Which one?
Jan 21, 2018 20:53:41 #
I took this eagle shot last week, then cleaned up the out of focus limbs. I posted both versions on Facebook and at least one person liked the original best. I'm considering whether to print it or not, and if so which one. Personally, I like the cleaned up version, but would like confirmation from you.
Jan 21, 2018 20:55:06 #
Jan 21, 2018 21:01:17 #
You did an excellent conversion, but I prefer the more natural look in the orig.
Jan 21, 2018 21:01:29 #
Jan 21, 2018 21:14:49 #
RichardTaylor wrote:
I also think the cleaned up version is better.
Thanks Richard! I appreciate your input.
Jan 21, 2018 21:16:08 #
DeanS wrote:
You did an excellent conversion, but I prefer the more natural look in the orig.
Thank you Dean! Much appreciated.
Jan 21, 2018 21:17:33 #
Longshadow wrote:
Definitely the cleaned version. 
Thank you Longshadow! I found the out of focus limbs a bit distracting.
Jan 21, 2018 21:21:43 #
The cleaned up version is nice but the original has a more woodsy look to it, like the bird is in its natural environment
Jan 21, 2018 21:22:49 #
I like the cleaned up better, but try cropping closer-in now the background elements have been removed. I'd take a bit off the top and to the image left, as viewed. The bird doesn't need to be centered, but it doesn't need as much open space within the frame, either.
Jan 21, 2018 21:23:26 #
Cleaned up version.......but you might try some clouding in the back round
A gorgeous shot - which lens ? - and there must be story ....! 8-)
A gorgeous shot - which lens ? - and there must be story ....! 8-)
Jan 21, 2018 21:31:20 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
The cleaned up version is nice but the original has a more woodsy look to it, like the bird is in its natural environment
Thank you rmorrison1116! I wondering if I just removed the limbs at the right of the bird would be a better compromise. I might try that later.
Jan 21, 2018 21:34:17 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I like the cleaned up better, but try cropping closer-in now the background elements have been removed. I'd take a bit off the top and to the image left, as viewed. The bird doesn't need to be centered, but it doesn't need as much open space within the frame, either.
Thank you CHG_CANON! I'll give that a try.
Jan 21, 2018 21:34:42 #
Sugar'sDaddy wrote:
I took this eagle shot last week, then cleaned up the out of focus limbs. I posted both versions on Facebook and at least one person liked the original best. I'm considering whether to print it or not, and if so which one. Personally, I like the cleaned up version, but would like confirmation from you.
Cleaned up version without a question. Has more visual impact. In Lightroom, I would try a black vignette 1 or 2 to your liking.
Jan 21, 2018 21:40:34 #
imagemeister wrote:
Cleaned up version.......but you might try some clouding in the back round
A gorgeous shot - which lens ? - and there must be story ....! 8-)
A gorgeous shot - which lens ? - and there must be story ....! 8-)
Thank you imagemeister! I was thinking of adding some clouds after I posted it. I used the older Tammy 150-600. I wish I had and exciting story for you, but the eagle just sat there on the limb posing for me for about 30 minutes, quite unusual for me.
Jan 21, 2018 21:48:11 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Cleaned up version without a question. Has more visual impact. In Lightroom, I would try a black vignette 1 or 2 to your liking.
Thank you Stan! I hadn't thought of a vignette, but will give it a try along with the other suggestions.
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