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Long tailed duck, Barrow AK tundra
Aug 28, 2023 12:34:32   #
Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona
 
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earlier this summer. There is a lot that I like about this image but there are a couple of strange aspects that IMO need correction. I find the ice reflection artifacts on the left odd. I don't know why they show up as they do, but are present in the original image and are not a result of processing. Also, the lines in the background water (if you look closely) also are a bit odd and perhaps are a result of the pan when tracking the bird, even though the shutter speed was 1/5000. These have been soften significantly but still a bit distracting.

Anyway, I like the image and wanted to share. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Sony a1, 600mm f/4 +1.4x converter (840mm), f/5.6 (wide open), ISO 1250


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Aug 28, 2023 12:38:15   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Beautiful work, Frank! Did you use post-processing? Sometimes lines like these show up in sharpening.

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Aug 28, 2023 12:45:42   #
jdtonkinson Loc: Red Wing, MN
 
Frank, I also like this image. Nicely done

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Aug 28, 2023 12:47:19   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Nalu wrote:
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earlier this summer. There is a lot that I like about this image but there are a couple of strange aspects that IMO need correction. I find the ice reflection artifacts on the left odd. I don't know why they show up as they do, but are present in the original image and are not a result of processing. Also, the lines in the background water (if you look closely) also are a bit odd and perhaps are a result of the pan when tracking the bird, even though the shutter speed was 1/5000. These have been soften significantly but still a bit distracting.

Anyway, I like the image and wanted to share. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Sony a1, 600mm f/4 +1.4x converter (840mm), f/5.6 (wide open), ISO 1250
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earli... (show quote)


Hefty, carrying all that necessary insulation, and quite beautiful 🥇🥇💙🥇🥇

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Aug 28, 2023 12:52:37   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
Really nice.

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Aug 28, 2023 19:07:44   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Very nice.

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Aug 29, 2023 06:21:34   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Nalu wrote:
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earlier this summer. There is a lot that I like about this image but there are a couple of strange aspects that IMO need correction. I find the ice reflection artifacts on the left odd. I don't know why they show up as they do, but are present in the original image and are not a result of processing. Also, the lines in the background water (if you look closely) also are a bit odd and perhaps are a result of the pan when tracking the bird, even though the shutter speed was 1/5000. These have been soften significantly but still a bit distracting.

Anyway, I like the image and wanted to share. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Sony a1, 600mm f/4 +1.4x converter (840mm), f/5.6 (wide open), ISO 1250
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earli... (show quote)

Nice shot.

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Aug 29, 2023 06:41:42   #
tcthome Loc: NJ
 
Great catch. Ice kind of looks like sunlight on the ice crystals, (sort of like a macro photo of a snow flake) to me.

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Aug 29, 2023 08:35:29   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Nalu wrote:
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earlier this summer. There is a lot that I like about this image but there are a couple of strange aspects that IMO need correction. I find the ice reflection artifacts on the left odd. I don't know why they show up as they do, but are present in the original image and are not a result of processing. Also, the lines in the background water (if you look closely) also are a bit odd and perhaps are a result of the pan when tracking the bird, even though the shutter speed was 1/5000. These have been soften significantly but still a bit distracting.

Anyway, I like the image and wanted to share. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Sony a1, 600mm f/4 +1.4x converter (840mm), f/5.6 (wide open), ISO 1250
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earli... (show quote)



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Aug 29, 2023 10:26:42   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
I like the photo. Could the ice be simply cropped out. It looks as if there would be enough room under the bird to still have a great photo.

Dennis

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Aug 29, 2023 19:03:20   #
Nalu Loc: Southern Arizona
 
dennis2146 wrote:
I like the photo. Could the ice be simply cropped out. It looks as if there would be enough room under the bird to still have a great photo.

Dennis


Thanks for looking Dennis and the suggestion. Now, as I have looked at the area in question, I think it is a natural phenomena and as such I am inclined to keep it in the photo and not mess with it. IMO a crop to take it out would not preserve the composition I would be looking for. There are always compromises.

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Aug 29, 2023 20:51:19   #
dennis2146 Loc: Eastern Idaho
 
Nalu wrote:
Thanks for looking Dennis and the suggestion. Now, as I have looked at the area in question, I think it is a natural phenomena and as such I am inclined to keep it in the photo and not mess with it. IMO a crop to take it out would not preserve the composition I would be looking for. There are always compromises.


Exactly. As it is your photograph only you can decide what is best. It is already a great photograph so you are ahead of the game.

Dennis

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Aug 30, 2023 09:51:40   #
Bubalola Loc: Big Apple, NY
 
Nalu wrote:
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earlier this summer. There is a lot that I like about this image but there are a couple of strange aspects that IMO need correction. I find the ice reflection artifacts on the left odd. I don't know why they show up as they do, but are present in the original image and are not a result of processing. Also, the lines in the background water (if you look closely) also are a bit odd and perhaps are a result of the pan when tracking the bird, even though the shutter speed was 1/5000. These have been soften significantly but still a bit distracting.

Anyway, I like the image and wanted to share. Comments and suggestions are welcome.

Sony a1, 600mm f/4 +1.4x converter (840mm), f/5.6 (wide open), ISO 1250
This is another image taken in Barrow Alaska earli... (show quote)


Cool shot, Nalu!

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Sep 1, 2023 13:05:19   #
topcat Loc: Alameda, CA
 
Nice capture

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