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Hi Rob, I've been coming back to this image a few times now, so...
- Firstly I might try to get some more detail from the chest, perhaps increasing the mid tone
- Can I assume the grass blades to the LHS) of the KF are in front, if so I might look at trying to reduce it where it runs over the bill.
- Runs some more select sharpening just to tighten things up, especially around the eye
- Having the branch at an angle adds interest, but not sold on the perch, however as this is from a Public hide I appreciate your hands are tied.
Thanks all for your comments.
Steve, I appreciate the advise but I'm afraid my processing skills are somewhat limited. (to say the least). I have processed this in Lightroom 3 and done what I can to the best of my ability but my concern is that I'll go to far and end up spoiling what I already have!
I'm not too fond of the perch either but as they say "you takes what you get". I particularly remember this day as I had spent over 4 hours waiting and when this bird turned up it chose that branch to sit on for less than a minute and then flew off again. Oh the joys of wildlife photography.
Oh the joys of wildlife photography. how very true Rob.
No worries re PS and the tweaks, fully understand.
Posted by Paul Whippey on April 9, 2012 at 5:39 PM
Very nice photo. I agree with Steve about the processing, particularly about the sharpening to pull out some more detail. But its still a cracking picture and the BG suits the subject superbly.
Discussion
12 replies1/500 f5.6 iso 320
500mm
about 70% of full frame.
Taken from fixed public hide.
Nick.
Always a winner with me they are such a photogenic species as illustrated.
Keith.
Looks bang on to me too, love the BG on this, with the greens fading into the whites. Nicely done, Robert.
Andy...
Bob
Rene de Heer
- Firstly I might try to get some more detail from the chest, perhaps increasing the mid tone
- Can I assume the grass blades to the LHS) of the KF are in front, if so I might look at trying to reduce it where it runs over the bill.
- Runs some more select sharpening just to tighten things up, especially around the eye
- Having the branch at an angle adds interest, but not sold on the perch, however as this is from a Public hide I appreciate your hands are tied.
Just my feedback Rob.
TFS
Steve
Steve, I appreciate the advise but I'm afraid my processing skills are somewhat limited.
I'm not too fond of the perch either but as they say "you takes what you get". I particularly remember this day as I had spent over 4 hours waiting and when this bird turned up it chose that branch to sit on for less than a minute and then flew off again. Oh the joys of wildlife photography.
Looks good to me.- nespecially the large version.
JR
No worries re PS and the tweaks, fully understand.