blackbird portrait by quietpurplehaze

blackbird portrait

Following a suggestion and trying a drastic crop of yesterday's Miss Blackbird. Drastic measures needed when Ray's shot gets on PP and mine doesn't. (Je rigole, naturellement!)
@phil_howcroft

I think the main drawback is that Miss Blackbird needs a bit more space in front of her beak? What I found, in trying to create a bit more space, is that it's really hard to clone out a bird feeder pole and a bit of bokeh!)
June 19th, 2015  
@phil_howcroft

p.s. I note that this was taken almost at the limit (210mm) of my long zoom and think it does credit to the Sony a6000.
June 19th, 2015  
Nice job and I agree she does need some space in front of her.
June 19th, 2015  
Love it. Ach, they'll put anything on the PP these days ;-)
June 19th, 2015  
I think the image looks great to me.
June 19th, 2015  
Wonderful closeup, feather details
June 19th, 2015  
Incredible picture.
June 19th, 2015  
A lovely pic -- she is listening to you Hazel !
June 19th, 2015  
I love the result!
June 19th, 2015  
Oh this is stunning Hazel, what a fabulous capture!! FAV
June 19th, 2015  
Wow, he looks almost like he's posing. Great capture!
June 19th, 2015  
Fab fav
June 19th, 2015  
Just great
June 19th, 2015  
Beautiful Hazel...Fav
June 19th, 2015  
it has done credit to your sony camera hazel and i think there is enough room in the frame to showcase her :)
June 19th, 2015  
Yes, she does need more space in front but still a nice capture.
June 19th, 2015  
Super crop of Mrs. Blackbird.
June 20th, 2015  
Congratulations on making the Trending Page. Well deserved.
June 20th, 2015  
Beautiful clear capture. Love his pose and detail.
June 20th, 2015  
Another good one.
June 20th, 2015  
Awesome shot. Nicely done Hazel.
June 26th, 2015  
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