Pigeons like the popular fast food restaurant - people are eating outside with a gang of pigeons behind their back, definitely not a mouth-watering scene. I wanted to photograph a pigeon sitting on the sign, but damn rats were flying everywhere except where I wanted them to. This one I really liked regarding the light, colors and composition, but the top of the wings was cropped. AAARGH! submitted anyway, cause I really like it. My wife remarked that the pigeon looks like an angel (and she really hates pigeons), so voila, the title was born.
Editing: crop, some playing with Viveza, selective sharpening of both pigeons, resize, border.
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I feel the tight crop on heaven bound Chickenburger adds to the "not of this earth" feel. If anything, I would crop tighter (off with the head and only include the top arches of the logo), to draw attention to the head of the pigeon behind the lamp.
Well seen, and worthy of the PH Blue.
Thank you posthumous, I'm really honored! And so happy! It feels good to evoke something special with a photo and be recognized, and this one had this feeling definitely, but I never dreamt of getting a Posthumous ribbon, and the Blue on top of it! Thank you all for your great comments!
Originally posted by posthumous:
Really striking composition, and a title that shows the photographer understands it.
I see from your notes that my own critique was anticipated. I play that game of trying to predict the critiques. At least it makes a low scoring entry into a game of sorts. Congrats on the Posthumous ribbon!
I think it would be better if the flying pigeon was a little lower in the shot making it more the focus. Also the reflection on the sign is pretty distracting.
It's too bad the pigeon ended up at the very top of the frame... I think if there was a little space above it, this photo would have more impact. But it's not like you can ask the pigeon to hover while you snap your photo. ;) I really like the concept here though, and the composition is otherwise excellent. The curious combination of the three various subjects is somehow whimsical and amusing.
:) I have to admit, I really like the chaos of this image...harsh light on the sign has been well earned by McD, and we all know that Pigeons are survivors, so if they must, McD it is...
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