Posted by Toni Lankerd on March 11, 2008 at 10:52 AM
My son asked if I had a full frame image of a male Northern Cardinal. Technically, not really, so I took a horizontal and cropped to vertical, instantly making it full frame. I selected the BG and replaced it with an OOF fall background I had for just such an occasion, and lowered the opacity, then cloned twigs that were OOF anyway and didn't come through the layering process very well.
I know I clipped a corner of the tail in camera, but I think that's minor. All in all....what's the verdict? Any changes I should make, or does it work as is?
I like it. It looks like it easily could be on a greeting card. The image on my computer seems like the contrast is lower than I'd like, and I might push the saturation a bit more, but I don't know if it's my monitor or what...
I can't help you at all with the technical stuff, but the image looks good to me. I might prefer a little more room all the way around, but that's minor.
Great work. I'm a colour person so more sat would be in order for me, just my preference tho. Love the BG, perch, as well as the expression on his face.
Posted by Susie Hopkins on March 11, 2008 at 4:07 PM
My monitor may be a bit dark but it seems you could lighten it a bit.. Nice shot and editing Toni!
Posted by Jack Graham on March 11, 2008 at 7:56 PM
I would also push the saturation and just a touch of contrast.
JG
Posted by Bernie Kasper on March 12, 2008 at 11:00 PM
Very nice Toni, I agree with what the others are saying about contrast and sat. still a great shot to work with, great job !
Posted by Toni Lankerd on March 13, 2008 at 8:55 AM
Thanks for the pointers....I''ll make the needed adjustments!
Discussion
7 repliesI know I clipped a corner of the tail in camera, but I think that's minor. All in all....what's the verdict? Any changes I should make, or does it work as is?
Tim!
JG