Crested Pigeon

[Grumpy John]

I took quite a few images of this fellow, however he did not want to co-operate.

#1 This is probably the best one, even though I've cropped the end off his tail.

Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec
F Number: f/5.6
ISO Speed ratings: ISO 1000
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Exposure Bias: 0 EV
Focal Length: 252 mm
35mm Equivalent: 403 mm
Lens Model: Sigma 150-600 f5.0-6.3
GPS: 38.0733317 S , 145.2426717 E




#2 In the end he just walked away.

Model: Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Exposure Time: 1/1250 sec
F Number: f/5.6
ISO Speed ratings: ISO 320
Exposure Program: Manual
Metering Mode: Multi-segment
Focal Length: 252 mm
35mm Equivalent: 403 mm
Lens Model: Sigma 150-600 f5.0-6.3
GPS: 38.0733317 S , 145.2426717 E

[wigz]

I would agree that #1 is the best of these two. It’s annoying when you find you’ve cut a bit off on an otherwise good photo.

[Grumpy John]

Yeah, I should have backed off the zoom a tad.

[Grumpy John]

Another shot of the crested pigeon. I wasn't too sure if it would be worth persevering with this image as the light is very unkind.

[Isac]

I like the pose of this too John. Seems to be asking "Well, are you coming or not?". It's only minor but I'd remove the groove in the lower concrete path. TJM. I think curves and hue/sat to lift the bird is all it needs.

[Isac]

They are a pretty bird John but overlooked by togs because they are as common as mud. You caught a nice pose in #1 and it looks close to you as well - that gives more scope to get the good details as you have here. My only CC would be to lift the shadows on the bird only using a Curves Mask, push the Hue/Sat up a bit to make those colours pop and of course put its tail back on

[Grumpy John]

Thanks mate all good information. Where did you find the end of his tail?

[Isac]

I was going to be a smartie and say it was just out of frame, but I won'r. Found on the web!! It's not stealing in my book, it's just a small piece. I did do a reconstruction to start and it was good but the "borrowed" piece looked slightly better. Having the pen/tablet is cool for doing reco work, especially adding dogs and cats whiskers or animal fur and hair. You can get the brush down to 1 pixel for drawing so it's very easy to do.