House and Gold...

[OldClicker]

How could I improve these two little guys? EXIF should be attached. PP in PS Elements v6. TIA – TF

[A.M.D.A.]

Really nice, TF.

(The title actually had me thinking about different subjects... ).

There isn't much to improve in my opinion, #1 I'd say leave as is now. Love the background bokeh on both ("beercan"...?), and nice bird poses as well. The eye catchlights help "liven up". To improve #2, perhaps a little cropping on the left so the finch isn't too centered, and have him looking more into the frame. Not sure if editing more will help, though. Good work!

[Rivman]

. . . don't think they really need anything to improve these two OC.
They look like watercolour paintings - if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
The fine detail on each really adds to the overall impact, against the soft background
and that somewhat awkward angular pose on the HF makes the pic ! :thumbsup:

[Frog]

They look good to me!

[frapuchi]

Goods photos, excellent background. Perhaps the 2 is slightly out of focus?
Ciao
Franco

[LeeIs]

I really enjoyed the first one. A great pose!

[OldClicker]

Thanks all for the comments. Agree on the second that I little better focus. - TF

[GB1]

T - They're OK shots but not award winners. The angle is better on the second but it isn't sharp enough IMO and could probably use more contrast. The DOF may be too shallow. The lighting is consistent but not exciting. Hard to get everything right w/ a fleeting subject like these fellows......

G

[OldClicker]

T - They're OK shots but not award winners. The angle is better on the second but it isn't sharp enough IMO and could probably use more contrast. The DOF may be too shallow. The lighting is consistent but not exciting. Hard to get everything right w/ a fleeting subject like these fellows......

G

Thanks.

These are taken in the shade with probably a sun-lit background. What lighting would you be looking for? More direct, angled light providing some interesting detail?

TF

[GB1]

Not sure Terry.. it seems to lack contrast and has somewhat washed out details. Maybe a polarizer would have helped.

Just for fun, I took a shot at an edit. It's different, anyhow................

G

[Shebang]

OldClicker: I would be happy if they were mine!

GBI: Love the artsy edit!