red browed finches

[avkomp]

d5 600f4 tc17 (1000mm) 1/1000 f8 iso 1600 about half of frame. had to move away from water a bit because shutter was scaring the birds.
not sure if this is a pair but the seemed friendly to each other.

[Toddyh]

Very pretty birds and a nice moment. Looks like there is some grain in the image. iso1600 seems unlikely to be the culprit. Done a fair exposure lift?

[avkomp]

Only on phone now so can't check. Added 2 thirds in camera. And exposure should be right. Will have to look later

[Isac]

Lovely image of 2 tiny birds in the natural habitat. Reminds me of the song "Dancing Beak to Beak" HaHa

[Gaz]

Agree, appears a tad grainy, but a lovely moment all the same. Cheers.

[Grumpy John]

Lovely pose Stephen, well captured.

[RossW]

Great shot. Nice.

[avkomp]

had a look at this on my computer and you are right, it does look funky somehow, although I not sure why. the original raw looks a little funny too but not like the jpg.
underexposure wasnt an issue but I dont know what is. put a bit of noise reduction on it and it seemed to repond to that, so officially puzzled. the thornbills were taken at the same time and not funky. same settings were use
here is the noise reduction reworked image. thought it lost some details. maybe is best to forget about it and move on.

[Toddyh]

Definitely less noisy there Stephen. Exposure looks better too. Still something slightly off though.