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Robin on a ...

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Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on April 4, 2013 at 7:24 AM
Robin on a ...
... spade. Yes I know, a cliché shot, but I just couldn't resist.
Comments and critiques are most welcome and much appreciated.
I'v processed the RAW file in LR4, which I recently purchased, so please let me know if I have done well.
Nikon D300s @ 400 mm, iso 400, 1/160 sec, f4 on a tripod.
Posted by Bob Johnson on April 4, 2013 at 7:59 AM
Hi Sandra.

Cliche is fine by me as there is a reason that it is a cliche :wink: Perhaps I would position the bird and handle a little further to the right side and maybe beef up the colour and contrast a little on the bird.

Bob :smile:
Posted by Mike Smith on April 4, 2013 at 9:32 AM
Nicley done, snow really lifts the image - I'm guessing your Xmas cards this year will be........ :smile:

Now you've got these in the bag, you need to get a hammer and blowtorch on your spade handle to distress it slightly :wink:
Posted by Stephen Kaluski on April 4, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Hi Sandra, bang on the money for me, re comp.

The only thing I might do is pinch the sliders in, in Levels, say 12 & 246, add a Luminosity layer with a soft light blend and a hint more selective sharpening. Nice work. :toast:

TFS
Steve
Posted by Neil Burton on April 4, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Nice setup, commercially great shot too!
Posted by Jeroen Stel on April 5, 2013 at 9:29 AM
Wonderful clean and crisp shot!
The falling snow really adds a lot to this one.

greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by keith mitchell on April 5, 2013 at 4:08 PM
Sandra it looks really good to me I do like the falling snow makes a great scene. :wavey:

Keith. :smile:
Posted by Phil Ellard on April 6, 2013 at 6:46 AM
Lovely in every way :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: