Pigeon on a Bench

**tirediron** · 11-26-2009, 12:40 PM

Well captured! But, since this is the critique thread: I think just a little more work with levels and curves to bring out some of the feather detail, especially on his left wing and under his throat.

**kat** · 11-26-2009, 02:55 PM

I'll add, maybe a way to soften the background a bit. The branch on the upper right calls my name.

**Iguanasan** · 11-26-2009, 10:23 PM

I got a half dozen shots or so that day. I think this one is a little better. Can I bother you for more opinions?

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**Bambi** · 11-26-2009, 10:38 PM

my preference is for the first one. The second looks too sharp to me.

**kat** · 11-26-2009, 10:43 PM

You can definitely see more of the birds feathers in the second shot but along with that... a lot of noise. It's neat to see the feat stand out soo much compare to the bench..is that from the dof or pp?

**Iguanasan** · 11-26-2009, 11:28 PM

Originally Posted by kat

You can definitely see more of the birds feathers in the second shot but along with that... a lot of noise. It's neat to see the feat stand out soo much compare to the bench..is that from the dof or pp?

Ok. I am too tired... I shouldn't be editing photos. That is totally PP. I thought the problem with the first shot was that I sharpened the whole thing which sharpened the bokeh and made it distracting. This time I took the time to isolate the pigeon but I should have included the bench... d'oh!

Night-night...