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Jul 9, 2018 09:10:18 #

Jim Plogger Loc: East Tennessee

Jul 9, 2018 09:11:52 #

Goober Loc: Southeastern PA

My least favorite of these images is “C”, as it has too much magenta as evidenced by the branch near the feet as well as the darker parts of the bird. Same goes for “B” but to a lesser extent. I think “A” is the best image with some minor adjustments like increasing mid tone contrast a bit, a little sharpening and very slight increase in saturation. Not really pertinent to your question but I find your oval signature thinger in the lower right corner very distracting. Just my opinion.

Jul 9, 2018 09:21:30 #

Dziadzi Loc: Wilkes-Barre, PA

I like B.

Jul 9, 2018 09:57:02 #

Gampa

Jul 9, 2018 10:24:04 #

jonjacobik Loc: Quincy, MA

Thank you everyone. You helped me with a decision - the best photo starts with one that was taken well, and adjusted the least. In the test, B was Photoshop output that I used to test evaluate - and nearly everyone thought it was the least liked. So Topaz can help a poor photo, but seldom is a poor photo worth salvage.

Here's the original, from the original raw file, with just a shadow adjustment. I think it's a good photo.

I've watched his parents since February, in March as they incubated the egg, hatching April 4th. This 13 week old fedgling flew for the first time 8 days before this was shot. It's been a privilege to watch him grow.

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Jul 9, 2018 10:31:42 #

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

jonjacobik wrote:

I'm evaluating Topaz Studio, and trying to decide if it adds value. One of young eagle photos is the best I can do with Photoshop, the other 2 are the same photo with one-click presets, "HDR warmer" and "Warm Light".

It seems like they add some value, but is it an improvement?

If you reply with A, B, or C . . . .I'll know.
Thanks

No. 2 may be better, but the color change may not be natural. Only you and others who know the bird can tell whether the correction is good or not.

Jul 9, 2018 10:44:25 #

jonjacobik Loc: Quincy, MA

Thanks everyone.

Here's the best view I have of this photo. From the original raw file, I lightened the shadow and nudged the saturation slider a bit - I think that's all the adjustment needed.

The best photo is one that is taken well. The eagle was sitting in heavy shade (92 degrees at 10 AM who could blame him), a little sunbeam highlighted his eyes.

I've followed his parents as they began nesting in February, incubated during March, and this 12 week old fledgling flew for the first time just a week before.

I think I'll skip purchasing Topaz. the trial was was worth the effort.

Thanks again

Jul 9, 2018 10:55:37 #

AlohaJim Loc: Retired. Hawaii >> N. Arizona.

jonjacobik wrote:

Thanks everyone. br br Here's the best view I hav... (show quote)

Very nice composition, Jon
aloha
jim

Jul 9, 2018 11:03:43 #

dmwendt Loc: Pharr TX

Jul 9, 2018 11:07:19 #

dglphoto Loc: Lynnwood, WA

I prefer C.

Jul 9, 2018 11:16:55 #

gener202002

I like #1 the best because I like the grayer sky. That is, of course, a very personal opinion. In number three, the sky is just a little bit too light of blue for my taste. It gives it an unreal feel. The white sky isn't bad, but the gray just seems to fit better here. For me anyway.

Jul 9, 2018 11:24:00 #