A typical ozzie galah

[ucci]

Galah 'taking the morning sun' on our front gate post.

[jeeperman]

Pretty bird for what sounds to be a common sighting. We just don't have so many brilliantly colored birds here. I think he may deserve a little tighter crop.

[Frankie]

Really nice shot. I agree with Paul in that I'd also like to see a tighter crop. The bird's eye really draws me in and a tighter crop would pull me in even more. I do, however, like the texture differences between the feathers and the wood.

[jiro]

Nice shot, Ken. I'm noticing that everyone here at CiC seems to be interested in birds lately. I wonder why?

[ucci]

Thank you for your helpful comments, Jeeperman and Frankie. I have a hang-up in cropping in that I worry that I might overcrop, with the result that the 'subject' becomes too dominant and gets a bit overwhelming. This is just me being tentative. Yes, there is probably too much wood. I did want some of the wood in for contrast. In re-looking at the image maybe the plank running back to the left is a bit too light and being given too much precedence? Need to lose some of it, do you reckon? ( Maybe need to get the old chain saw up and running and do a spot of pruning!)
Ken

[Dave Humphries]

Hi Ken,

I have to agree with Frankie and PAul I'm afraid and, if I'm brutal (we're here to learn), it is over exposed too, as becomes more apparent with the suggested crop;



This gets the subject bigger in the frame and has it looking into the frame, I think we still retain enough fence to give the context.

Be careful with the chainsaw; those things are dangerous

[ucci]

Dave
I see what you mean. Apart from my over exposure being highlighted your cropping looks great.
As for ypour comment : Be careful with the chainsaw; those things are dangerous
From personal experience, which I would rather not discuss, don't I just know it! LOL
Ken