Reed Bunting

[Carol]

Surprised to see this little Reed Bunting beside the frozen lake this morning.

Reed Bunting 2 by Carol Leather, on Flickr

Reed bunting by Carol Leather, on Flickr

[tesarver]

Re: Reed Bunting

I think that if you raise the shadows a bit, you will open the head and face of the bird IMO.

Tom

[Carol]

Re: Reed Bunting

I'll give that a try Tom, thank you.

[Trev B]

Re: Reed Bunting

Nice but needs the shadow lifted a tad

[pelliott1954]

Re: Reed Bunting

Agree about the shadows, nicely puffed up against the cold

Paul

[the black fox]

Re: Reed Bunting

nice shot ,agree with shadow lift to

[Carol]

Re: Reed Bunting

I have tried lifting the shadows a bit. Is this an improvement?

Reed Bunting (lightened) by Carol Leather, on Flickr

[Carol]

Re: Reed Bunting

And the other one. However, lightening the shadows seems to have increased the noise. Is that normal?

Reed Bunting - lightened by Carol Leather, on Flickr