Tufted Titmouse

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• hummingbird24 (64)
• [2005-11-30 10:51]
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Hello Dave,

Wonderful shot of this titmouse!

Nice profile and eye contact, great POV.

Details, while sharp seem faded a bit, and I thought I would try a ws.

Thank you for sharing your new discoveries with us!

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• coasties (27526)
• [2005-11-30 11:35]

Hi David

Running late this morning so a quick critique, but enough time to look at this lovely shot. Well composed, good colour, but focus is a bit soft. Thanks.

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• scottevers7 (12259)
• [2005-11-30 17:59]

Hi Dave,
Excellent closeup on this Titmouse. Howard's workshop really cleaned up some problems and showed how nice the colors and detail really are. I am guessing you are shooting thru some glass by the appearence. You are really getting closeups here.
Scott

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• glazzaro (4497)
• [2005-11-30 23:53]
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Dave I think you have done a really good job, you are improving with each shot, this time the detail and the composition both have improved, to that I say nice job indeed!

Just a view point in respect to presentation, you goal is to present the subject, in this case the bird to the viewer and have him/her transfix their attention to that subject. With that being the case your frame should not detract or demand equal attention as that of the primary subject. So what I am saying is to get the viewers attention you must direct the viewing area, if the frame is as interesting as or is designed such that the viewers eyes are directed to the frame, you will lose the viewer. A frame if used should help to contain the shot and assist in focusing the viewers attention to where you want. When I viewed this shot my attention was drawn first to the frame, then to the bird. I hope I am making sense, to summarize on frames what I am saying is keep it simple, do not let the frame carry the same weight as the primary focus point.

Greg

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• petrudamsa (2450)
• [2005-12-01 0:07]

A very good shot. I like the note too. Maybe a little bit soft focus, but I think you took the shot at night or in very poor lighting conditions. That makes things mor difficult to get in razor sharp focus, even if you use AF.

Regards, Petru

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• marhowie (35311)
• [2005-12-01 6:34]
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Nice profile headshot Dave. Yes, they are a "grab & run" kinda bird with very quick movements. I did a workshop to try and improve your shot today..

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• joeydrops (1396)
• [2005-12-01 8:14]
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Hi Dave,
This is a lovely shot!
The titmouse is soooo sweet, nicely perched on the branch. The composition is good with the branches framing the bird nicely. I tried a workshop. I hope you don't mind :)
Well done!
Claudia

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• cafecrem (9242)
• [2005-12-01 9:58]

Hello David!
What a cute photo. Great close-up! NIce to see this bebe!

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• Janice (17794)
• [2005-12-01 14:26]

Hi Dave, good capture of the pretty little fellow. He looks so good there on the tree. I love his colours.
The WSs are good, and will be good for you to study and see how to improve this yourself. Do you have a PP software? I had no idea when I first started posting here what it was all about.
Janice

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• Callie (7501)
• [2005-12-06 2:28]

Hi Dave
Well met. I like your intro, and yes, 1000's goes to the bin, but the one that works, that is wht makes trying worthwhile.
I have browsed your portfolio, and as a general comment, would suggest the use of fill flash on the birdies, especially. Overall composition is fine on this titmouse, but again your camera is not really up to what you are trying to achieve - this should not stop you from trying, and you learn along the way.
Have a nice feastive season
Callie

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• Luc (14719)
• [2005-12-09 1:15]

Personal assessment of the photo: good.
Capacity of evocation in me: strong.
Strong visual impact.
Personal assessment of the note: complete.
Thank you very much David.

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• RII (2804)
• [2005-12-14 3:11]

Hi David.
Very nice composition,goos contrast,good shoot.
Saludos...RICARDO.