Nice warm light and good pose, at web size I just feel that the shadows need a little bit of a lift...
Posted by David Sewell on December 12, 2008 at 4:20 AM
Like Phil I wondered about the shadows, but on reflection I think they are actually one of the strengths of the picture.
David
Posted by Major Gilbert on December 12, 2008 at 4:36 AM
Yes David & Phil I purposely left it without bringing out the shadows as I saw it as it was.
When the light is low and quiet bright in reality you do get areas of feathers that are not highlighted. Showing all the feather detail then would make it less real. IMO
Many thanks
Major.
Posted by Andy Astbury on December 12, 2008 at 5:04 AM
It is a nice image Major - very atmospheric
I understand where you are coming from in keeping it real but I do think if it was my image jpeg compression would force me to lift the image just a tiny bit to stop the blacks clogging too much.
But it is a cracker - nice one
Posted by John Chapman on December 12, 2008 at 7:03 AM
Nice one Major and great detail in the bird.
Posted by Tim Munsey on December 12, 2008 at 8:25 AM
Bit dark Major, still adds atmosphere I suppose.
Tim
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 13, 2008 at 2:02 PM
The browns on the wings almost glow in the light - very nice Major
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Resting on camera bag at ground level.
Major
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David
When the light is low and quiet bright in reality you do get areas of feathers that are not highlighted. Showing all the feather detail then would make it less real. IMO
Many thanks
Major.
I understand where you are coming from in keeping it real but I do think if it was my image jpeg compression would force me to lift the image just a tiny bit to stop the blacks clogging too much.
But it is a cracker - nice one
Tim