Colorful winter Birds in snow, C@C critique would be grateful !

[DanK]

+1 to Jack.

I also like Dan's edit for the last image but IMO the greens are competing with the birds. So I would desaturate them a bit and reduce the highlights on the snow in order to make the birds stand out more. Or I would apply the contrast curve to different parts of the image with different opacities by chancing the opacity of the brush. ( I don't know which software you use , I have PS CC but I think it is possible to do it with LR too).

I completely agree. I was just guessing that an example of a simple first step would be useful, and I wanted to show that the black point and contrast curve are the major reasons some shots like this will look a little washed out SOOC.

[Whistletown Wilds]

Nice series and kudos for braving the snow to get these. number two is my favourite though the bird is a little out of focus to me

Thank You!

[Whistletown Wilds]

I completely agree. I was just guessing that an example of a simple first step would be useful, and I wanted to show that the black point and contrast curve are the major reasons some shots like this will look a little washed out SOOC.

Thank you: I still have a lot to learn.

[DonnaK]

A nice series of birds. My birds always fly into the most dense foliage and then pose. It's hard to focus on the bird without a branch getting in the way. I think you did well. It takes a lot of practice to get that special shot. It also takes work processing it to make it even better. I'm also dealing with snow and frigid temps. For a first attempt with your new lens, you did well. More practice is needed You got a lot of good advice here.