Well i've been hovering in the back ground for months, viewing some amazing images and gaining inspiration for future images..
So its about time i joined in, this is my first upload so hope it loads correctly.
Image taken in Gran Canaria.
A composite of two images body from one head from another.
Canon 50D - Canon 400L F5.6 - 1/500 - 5.6 - iso 400 - +2/3
Mick.
Personally I think there could be some more space on the right hand side. On my current monitor it looks like it could do with some more contrast. If the +2/3 was -2/3 I think it would have helped. Mind you, by the time you dial in something else, the moment can pass.
I look forward to more!
Chris
Posted by Ian Macdermott on December 29, 2009 at 6:01 PM
Hi Michael
nice first post not too worried about the lack of space on the RHS but it could do with a little more punch
By the way I cant see the join
Posted by David Taylor on December 29, 2009 at 7:03 PM
Welcome, a very nice image to start with, even if it is another bird.
Posted by Craig Jones on December 30, 2009 at 6:30 AM
Welcome Michael,lovely image of this beautiful bird,pose caught is nice with the slight head turn and catchlight,pov is very good, thank you for your honesty on the two images put together
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 30, 2009 at 6:56 AM
Excellent shot of this very flighty species, works for me as posted.
Andy...
Posted by Philip Newman on December 30, 2009 at 7:04 AM
Would ideally prefer it off the ground but this is how you often see them - lovely image, perhaps a wee bit more contrast.
Good on you for your honesty regarding the composite and it is a very nice image. If I was to crop it anywhere I would crop off the bottom and then take a little off the left.
Best wishes for 2010
Andy
Posted by Paul Hobson on December 30, 2009 at 6:03 PM
Hi Michael
cracking crest, perhaps darken a tadge or boost the contrast, still a cracking bird and image
Discussion
8 repliesSo its about time i joined in, this is my first upload so hope it loads correctly.
Image taken in Gran Canaria.
A composite of two images body from one head from another.
Canon 50D - Canon 400L F5.6 - 1/500 - 5.6 - iso 400 - +2/3
Mick.
Welcome to UKNP. Good image to kick off with.
Personally I think there could be some more space on the right hand side. On my current monitor it looks like it could do with some more contrast. If the +2/3 was -2/3 I think it would have helped. Mind you, by the time you dial in something else, the moment can pass.
I look forward to more!
Chris
nice first post not too worried about the lack of space on the RHS but it could do with a little more punch
By the way I cant see the join
Excellent shot of this very flighty species, works for me as posted.
Andy...
Good on you for your honesty regarding the composite and it is a very nice image. If I was to crop it anywhere I would crop off the bottom and then take a little off the left.
Best wishes for 2010
Andy
cracking crest, perhaps darken a tadge or boost the contrast, still a cracking bird and image
Paul