Winter birds and the front yard

[LeeKen]

A wintry view from my porch.

Pine Grosbeaks feeding in a spruce.

Common Redpoll

Black-capped Chickadee

I took this Redpoll picture in low light but it appeared too dark. I tried to help it with some HDR work. Is it too much?

[Cicada]

Very nice stuff. You should be happy with these shots, although by the look on your face in your avitar, you think there's room for improvement?

[hookncook]

Common Redpoll- nice shot!

[Dbl]

Some nice work! Compare your last redpoll shot to your first posted redpoll shot and you will answer your own question.

[hookncook]

Some nice work! Compare your last redpoll shot to your first posted redpoll shot and you will answer your own question.

+1.

Sometimes, a guy has to let one hit the cutting room floor.

[ShawnZ]

I dig that first redpoll image. Great perch/setting for the species.

Both redpolls (same bird?) are handsome, handsome males!

[LeeKen]

Thanks all for the feedback. I guess I knew that the second redpoll was overdone. I liked the pose and perch too much to just toss it. It looks better on my large monitor than on my laptop. I really should calibrate the two screens, they are noticeably different. Still,too much processing.

Shawn- the two images are from different days, but the same tree. We have more Redpolls than I have ever seen. Lot's of choices for good looking birds. Add the Pine Grosbeaks and Shrikes that I've never had before and it has made for a nice winter of birding.

[eyeguy 54]

They are so pretty you could put them in the bird forum . Really a lot of redpolls showing up here this year. Had 18 at the feeder yesturday. :>) I've never seen the Pine G. On the bucket list yet.