Deja Vu
Aug 29, 2021 10:42:59 #
The Anghinga was shot in 2014 with a D7100 and my newly acquired Tamron 150-600. This was my first serious shot with that lens. The seed-heads shot is from 2019 at the same park, Gemini Springs, using the Sony A6400. The Anhinga was originally processed with Capture NX2. Yesterday I was archive diving and decided to reprocess these with my current software choices - Affinity Photo and Topaz Sharpen AI. The difference was dramatic and I wanted to share them because they are feel-good shots for me.
Aug 29, 2021 11:05:16 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
The Anghinga was shot in 2014 with a D7100 and my ... (show quote)
That is what that is. I thought it was some sort of Cormorant.
Aug 29, 2021 11:36:06 #
Aug 29, 2021 11:48:34 #
lamiaceae wrote:
That is what that is. I thought it was some sort of Cormorant.
They are quite different but frequently mistaken especially when the wings are folded. Anhingas have a sharply pointed beak while cormorants have a hook on the end. Anhingas are sometimes called Snake Birds because they swim with only their neck and head out of the water.
Aug 29, 2021 11:49:35 #
NMGal wrote:
Love them both, Carol.
Thank you! I've always been very fond of the Anhinga shot and I also tend to love graceful grasses.
Aug 29, 2021 14:40:56 #
Aug 29, 2021 15:17:29 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
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Outstanding shooting and reprocessing
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Aug 29, 2021 20:09:40 #
joecichjr wrote:
Outstanding shooting and reprocessing
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Thank you, Joe.
Aug 29, 2021 23:02:38 #
Beaut shots Carol, we call them Australian Darters over here... 
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Aug 30, 2021 08:09:57 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
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i like both of these beautiful shots, carol...great job and on the pp too.
Aug 30, 2021 08:53:18 #
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Aug 30, 2021 09:47:38 #
kpmac wrote:
Two very nice images, Carol. A before and after post would be interesting.
Thank you, Ken. Here's the Anhinga as originally processed. That will give you a feel for the change. Looking at it again now, I see I need to bring back a bit of the detail in the darks. That will be my next project.
Edit: I just added an adjusted edit. I think it is better but not sure.
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