Puffin Portrait & REPOST

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11 replies

Posted by Adam Seward on April 22, 2008 at 6:04 PM

Here's another puffin - this one from 2 nights ago at Fair Isle.

Canon EOS 30D
Canon 300 f/4L IS
Sigma 1.4EX DG
1/100 at f/5.6
ISO 800

Thanks for looking

Adam

Posted by Ian Mason on April 22, 2008 at 7:01 PM

Very nice image! Aren't these just lovely? Great feather detail on the face. I wonder if a little more sharpening might be possible? I think you could also crop a little from the left.

Posted by eric weight on April 23, 2008 at 12:44 AM

I've enjoyed these Adam. A very nice portrait.
Eric

Posted by Daniel Read on April 23, 2008 at 3:33 AM

Hi Adam,

Another great shot, the smooth background really makes it

It looks to me (on my un-calibrated monitor), that it would do with a bit more sharpening.

Keep them coming!

Dan.

Posted by Andy Astbury on April 23, 2008 at 4:00 AM

Lovely shot Adam

Tad more USM and add a bit of contrast

Posted by Paul Inglis on April 23, 2008 at 5:34 AM

Hi Adam,

Cracking shot! I'm really enjoying these shots!

Posted by Adam Seward on April 23, 2008 at 6:48 AM

Thanks for your comments, glad you like them! Suggestions on USM and contrast noted!

Posted by Rob Howard on April 23, 2008 at 8:32 AM

Hi Adam,

Sort out the mentionied corrections and you'll turn a good image into an excellent one.

Great shot

Regards

Rob

Posted by Adam Seward on April 23, 2008 at 12:10 PM

Hi all,

Here's a re-worked version. Contrast increased in Lightroom and extra USM in PS Elements. Thanks for the suggestions, I think the new image has more punch

Adam

Posted by Dave Courtenay on April 23, 2008 at 1:41 PM

Thats a big improvement-Looks sharp now and the extra processing has bought the colours out

Dave

Posted by Austin Thomas on April 23, 2008 at 2:52 PM

The second one works for me Adam.

Best regards,

Austin

Posted by Greg Hitchcock on April 25, 2008 at 11:52 AM

Great portrait Adam, and well done on getting your pics in OP.

Greg