This is not normally how I would crop a photograph that I plan on sharing in my Field Notes. Since my photographs are very high in resolution, I will usually crop in quite a bit closer so that you can see more of the details in the subject. And for Instagram posts, I will crop even closer since that platform is mainly viewed on mobile phones.
However, this is an example of how I might crop a photo that I plan on printing at a larger size. At that large size, the White Crowned Sparrow would still be printed larger than its actual size and still retain sharp detail. And this crop provides a lot more texture and interest with the small Oak Tree leaves scattered throughout. It may be hard for some to imagine but this would look really cool hanging on your wall. That goes for most if not all my photographs. ☺︎
BAM☺︎
