1 and 3 are really, really good. But 2 and 4 are incredible!
Posted by Todd Caudle on August 21, 2010 at 8:49 PM
Good stuff, Kurt! I wish I had a pika photo collection like yours. And it's great to see the shagginess of the goats seems to have passed.
Posted by Rod Chandler on August 21, 2010 at 10:03 PM
Kurt, those pika shots are incredible. Great work! I love the light on that goat too.
Posted by John Mumaw on August 22, 2010 at 8:13 AM
What Morris said.
The half profile of the goat is superb, but I think it could use a couple of steps to make it really shine:
Try using 'AutoColor' and see what you think. I prefer the way the sky looks here, so consider masking it out afterward. Then select his eye and lift the middle of the Curve a bit to reveal a bit more color. You might even consider 'losing' the white dot on his coat.
Regardless, these are all excellent captures!
Posted by Momo Vuyisich on August 22, 2010 at 11:50 AM
What Morris said. I have already looked at these several times and will go back for more later. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful series Kurt. You're making good use of your 500mm.
Posted by Erik Aagaard on August 22, 2010 at 1:14 PM
I love #2 and #4. While they are totally different types of photos, I think #4 is my personal favorite. I actually like it just as shown here; to me the cool cast and lower contrast of the goat fits perfectly with the mood of the photo. I try to avoid anthropomorphism at all cost, but this dude sure looks like a wise old man of the mountain!
Really like this shot...the simple blue/black/white combination is stunning. I'm headed out in search of Mt. Goats this next weekend. Any suggestions for a destination that will lead me in the right direction?
Posted by Don George on August 23, 2010 at 11:37 AM
#2 really stands out. Looks like this guy will have a great winter.
Posted by Jack Brauer on August 23, 2010 at 9:05 PM
#2 is really nice. Would have liked a bit more DOF so the paws where in focus as well, but this one is really nice despite the nit. Would like to see the improved #4. Should be a killer.
Posted by Dan Walters on August 25, 2010 at 11:24 PM
Great images!! Really like that second pika image!
Discussion
23 repliesThe half profile of the goat is superb, but I think it could use a couple of steps to make it really shine:
Try using 'AutoColor' and see what you think. I prefer the way the sky looks here, so consider masking it out afterward. Then select his eye and lift the middle of the Curve a bit to reveal a bit more color. You might even consider 'losing' the white dot on his coat.
Regardless, these are all excellent captures!