Just in the frame ....

[Clicker]

Test run  for new camera and lens .... just to check it actually works ....

Best viewed in the largest version ...

[Korky]

I love the imaginative framing and the OOF background, but I feel the leaves around the edge are a bit intrusive and they play havoc with my brainwaves. Would they remove easily with the patch tool I wonder!

Looks like you're going to enjoy the new kit.

Korky

[johntwo]

Can't make up my mind on this one Clicks.  I like the way you have caught he bird looking into the frame.  I see the idea of the leaves creating a stop on the RHS but they are not really very attractive.  Don't think you need the leaf dangling from the top though.

[Clicker]

Agree with all the above ... but this was just the first pic test run to check the camera worked .... I was stood on my doorstep as  there were heavy showers all day. Hopefully I can get out tomorrow ... the forecast is better .

[johntwo]

Isn't that itch terrible when you're dying to get out to try a new toy and the conditions aren't right?

[Clicker]

I'm a patient kind of person though John ...I have lots to do in the garden this week so I'll get that out the way first  so i can enjoy a full day with the lens and camera later in the week....meanwhile I've used the content aware  tool to  get rid of the foliage and maintain a similar crop ....and tried a square one too ...  Just  for you and Korks ....

[Clicker]

..and a square crop ...

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[Korky]

Square crop for me - just seems to work better somehow. And now it's proper negative space without interruptions.

Korky

[Clicker]

Yeah. It’s a better balance in the square innit ...   I do love negative  space when it’s possible... ... ...