Mockingbird, couldn't pass this one up - You can be the Judge
Nov 15, 2011 07:26:12 #
Here in the south there are a lot of Mockingbirds and we have tons of images of them, but this image turned out to be a keeper in my opinion.
It has been modified slightly using Topaz Adjust 4 to bring out more detail in the bird then merged with the original image in Photoshop CS5 so only the bird was modified and the background the original image.
I am including the original so you can see the difference.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300 mm f/2.8, with a Nikon TC-17E Teleconverter, Exposure 1/800 sec at f/6.3, ISO 400, no flash
It has been modified slightly using Topaz Adjust 4 to bring out more detail in the bird then merged with the original image in Photoshop CS5 so only the bird was modified and the background the original image.
I am including the original so you can see the difference.
Nikon D300, Nikkor 300 mm f/2.8, with a Nikon TC-17E Teleconverter, Exposure 1/800 sec at f/6.3, ISO 400, no flash
Modified
Original
Nov 15, 2011 21:04:41 #
Nov 16, 2011 10:44:49 #
Jon, that Mockingbird is BEAUTIFUL. Mockingbirds in my mind are mean (at least they are in Texas). But he is gorgeous, you did a great job!
Nov 16, 2011 10:50:53 #
jonsund wrote:
Here in the south there are a lot of Mockingbirds ... (show quote)
Great photo and this is a perfect example of quality. The exposure is perfect, the sharpness is perfect and you got him to pose perfectly
Well done
Nov 16, 2011 10:51:36 #
MissyD
Loc: Denver, Colorado
OMG! Stunning!!! I applaud you and would recommend you printing this up on canvas for your home and/or sending to contests. Congratulations on a beautiful bird portrait! WOW.
Nov 16, 2011 14:34:23 #
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Nov 16, 2011 14:51:43 #
very nice..I feel like I can almost reach out and touch him. The branch is also so sharp.. texture pops out ..Keep up your great work
Nov 16, 2011 16:11:41 #
Thank you all for your comments and encouragement. I will print this one and see what people think of the printed version.
Nov 16, 2011 16:22:11 #
Nov 16, 2011 19:33:18 #
Nov 16, 2011 19:38:11 #
I'm a big fan of artistic backgrounds and this has it along with a bird with a twinkling eye. Nice!
Nov 16, 2011 19:40:21 #
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