also maybe think a little more into your set-up/background, getting a bird on the feeder is fine but maybe try to angle or move to open up the background, looks a little cluttered which takes away from the main focus (bird)Hope that helps
I have a Nikon D5500 with the 18-55mm kit lens.Hi Danny
What equipment are you using?
I personally think it’s just the second feeder the rest adds a little locational info/reality, but if you look at the second feeder/right hand side of the picture, just has a lot of “bits” fixings, stand ect, makes it all very busy and detracts from the focus point.I have a Nikon D5500 with the 18-55mm kit lens.
Thanks for all your advise on the background , I will take this into consideration in the future. So, would it be better if it was a plain background? Like the blue sky for example? Thanks again
I personally think it’s just the second feeder the rest adds a little locational info/reality, but if you look at the second feeder/right hand side of the picture, just has a lot of “bits” fixings, stand ect, makes it all very busy and detracts from the focus point.
Yes, This helps thanks. I can see the difference with how in your image you see the subject straight away, whereas in mine you sort of have to look for it.maybe something like this with a blurred uncluttered background may give you some idea. Not my best example but !!!!!! that is if it is of any help. Nothing to distract from the subject. It is the nearest I have to your photo
How did you fire the shutter Danny? A long remote lead?
That looks great thank you.Taken a bit of a liberty. Quick adjust in Lightroom mobile and a crop.
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Just an idea of how a bit of crop and adjust can change an image. Its not cheating, post production is a big part of digital photography. Always best to try and achieve what you want "in camera" but dont be afraid to tweak. Part of the fun.That looks great thank you.
Just an idea of how a bit of crop and adjust can change an image. Its not cheating, post production is a big part of digital photography. Always best to try and achieve what you want "in camera" but dont be afraid to tweak. Part of the fun.
Great edit, thank youHi Danny, that is a very good shot for your first time plus a damn sight better than my blurred 1st time. Just a quick edit on your shot.
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Why not find an old log preferably with moss on it put a small hole in it and fill with peanut butter crunchy is best as it doesent smear their beaks as much and wont show in images.
or jam peanuts in,they will soon find it.Then hang up somewhere so that the hole is just out of sight .This will give you a more natural looking shot.
If you just sit and watch some garden birds, you will see they have a favourite perch so just watch all their movements and go from there. Like some who have said, try and make a perch for the birds and try to keep the background clean/clear then let the birds find it and watch for a while then you can start to take images of them.
Thank you. Ok will try cropping in more, i was trying to stick to the rule of thirds.Background is a damn sight better, try and crop in more though but your doing great