Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Forums · UKNP

Barn Owl

Discussion

11 replies
Posted by Simon Litten on October 16, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Barn Owl
500mm f7.1 1/640 iso200 Full Frame


Hi all

As 90% of the barn owls I come across nowadays has a leg ring it's always a battle to get a shot in the field where the ring is hidden. I manage it now and again but most times I just have to live with it. But I've been experimenting with a different photoshop technique where I clone out the bulk of the ring and then 'paint in' the feather detail along the edges, blending it in with the Blur and Smudge tools. And to be honest I'm really pleased with the finished result. Just gotta work on the other thousand shots now!


View larger HERE



Simon
Posted by Simon Litten on October 16, 2010 at 9:38 AM
Before and after at 200%
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on October 16, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Nicely done Simon, great light. :toast:

TFS
Steve

PS Are you gravitating to duplicating painting next?

:wink:
Posted by keith mitchell on October 16, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Simon that's great work and the end result is excellent.
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Keith.
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on October 16, 2010 at 1:06 PM
Fine job done here Simon,
would also like the bird with ring on
nice catchlight and loads of detail too
:toast: :toast:
Bertl
Posted by Iain Tookey on October 16, 2010 at 1:19 PM
Excellent work, and the photo is great too! :smile:
Posted by Neil Burton on October 16, 2010 at 1:22 PM
I would live the ring to get a shot like that, great work man!
Posted by Kim Connolly on October 16, 2010 at 1:33 PM
A stunning composition and some brilliant editing. :toast:
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on October 16, 2010 at 2:22 PM
A great capture taken in lovely light :smile:
Well done.

Geoff.
Posted by Austin Thomas on October 16, 2010 at 2:46 PM
Very well done Simon, both in camera and in post.

Great light, subject details and a complimentary background.

Cheers

Austin
http://www.austin-thomas.co.uk
Posted by eric weight on October 16, 2010 at 2:55 PM
Beautiful work Simon; both the photography and the processing.
:wavey: :toast: eric
Posted by Bob Cox on October 16, 2010 at 4:28 PM
All been said , but it is a very nice pose , and a relaxed looking owl.

Bob.