Pileated woodpeckers. I wonder about the crop. Thoughts? 2 cents welcome

[shefjr]

Last weekend I happened to hear two pileated woodpeckers. (a distinct call) I ran into the house and was able to grab a couple shots before they flew off. The spot where they are on the tree is actually a watering hole for a lot of wildlife.
Anyway, what do you think of the shot? I was almost wondering if I would be better off to put them into a portrait crop instead of a landscape.


pileated woodpecker reedit by Shefjr, on Flickr
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[SCraig]

I think a portrait crop would look better. There is an awful lot of tree on the right side that doesn't add much to the photo.

 

[seakritter]

Ditto, too much tree, the birds should be the focal point of the pic.

"As I Wander"

 

[shefjr]

You are both correct. I guess I should have known that. If I'm gonna ask then I should just have done it. Thanks. Hopefully this is better.

 

[SCraig]

Much better in my opinion. I also think it's interesting that the single ray of sunshine in the image illuminated the lower woodpecker's face. Very nice shot.

 

[seakritter]

Much better

"As I Wander"

 

[shefjr]

Thank you both. This is my first image that I can say I feel comfortable standing behind. Lol. It's only taken me a year to finally get one mediocre image.

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