It's always nice to see visitors posting. Welcome.
I think what is working against this image is that everything seems to be moving in the wrong direction(right out of the frame). You've caught the heron with good wing position, the BG is sufficiently clean. The darker wings are against the brighter BG and the lighter head is against the darker BG, but it would all come together better if the heron were flying toward you rather than away. Though from my experience this is easier said than done.
And losing quality is certainly a downside to web posting. The image could certainly appear sharper. There are many ways to get "sharper" results when downsizing. Here is a link to one that a lot of people use, though it is only one of many methods. The Marc Adamus description works well for many images.
Great points you have raised and I'll use the link that you recommend. Is there a way within the PP that a photograph image can be reversed? Might seem a dumb question but I have a vague recall that I read somewhere. Otherwise how is it good photographers get the subjects to fly in the right direction every time?
Hi Barry, very cool flight image. I have been seeing quite a few Blue Herons around this summer. Hope you get to spend some quality time scouting and photographing many species here. Great to see you post here. Have fun!
Brad
Posted by Wayne Rhodus on July 24, 2008 at 10:33 PM
This image has a lot going for it Barry. A lot of good things came together even if the heron is moving out of frame. Like Brad, I have seen an inordinate number of herons this year ... must be a good food supply available. Looking forward to seeing more!
Barry, I don't think that the great avian photographers always get birds to fly toward them. I can only imagine how many thousands of photos they have that don't work out. I think the simple improvement to this one is just a little crop to balance things out. I don't think flipping the canvas would do much here. Here's a crop that I think works, but it's only one opinion.
Posted by Barry Southon on July 25, 2008 at 12:17 PM
Dominic
Thanks I see your point. I'm full of questions, I tend to try and photograph all I see is it better to plan objectives and set up for one or two species? Is my approach wrong and am I lowering the achieved standard by taking the opportunistic route?
Its all great fun anyway but being new to the art I'm trying to learn quickly and there's so much to take on board.
Discussion
6 replies1D3 sigma 50mm-500mm HH from boat hide ISO 200 f/6.5 1/2000.
Shot RAW to Bibble Pro then to PS3 resized to post I seem to lose quality in the transfer and resize.
Critiue and Advice most welcome.
Thanks
Barry
Milford KS
It's always nice to see visitors posting. Welcome.
I think what is working against this image is that everything seems to be moving in the wrong direction(right out of the frame). You've caught the heron with good wing position, the BG is sufficiently clean. The darker wings are against the brighter BG and the lighter head is against the darker BG, but it would all come together better if the heron were flying toward you rather than away. Though from my experience this is easier said than done.
And losing quality is certainly a downside to web posting. The image could certainly appear sharper. There are many ways to get "sharper" results when downsizing. Here is a link to one that a lot of people use, though it is only one of many methods. The Marc Adamus description works well for many images.
http://pacificnw.naturephotographers.net/tips/photoshop.htm
Enjoy your time in the States!
Great points you have raised and I'll use the link that you recommend. Is there a way within the PP that a photograph image can be reversed? Might seem a dumb question but I have a vague recall that I read somewhere. Otherwise how is it good photographers get the subjects to fly in the right direction every time?
Kansas is a best kept secret its great.
Barry
Milford Kansas
Brad
Thanks I see your point. I'm full of questions, I tend to try and photograph all I see is it better to plan objectives and set up for one or two species? Is my approach wrong and am I lowering the achieved standard by taking the opportunistic route?
Its all great fun anyway but being new to the art I'm trying to learn quickly and there's so much to take on board.
I really appreciate your imput.
Thanks
Barry
Milford Kansas