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CuttoothComment by snaffles: Greetings from the Critique Club!
Initial impression: Basically a good shot, just too much building and too little bird.
Technical: Basially good concept and shot, used ambient lighting, would have scored much higher if bird's feet were in view, maybe some building undeneath bird feet. Glare on wings may have hurt too.
Artistic: I like this shot in terms of POV, dof good but probably a little soft. Looks too much like a snapshot. Next time, just take a deep breath, relax, and hold down the shutter release button. Catch the bird climbing upwards. If you have time, set camera to continuous mode (check manual) and try that.
Overall: a very good attempt at a fairly tough challenge, cause voters want to see a clear shot of the subject but an oof background. You gave them both, but it's simply too low in the shot to make an impact.
FWIW: Keep shooting. Don't just shoot one shot of anything, shoot at least a dozen. Then look at them carefully, individually, and find the one that keeps cropping up and resonates with you as the best shot, the best capture. Then enter it.
Feel free to PM me with any questions,
Susan
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