Eastern Pheobe


Posted by Alan Murphy on Tue Jan 06, 2004 7:52 pm

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Eastern Pheobe South Texas

D1X, 600/4, 1.4X.

I had set this perch up hoping for a Green Kingfisher, but all that came was this small Flycatcher.

I still want to learn as much as I can about post processing, so if you feel there are changes to be made to this image, please feel free to repost it.
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by Safariguy on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:02 pm
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It looks to me like you know enough... :-)

Perhaps trying to punch up the colors in the lichen...you may however move your eye away from the bird...???

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by E.J. Peiker on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:15 pm
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An absolutely gorgeous image in every way. You and that D1x are getting along very well :)
 

by Jim Neely on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:50 pm
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Alan, the only thing I'd do is try a bit more contrast to see if you like it. This is fine like it is, though.

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by David Jernigan on Tue Jan 06, 2004 8:55 pm
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Great shot, I have had a lot of opportunity to photograph these but no cigar yet.

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by Heather Forcier on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:00 pm
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Very cute! I especially love the tones in this.
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by BrianS on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:08 pm
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Doesn't look like you need any help here in post processing -- love it.
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by Alan Melle on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:19 pm
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Looks just fine to me! That is a great perch.......do you offer dealerships or "PerchMan" franchises?
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by Jill on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:21 pm
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Aha, Alan, you've already done this to perfection!! Magnificent bird and ideal perch!!! 8) :D
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by George DeCamp on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:34 pm
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Ya know if I took this pic the bird would be lower in the frame and not as much veg at the bottom...I like yours way better! VERY nice!! :shock: !
 

by Larsen on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:55 pm
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I'll second what EJ said.
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by Jim Urbach on Tue Jan 06, 2004 9:59 pm
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Alan,

Perfect composition. He's also turned perfectly. Grrrrreat.

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by Harvey Edelman on Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:03 pm
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I really like the balance and placement in the frame. Well done.
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by Bill Whala on Tue Jan 06, 2004 10:20 pm
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Alan,

Your images are always a treat to my eyes. This one is no exception. :D
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by Juan E. Bahamon on Tue Jan 06, 2004 11:17 pm
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Alan:

A classic Murphy with a gorgeous perch, sharp bird and clean background. Congratulations.
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by MIG on Wed Jan 07, 2004 3:08 am
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Truely lovely bird, the perch works fin to me.
 

by Carol Clarke on Wed Jan 07, 2004 4:03 am
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Wonderful shot Alan. Everything about this image is absolutely gorgeous - I wouldn't change a thing.

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by ebkw on Wed Jan 07, 2004 4:27 am
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Sweet shot. I like everything about it!
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by LHays on Wed Jan 07, 2004 5:31 am
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This is a beauty. I can't see where any extra PS work would make this one any better. "Have perch, will travel"
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by Bruce DiVaccaro on Wed Jan 07, 2004 8:18 am
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Alan,

Great shot. I like where you placed the bird in the frame.
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