RWBB In The Reeds.

[DarkShadow]

I was going for the reeds because for some odd reason, I really love reeds when there mixed with some greens. just before I took the shoot the Red winged Black Bird landed in the middle.So its now reeds with greens and a touch of Black and Red.Reeds with a twist.
IMG_2341 by DarkShadow191145, on Flickr

 

[keyseddie]

I think the colors are cool. Are you asking for critique?

 

[DarkShadow]

sure why not,I don't do much landscape stuff.It's not about the bird so much or the composition of the bird.

 

[keyseddie]

The critter is in the middle, usually not the best spot. I would consider flipping, so the birdie is looking left to right instead. Most humans prefer looking left to right into an image. Then crop from the new left and put the birdie in the rule of thirds spot.

 

[DarkShadow]

I agree with this and have thought about if I do that then its another bird shot with natures landscape.Maybe Im wrong though,wouldn't before the first time.The way I was looking at it as a landscape nature shot with a bird that just so happen to be in it unintended on my part but the RWBB had other ideas. Thanks for comments and critique. Toned down the contrast a tad for a softer look on the reeds.

 

[keyseddie]

The bird does make the image. Don't know but perhaps you could illuminate those eyes a bit. If so, and you can rearrange composition it could be extraordinary.

 

[DarkShadow]

Thanks Keyseddie.

 

[baturn]

I like it but would also move the bird out of the centre. The title alone made me think the bird was the subject.

 

[DarkShadow]

You guys drive a hard bargain but here you go.Had to leave the top of my reeds though.
14617750361_05b5feb1ef_b by DarkShadow191145, on Flickr

 

[pgriz]

I like the edit. The bird is more prominent, yet it is quite clear where it is located. The image looks better balanced to me as well.

 

[dennybeall]

The edited version is the best in my opinion. Nice composition and subject matter. The reeds look nice......

 

[keyseddie]

There you go, dark one.:thumbup:

 

[oldhippy]

Great shot, nice edit. Keep on, keepin on. Ed

 

[DarkShadow]

Thanks guys.

 

[WesternGuy]

Nice shot, but I like the edit the best of the two.

WesternGuy