Here's Looking at You

[gemstar]

This peacock was very curious of me. I couldn't get him to open his tail, but I had to share this with you anyway. I'd be happy to hear any opinions as to how I could improve this photo.
Thx, gem
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid137/p515ab69a3e2276b2f7b3a71780f00f9e/f740f828.jpg

I've had to lighten him up a bit and cropped it from the original, but these are the original settings
Camera Model Name
Canon PowerShot S45
Shooting Date/Time
25/08/2004 2:46:57 PM
Shooting Mode
Manual
Photo Effect Mode
Off
Tv( Shutter Speed )
1/160
Av( Aperture Value )
4.9
Metering Mode
Evaluative
ISO Speed
50
Lens
7.1 - 21.3 mm
Focal Length
21.3 mm
Digital Zoom
None
Image Size
2272x1704
Image Quality
Fine
Flash
Off
White Balance
Cloudy
AF Mode
Single AF
File Size
958KB
Drive Mode
Single-frame shooting
Owner's Name

[Sailor Don]

Is there something wrong with my ISP? No photo image.

[flowe]

Sailor Don: if it persists, read the second but last post in thread http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=39373

gemstar: very unusual, striking picture, good crop - I like non standard aspect ratios anyhow. Rather exclusive color atmosphere, nice plane of sharpness covering the bird and the lh twigs, blurred background. Drawback: the fence (lower the camera a little - next time :wink:) and the overall sharpness - a lot to gain with sharpening.

[Sailor Don]

I didn't do anything except log on a couple hours later and the picture came alive.

Good close up of a peacock.