Some captive birds being flown
Apr 25, 2012 12:38:04 #
A Bird of Prey Rescue Centre was flying some birds at a Garden Centre near me so I went along for a look. I found that I am not very good at panning - so here are some that are not flying.
Lizzie
Long Eared Owl
Stig
Apr 25, 2012 12:46:20 #
GrainyKev wrote:
A Bird of Prey Rescue Centre was flying some birds at a Garden Centre near me so I went along for a look. I found that I am not very good at panning - so here are some that are not flying.
Very nice shots.
Apr 25, 2012 12:54:41 #
That first shot is fantastic. They are all great shots. It must be easier when the subjects cooperate.
Apr 25, 2012 17:39:23 #
Thanks Billybuzz you are right, I don't pretend that they compare to wildlife shots - that is another level.
#1 owes its colours to Elements as it seemed a dull brown initially although I had seen colours at the time I took it. I duplicated the layer and applied 5% gaussian blur while changing the blending mode to 'colour'. I then applied a hue/sat adjustment linked to this layer. I could then wind the colour right up 30 or 40 without it blocking up. The colours then appeared as I had seen them. The same procedure brought out the owls eyes. Poor old Stig just stayed ugly.
#1 owes its colours to Elements as it seemed a dull brown initially although I had seen colours at the time I took it. I duplicated the layer and applied 5% gaussian blur while changing the blending mode to 'colour'. I then applied a hue/sat adjustment linked to this layer. I could then wind the colour right up 30 or 40 without it blocking up. The colours then appeared as I had seen them. The same procedure brought out the owls eyes. Poor old Stig just stayed ugly.
Apr 26, 2012 01:39:07 #
GrainyKev wrote:
A Bird of Prey Rescue Centre was flying some birds at a Garden Centre near me so I went along for a look. I found that I am not very good at panning - so here are some that are not flying.
Gorgeous pictures with visual impact. :thumbup:
Apr 26, 2012 08:51:39 #
Apr 26, 2012 11:12:16 #
GrainyKev wrote:
Thanks Billybuzz you are right, I don't pretend th... (show quote)
Thanks for the tip on using Elements to make the colors pop. Love the pictures.
Apr 26, 2012 11:15:13 #
GrainyKev wrote:
A Bird of Prey Rescue Centre was flying some birds at a Garden Centre near me so I went along for a look. I found that I am not very good at panning - so here are some that are not flying.
very nice! Thanks for sharing. :-D
Apr 27, 2012 09:42:47 #
Apr 27, 2012 13:14:45 #
Thanks Wheezie - blimey you have done some stuff in the past.
As Billybuzz said it's easier when they are tied to a post.
Try that hue/sat adjustment, it's amazing the colours that appear. It can bugger up the greens a bit though.
The owl is a full portrait but I like to crop in on the head to get those eyes.
As Billybuzz said it's easier when they are tied to a post.
Try that hue/sat adjustment, it's amazing the colours that appear. It can bugger up the greens a bit though.
The owl is a full portrait but I like to crop in on the head to get those eyes.
Apr 27, 2012 18:53:30 #
perhaps you don't pan well, I wouldn't know. But your portraits here are wonderful... even Stig should be pleased... after all, we are what we are and looks are just the exterior part.
Apr 27, 2012 19:16:19 #
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