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Sedge Warbler

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted July 4, 2011175 views16 comments

This is a reworked image that I originally posted back in 2008, I wasn't very happy with the final web image when I first posted it 3 years ago, so I have had another go at the processing, what do you think?.

1/3200th @ f5.6 -1/3rd iso200 ( 80% of FF and 2 distracting reeds blended in )

Please view the large version.

Thanks for looking.

Andy...

Comments

16 comments

Comment posted by Robert Lawrence on July 4, 2011 at 1:35 PM

I don't recall the original Andy but I really love this one. The bird really pops from the background and that background is superb, just enough detail to show the environment but smooth enough not to distract from the bird. There is a bit of a distraction going on near the bottom third of the stem directly below the bird. Is this the blending you mentioned (or just wind)?

Registered on February 13, 2008, 3 Posts, 163 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on July 4, 2011 at 2:36 PM

Thanks for the feedback, Robert. Yes, in the area of the image you mention there was a reed stem that was in full focus and it spoilt the shot, so I have tried to blend it into the BG.

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Matt Cole on July 4, 2011 at 4:43 PM

looks really nice to me Andy. I like the colour and the movement of the reeds in the background.

Matt

Registered on February 18, 2008, 17 Posts, 267 Comments

Comment posted by John Robinson on July 5, 2011 at 7:11 AM

Just as you see 'em ! Nice one.
JohnR

Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments

Comment posted by Karen Summers on July 5, 2011 at 10:05 AM

like I have just said to Matt might be my last few comments so would like to say I like this very much Andy very natural looking.

Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Macdermott on July 5, 2011 at 10:54 AM

Hi Andy,

beautiful shot

Blending maybe could be better

Registered on January 31, 2008, 15 Posts, 135 Comments

Comment posted by Simon Litten on July 5, 2011 at 1:52 PM

I can see why you've come back to this image, Andy. That background is excellent, the reeds look like they're embossed onto the backdrop. Great stuff

The only improvement for me would be if you could you brighten the bird up a little so it 'pops' a little more. Personal preference though.
Nice one.

Simon

Registered on June 22, 2006, 24 Posts, 275 Comments

Comment posted by David Kjaer on July 5, 2011 at 4:17 PM

Works for me Andy - love it.

David

Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Rogers on July 5, 2011 at 4:32 PM

Hello Andy.

Just lovely.

Great setting and composition.

Registered on January 16, 2007, 450 Posts, 995 Comments

Comment posted by Bertl Menegoni on July 6, 2011 at 1:29 PM

Works fine for me Andy,
I like that the unsharp reeds and the bird have a direction to the right
and the stem under the bird to the left.
Excellent composition.

Registered on November 19, 2007, 24 Posts, 265 Comments

Comment posted by Phil Ellard on July 6, 2011 at 4:27 PM

Lovely shot can see why you like it, may need another go at the bending? Ive heard the patch tool is good though i never get it right!

Registered on December 17, 2010, 60 Posts, 634 Comments

Comment posted by Austin Thomas on July 6, 2011 at 6:50 PM

This really works Andy.

Simple yet strong composition. The viewers eye goes straight to the subject. Nice tones and background.

It works for me.

Cheers

Austin

Registered on March 7, 2008, 45 Posts, 207 Comments

Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on July 7, 2011 at 4:42 AM

It certainly works for me. Well composed and a lovely setting.

Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments

Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on July 7, 2011 at 4:32 PM

Thanks for the feedback everyone, pleased you like it

Andy...

Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments

Comment posted by Graham Goddard on July 17, 2011 at 8:45 AM

Must have missed this one Andy - like the comp and the colours a lot

Registered on November 21, 2008, 66 Posts, 253 Comments

Comment posted by Malcolm Muir on July 18, 2011 at 4:38 PM

Really great 'bird in habitat' shot - comp and bg spot on.

Registered on August 14, 2005, 12 Posts, 66 Comments