Pallas Fish Eagle

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6 replies

Posted by Brian Matthews on May 20, 2006 at 3:40 AM

Hi,

Not been about for a while, just got back from a 5 week trip to India. Wasn't sure what to put up but like this one. This is a Pallas Fish Eagle a highly endangered bird(like most now!). It was hunting for frogs (who didn't have much of a chance).

Thanks

Brian

Camera Model: Canon EOS-1Ds Mark II
Shutter speed: 1/400 sec
Aperture: 4
Exposure mode: Av
Exposure compensation: +1/3
ISO: 100
Lens: Canon 500mm F4
Handheld

Posted by Rene de Heer on May 20, 2006 at 5:16 AM

Nice image Brian but it could do with a bit more contrast and i also find it a bit too dark for my likings.
Rene de Heer

Posted by Rob Howard on May 20, 2006 at 5:26 AM

Hi Brian,

I would agrre with Rene comments, but still a nice record shot and must be great seeing these birds.

Regards

Rob

Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 20, 2006 at 8:21 AM

Abit more fiddling in PS and it will be a fine image

Posted by Brian Matthews on May 20, 2006 at 10:43 AM

It is a very dark bird, don't really do photoshop but will give it a whirl, Thanks guys!!

Posted by Mike Smith on May 20, 2006 at 1:03 PM

Brian - hope you don't mind had a quick fiddle with the curves blue - increased, red - decreased and RBG - increased - only very small adjustments pulling center up or down - helps to get rid of the murky sky whilst retaining white & black points

Mike

Posted by Brian Matthews on May 20, 2006 at 1:13 PM

Mike could you drop me email with how you do that in photohop?