What?
by Phocal

Comment by glad2badad:
Greeting from the Critique Club!

First, this is a lovely image. Tack sharp where it needs to be, with great contrast on color and surprisingly pleasant bokeh effect considering this was shot at F5.6.

Honestly, I really think what held this image back from a higher placement was the challenge it was entered in. Put this in a Free Study or an Animal / Wildlife based challenge and it would probably be on the front page. The Top 10 and beyond is pretty much all landscapes for the National Parks challenge. It was a challenge full of beautiful images with very strong competition.

Would I change anything on your image? Nope. I'm not seeing any flaws really. It's a keeper - just not the right challenge.

My apologies if this 'Critique' falls short of expectations. Hard to see anything obvious to point out from a technical standpoint.

See you in the upcoming challenges I'm sure. Good luck!

Regards,
Barry

Full Steam Ahead
by Phocal

Comment by MaryO:
Beautiful bird and great waterline perspective. He looks contemplative.

Relax
by Phocal

Comment by kirbic:
6

Family
by Phocal

Comment by PennyStreet:
There's a playfulness here that really shines. Great shot.

Family
by Phocal

Comment by glad2badad:
Very pretty. Not something I'd first think of for the theme of this challenge however.

Family
by Phocal

Comment by Lydia:
Awww... what a sweet scene.

Family
by Phocal

Comment by spencelg:
Aww!

Surprise
by Phocal

Comment by P-A-U-L:
Beautiful capture and what a result for your first outing with your new camera!

Surprise
by Phocal

Comment by Neat:
It’s a pity they’re so dangerous, otherwise I’d have one for a pet, congratulations.

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by Phocal

Comment by Neat:
Oops wrong photo.

Message edited by author 2020-07-08 07:15:29.