Little Raven QLD

[CMunzel]

[FUJI]

I really like this CM:

Like all of the Crow family, Ravens are bright, intelligent and crafty, here you seem to have recorded that together with great detail.

I have one enormous Carrion Crow and a small flock of Jackdaws visit my bird feeder daily, they are the only species which stuff their beaks with softer foods before flying off; but don't sit eating until they almost burst like pigeons and Grey squirrels do.

I like the way that the larger birds seem to make way for our resident flock of Sparrows,  Robin or two plus Blue Tits.

FUJI

[CMunzel]

Thank you Fuji. I'm a fan of Corvids also, though they are much maligned here. 

[Korky]

Love it! The detail in the larger version is superb.

I don't think I've ever said this about a bird shot, but that really is a wall hanger. Excellent work!

Korky

 

[kev7d]

That is really nice. Like it a lot. There is what looks like a dust spot to the left of frame that catches my eye. There is something of a halo running around the bird, particularly on the back and the beak. On the beak it looks as if there are clipped highlights in the area of the halo. I also think it could be even better with a little brightening on the head to bring out a little more detail in this area. God one. 

[Clicker]

4 minutes ago, kev7d said:

That is really nice. Like it a lot. There is what looks like a dust spot to the left of frame that catches my eye. There is something of a halo running around the bird, particularly on the back and the beak. On the beak it looks as if there are clipped highlights in the area of the halo. I also think it could be even better with a little brightening on the head to bring out a little more detail in this area. God one. 

 

 

God one  Kev ?.. Is that the score ? 

A very nice portrait of a Raven CM  ....have to confess  the spot opposite the beak  niggles now I've seen it ...  However I don't think there is a halo around the beak .. It looks like a very bright highlight on the very top of his shiny beak to me...  Of course ... I could be wrong ....  

[kev7d]

lol..  good one!     

[CMunzel]

Thank you for the compliments and constructive analysis. I can see the spot left of the Raven now that it's been pointed out. I'll have a go at fixing it up. I suspect I need to upgrade my monitor as Brian has suggested. 

[Craftysnapper]

A very good bird portrait indeed.

[LightCatcher]

Superb photo and absolutely stunning in black & white!

Tony

 

[kev7d]

The halo I refer to looks like a masking issue.  I guess it jumps out at me on a 27" screen but it also goes under the tip of the beak. But it is a good shot.  

[Heather]

love the amazing amount of detail, one of my favourite local birds. 

[Clicker]

YUP ...  now I m on the bigger screen yer can see it  Kev ...|( makes mental note ... do not comment  if viewing on the ipad.!)..