Abstract Another Feathered Friend

**GhostRed7** · 12-25-2021, 07:11 AM

Normally I'd post only one, but as 5 are allowed i'm seeking some advise....

framing/crop: pic 1 vs 2, 3 vs 4.

overall: edit/crop/whatever else

These were shot @105mm with various settings (see exif). I'm personally leaning towards #5 as fav, but i'm all over the place. I will say this... was first time really using that lens. It's pretty crisp at f/7.1-f/8. Thx in advance!

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othar · 12-25-2021, 08:08 AM

Pic 1 is better than pic 2 in my opinion, but I'd prefer a combination of picture 1 and 2: the position on the right side (pic 1), so the bird looks into the frame, but the head slightly closer to the edge (pic 2) (because he's looking down).

Pic 4 is better than 3, if the original image is wide enough, I'd move the bird further to the right side though.

I agree, pic 5 is the best one (maybe crop away the leaves and slightly from the top), nice captures

Weevil · 12-25-2021, 08:36 AM

I prefer pic 1 from all others... I find that the big branch is getting to much importance because is very dark in pics 2 and 5, and that disturb the eyes...

second preferred would be #5, and I would crop the right side as much as possible, and reduce the top/bottom part a bit by making the image more like 16:9 or 16:10 ratio to be "in direction" with the sight of that marvelous bird...

reynb · 12-25-2021, 10:10 PM

Pic 2 for me! Nice shots!

**vijaykishan** · 12-26-2021, 10:27 AM

for me its a run between #1 and #5. If pushed I'd also go for #5, it is sufficiently different from the run-of-the-mill bird portraits.

**MikeMcE** · 12-26-2021, 01:01 PM

I like #4, but add some vignetting

Hang up and DRIVE!

JimS_256 · 12-26-2021, 01:11 PM

I prefer 1 and 5. The problem I have with 2 is the bird is looking to the left and there's no space in the frame to the left. My eye follows the birds gaze and immediately runs out of image.

**GhostRed7** · 12-27-2021, 12:14 PM

Thx, all!!

Here are some crops based on the feedback.
First two are of pic 1. One is @ 8x10 (4/5) other is 16:9 per suggestions.
Second is pic 5 in both ratios

Also, for fun/Mike suggestion #4 with added vignette (likely too much lol)

For #1 & #5 - A/B?

**MikeMcE** · 12-27-2021, 03:59 PM

I like the crop with the vignette!

Hang up and DRIVE!

Weevil · 12-28-2021, 02:49 PM

#4 is my preferred...

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12-25-2021, 08:08 AM	#2
othar Pentaxian Join Date: May 2014 Location: Linz Photos: Albums Posts: 2,662	Pic 1 is better than pic 2 in my opinion, but I'd prefer a combination of picture 1 and 2: the position on the right side (pic 1), so the bird looks into the frame, but the head slightly closer to the edge (pic 2) (because he's looking down). Pic 4 is better than 3, if the original image is wide enough, I'd move the bird further to the right side though. I agree, pic 5 is the best one (maybe crop away the leaves and slightly from the top), nice captures

12-25-2021, 08:36 AM	#3
Weevil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,063	I prefer pic 1 from all others... I find that the big branch is getting to much importance because is very dark in pics 2 and 5, and that disturb the eyes... second preferred would be #5, and I would crop the right side as much as possible, and reduce the top/bottom part a bit by making the image more like 16:9 or 16:10 ratio to be "in direction" with the sight of that marvelous bird...

12-25-2021, 10:10 PM	#4
reynb Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bundaberg, Australia. Posts: 1,071	Pic 2 for me! Nice shots!

12-26-2021, 10:27 AM	#5
vijaykishan Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2021 Photos: Gallery Posts: 953	for me its a run between #1 and #5. If pushed I'd also go for #5, it is sufficiently different from the run-of-the-mill bird portraits.

12-26-2021, 01:01 PM	#6
MikeMcE Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	I like #4, but add some vignetting Hang up and DRIVE!

12-26-2021, 01:11 PM	#7
JimS_256 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 876	I prefer 1 and 5. The problem I have with 2 is the bird is looking to the left and there's no space in the frame to the left. My eye follows the birds gaze and immediately runs out of image.

12-27-2021, 03:59 PM	#9
MikeMcE Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2020 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,093	I like the crop with the vignette! Hang up and DRIVE!

12-28-2021, 02:49 PM	#10
Weevil Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Near Montréal, Québec Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,063	#4 is my preferred...

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