Post processing involved cropping to get the subject off-center, some levels adjustment and USM. I propped the camera on the railing that the bird was perched on to get on his level and to minimize the DOF that is visible in the picture.
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Place: 15 out of 413 Avg (all users): 6.5241 Avg (commenters): 8.5556 Avg (participants): 6.3483 Avg (non-participants): 6.6837 Views since voting: 1855 Views during voting: 271 Votes: 187 Comments: 12 Favorites: 1 (view)
No favorites? Wow. I would have expected this to score even better. I gave you a 10 for this and coming back I am adding it to my favorites. This is a great shot.
Wow! This is incredible! One of the most interesting, coolest bird shots I've seen! I would have surely thought this jewel would have been on the front page.
Fits challenge=5
Color/lighting=0
DOF/focus=1
Wow factor/uniqueness=0
Attractiveness=1
comments: Certainly fits the challenge and his placement is very pleasant.
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