrogger]

Thanks guys. I'm still learning that it IS a mistake- something I have control over. Back to the manual I guess.

[sblais]

Very nice shot overall :) I like the wood where your birds are perching. It adds a lot to your pictures!

[Gary Fairhead]

The bright tummy has already been mentioned. Best way to normally avoid this is in-camera by adjusting the exposure compensation. In this case -1/3 might have done the trick. I also feel the bird is too big in the frame here, but that is subjective of course.

You did capture a beautiful individual in a good pose, on a nice perch and with a great BG!


I think Dan says it best here.