How can I improve Peacock Portrait?

The photo is rather soft and blurry, try to make sure your camera is steady. Be more concerned with composition, the feet of the peacock was cut off. the partial bird at the top is rather distracting, better composition would have eliminated that. I question the high ISO, shooting outside should allow for an ISO of around 100 or 200. try not to go above ISO 800 if at all possible. The higher the ISO, the more digital noise will be present. I suggest you previes your photos at 100% view to see what problems may exist.

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Raymond, please don't take this wrong, but the reason for poor composition does not make the photo better. Even a photo that is super sharp and perfect color will be considered a poor photo if the composition is not good. Before you push the shutter button, make sure you check out what is in your field of view, and make adjustments accordingly. If you like to shoot in natural, low light situations, then you will need to shoot at a slower shutter speed and a reasonable ISO to get a good, sharp, somewhat noise free photo. In most cases, a tripod may be necessary to make sure the camera is steady. I am by no means an expert, but I am just relaying to you things that have worked for me, hope they will be of help to you.

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hi Raymond...the peacock is in his feather molt/regrowth phase, and becomes remarkably LESS interesting because he lacks his famous wears.
having his feet cut really kills any chance to use this without a drastic crop that frames the most focused part, his head with some of his back.

understand the need to be quick, as he was getting close...using a macro lens when they will get close, or a telephoto from further back allows for a smoother close in crop.

I didnt check your shutterspeed, so I dont know if you used a fast enough speed to stop motion...even a tripod doesnt always help if you move or the subject does.

On a positive note....I like the bird behind the peacock, and IF the DOF had allowed for it to be more reconised, it might have added interest and depth

Laura

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