Posted by Scott Tilley on January 5, 2009 at 5:12 AM
Hi, as most people say I've been lurking for a while and am constantly amazed at the images posted here. I've been taking pictures for a while, hence my current camera (canon 10d), hopefully soon to be updated if the car can refrain from falling to pieces for a while Anyway here's one of mine taken on the back garden, a classic pose I know but was pleased to get an uncluttered background.
Posted by Andrew Stagg on January 5, 2009 at 5:19 AM
Hi Scott, welcome to the forum, lovely image - I like the colours in the background.
Andrew
Posted by Scott Tilley on January 5, 2009 at 5:25 AM
Thanks Andrew, another couple of feet to the left you can normally get my neighbours underwear on her washing line
Scott
(p.s. this has happened in the past!)
Posted by Rob Fisher on January 5, 2009 at 5:29 AM
Welcome to the forum Scott,
Nice post. Lovely colours in the background and uncluttered as you mention.
Down sampling looks fine - image may benefit from another round of USM after the downsize.
Rob
Posted by Nigel Blake on January 5, 2009 at 5:32 AM
Nice one Scott
Posted by David Sewell on January 5, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Welcome to the forum, Scott. A nice first posting, but I would suggest that next time you make the bird a little less central so that it appears to be looking into the frame a bit more.
Regards,
David
Posted by Danny Green on January 5, 2009 at 6:17 AM
Very nice.... It does need a little bit of a lift in the midtones, as presented it is rather dark... and the bird also needs to be decentered.. both very easy adjustments to make that will lift this image no end.
Welcome and looking forward to more....
Posted by tony flashman on January 5, 2009 at 11:06 AM
agree with Phils comments, however on a freezing cold day like today its nice to see something warm!
Tony
Posted by Mark Sisson on January 5, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Welcome Scott - nice first post (nits covered) and look forward to seeing more.
Mark
Posted by Fran French on January 5, 2009 at 4:23 PM
Hi Scott and welcome.
I agree with the above comments, but never the less a very fine first post. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Posted by Magnus Hird on January 5, 2009 at 6:10 PM
Hi Scott, cool first post and welcome. Very autumnal colours but would benefit from more space on the left for the finch to look into. Look forward to seeing more
Posted by Scott Tilley on January 5, 2009 at 7:11 PM
Hi everyone, thanks for the welcome and feedback. My photoshop skills are still pretty basic with regard to sharpening etc. Will try and improve it for the next one!
Scott
Posted by Brett Lewis on January 5, 2009 at 7:59 PM
Hi Scott,
Welcome and indeed it is a nice shot for the first upload.. The comments on here are usually very fair and can offer some great insight into many aspects of photography and processing etc.. You have started with a very nice image despite the nits already mentioned and I look forward to more.. Enjoy the forum..!
Brett
Posted by Graeme Lee on January 6, 2009 at 3:24 AM
Hi Scott, very nice image and I agree with the comments regarding levels and more spce needed on the left. Look forward to more.
Discussion
20 replies(p.s. I hope I've downsized the image correctly
Canon 10d, sigma 50-500 cable release. @417mm 1/1000 F8.
Just sharpening and levels.
Regards
Scott
Andrew
Scott
(p.s. this has happened in the past!)
Nice post. Lovely colours in the background and uncluttered as you mention.
Down sampling looks fine - image may benefit from another round of USM after the downsize.
Rob
Regards,
David
Danny
Phil
Welcome to the forum and a nice first post with lovely warm colours.
Lovely first post! Welcome to UKNP!
Welcome and looking forward to more....
Tony
Mark
I agree with the above comments, but never the less a very fine first post. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Fran
A really attractive first post.
Scott
Welcome and indeed it is a nice shot for the first upload.. The comments on here are usually very fair and can offer some great insight into many aspects of photography and processing etc.. You have started with a very nice image despite the nits already mentioned and I look forward to more.. Enjoy the forum..!
Brett
Ian Hay
Lee