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Oct 17, 2016 10:39:49   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Looking for some input. Do you like this photo or not, and why? It is pretty much as taken, used Nik B&W software sillouette.


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Oct 17, 2016 10:52:21   #
John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN
 
It has potential for so many reasons. How about for an album cover for a vinyl of bird songs or songs by a band named The Birds. While totally plain, it is capable of sending a strong message.

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Oct 17, 2016 10:55:36   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Thanks for commenting. Interesting. I'm still not sure whether or not I like it, but something about it has me asking the questions.

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Oct 17, 2016 12:39:15   #
Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI
 
The top line of birds is more interesting...the bird 2nd from the left on the bottom really distracts me.

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Oct 17, 2016 13:21:27   #
amersfoort
 
An interesting shot which I quite like.

There is a lot of noise around and below the bottom left hand bird. I would clone that out myself.

Are they starlings? If so, I can't understand why a number of them have white spots on them.

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Oct 17, 2016 13:28:27   #
Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington
 
I love contrasty, graphics-like b&w, especially silhouettes, and this is no exception.

I have the opposite response from Cdouthitt: for me, that bird adds visual interest because of the silhouette being sharply different from the others.

I also think having two rows of birds brings a nice balance to the random positions of the birds. Grounding it, if you will.

Can't think of anything I'd change. Fun and eye-catching!

(edit - enlarging the download, I see the birds' spots that amersfoot mentions. You could try increasing contrast to see if that removes, or clone them, or actually you could bring them out more with selective edits. Just depends on what you want from the final image, and whether you will print it - and what size. And now I'm thinking they are all starlings except for the one with tail showing. Do you know if that is the case? Just curious )

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Oct 17, 2016 14:01:56   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
amersfoort wrote:
An interesting shot which I quite like.

There is a lot of noise around and below the bottom left hand bird. I would clone that out myself.

Are they starlings? If so, I can't understand why a number of them have white spots on them.


Yes, they are starlings. I will look at the noise and see if I can get it out. Thanks!

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Oct 17, 2016 14:03:45   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Cdouthitt wrote:
The top line of birds is more interesting...the bird 2nd from the left on the bottom really distracts me.


Hmmm, thank you for your opinion. I hadn't thought about cropping out one line.

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Oct 17, 2016 14:05:34   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Linda From Maine wrote:
I love contrasty, graphics-like b&w, especially silhouettes, and this is no exception.

I have the opposite response from Cdouthitt: for me, that bird adds visual interest because of the silhouette being sharply different from the others.

I also think having two rows of birds brings a nice balance to the random positions of the birds. Grounding it, if you will.

Can't think of anything I'd change. Fun and eye-catching!

(edit - enlarging the download, I see the birds' spots that amersfoot mentions. You could try increasing contrast to see if that removes, or clone them, or actually you could bring them out more with selective edits. Just depends on what you want from the final image, and whether you will print it - and what size. And now I'm thinking they are all starlings except for the one with tail showing. Do you know if that is the case? Just curious )
I love contrasty, graphics-like b&w, especiall... (show quote)


Linda, Thanks for taking the time to view and comment. Yes, they are starlings and I just might bring out the little bits of white. Great suggestion.

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Oct 17, 2016 14:15:54   #
Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI
 
Coolcameragirl wrote:
Hmmm, thank you for your opinion. I hadn't thought about cropping out one line.


It's my 20 years of a graphic designer in me...no problem.

That said, I'd have preferred an odd number of birds space out on the wire too...but that's getting nit-picky ;-) Also, after looking at full size, I'd boost the contrast to fully darken the inside of the birds.

This would have made for a great etching/intaglio print...you know, metal plate etched, then acid washed and transferred to print paper via a press. Ah, the good old days.

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Oct 17, 2016 16:52:38   #
John_F Loc: Minneapolis, MN
 
Another thought - make into a greeting card cover. It is a simplicity that works.

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Oct 18, 2016 13:10:34   #
OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR
 
amersfoort wrote:

Are they starlings? If so, I can't understand why a number of them have white spots on them.


Just a wild guess, it's because starlings have white spots!

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Oct 18, 2016 13:45:49   #
amersfoort
 
OddJobber wrote:
Just a wild guess, it's because starlings have white spots!


This afternoon I used my binoculars to look at some starlings in my garden and you're quite correct. I've only looked at them without binoculars before and considered they were basically brown with sheen of purples and greens.

My mistake .

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Oct 18, 2016 14:23:54   #
Rich2236 Loc: E. Hampstead, New Hampshire
 
Absolutely beautiful silhouette....DO NOT clone out the bottom bird, (second from the left.) You have a perfect "wrong way Corrigan" picture...Which doesn't happen very often.
Rich...

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Oct 18, 2016 14:32:14   #
Coolcameragirl Loc: Bradenton, FL
 
Rich2236 wrote:
Absolutely beautiful silhouette....DO NOT clone out the bottom bird, (second from the left.) You have a perfect "wrong way Corrigan" picture...Which doesn't happen very often.
Rich...


Thanks for the comments. What is a "wrong way Corrigan" picture?

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