Black-capped Chickadee

[DonnaK]

I love these little cuties, but they do move so fast and always into areas that are great for photos. This one stopped long enough for me to get a shot, and then he was off for another sunflower seed. I know it has a busy background, but I liked the pose. What do you think?

[Geoff F]

The background isn't a problem for me. It is sufficiently blurred and dark enough to avoid being a distraction.

The only thing I wonder about is a very slight crop from the bottom so there is fractionally more space above the bird than below.

[DonnaK]

I see what you mean Geoff. Does this look better?

[Geoff F]

Yes. I was reluctant to lose those buds on the end of the twig but I think the overall balance is better now.

[bnnrcn]

Hi Donna. Beautiful image, the BG doesn't distract at all and I like the cropped version .

[DonnaK]

I was also not wanting to crop the buds off, but I do like this better. Thanks for the critique.

[DonnaK]

Thanks ,Binnur. I appreciate your comments.

[Shadowman]

Nice capture.

[DonnaK]

Nice capture.

Thanks for the comment, John.

[marlunn]

Donna, what a smart little bird, and so accomodating, wish ours were as good

I think its a lovely shot and I like the pose, the background puts it into context so is great, nicely OOF so not intruding on the portrait but sufficient to see what it is.

[DonnaK]

Donna, what a smart little bird, and so accomodating, wish ours were as good

I think its a lovely shot and I like the pose, the background puts it into context so is great, nicely OOF so not intruding on the portrait but sufficient to see what it is.

Yes, this time it stayed on the branch for a few seconds. I appreciate your comments, Mark. I'm always listening to others and trying to improve.

[IzzieK]

I think this is the first time I am commenting on any of your shots because I was away for a while. This shot is soooo pretty...You got the sharpness right and the glint of the eyes right...one thing I'd like to see -- put that corner of the twig (bottom LHS) right at the corner of the frame and see if you like the twig's positioning better with the curvature . Cheers.

[Barbara Ponder]

Donna a beautiful shot!

[DonnaK]

I think this is the first time I am commenting on any of your shots because I was away for a while. This shot is soooo pretty...You got the sharpness right and the glint of the eyes right...one thing I'd like to see -- put that corner of the twig (bottom LHS) right at the corner of the frame and see if you like the twig's positioning better with the curvature . Cheers.

Thanks for the comments and suggestions, Izzie. I'm always open to trying a new perspective on my photos, so I tried putting the branch into the corner. I do like it that way. Thanks!

[DonnaK]

Donna a beautiful shot!

Thanks, Barbara

[Rebel]

I think this is the first time I am commenting on any of your shots because I was away for a while. This shot is soooo pretty...You got the sharpness right and the glint of the eyes right...one thing I'd like to see -- put that corner of the twig (bottom LHS) right at the corner of the frame and see if you like the twig's positioning better with the curvature . Cheers.

I agree with Izzie, crop the image so the twig is emerging directly from the corner.

The BG is fine as well, no distraction at all.

Great shot.

[DonnaK]

I agree with Izzie, crop the image so the twig is emerging directly from the corner.

The BG is fine as well, no distraction at all.

Great shot.

Thanks, Matt. People are very helpful here and I do appreciate the feedback.

[NorthernFocus]

Nice shot Barbara. As others have said the BG works OK and the bird is well captured. Each crop is better than the one previous. Good job on this twitchy little guy.

[IzzieK]

I love the edit better....!!! not because you cropped it the way I suggested but because it adds more punch to it.

[DonnaK]

I love the edit better....!!! not because you cropped it the way I suggested but because it adds more punch to it.

Thanks, Izzie! You had a good eye for this shot.