Eagles Nest
Feb 18, 2019 13:15:41 #
Hi everyone, I took this shot back in 2017 of an eagles nest by the house. Nikon D5300, Tamron 150-600. 1/1000 F7 at 600 on tripod. Edited in LR. I would like to enlarge it but my questions to the group are:
1. Should I increase the exposure because sometimes when I look at it - it seems to dark but other times it looks fine..lol
2. What size print would work best? I am thinking 12x18 or do you think it would look good larger...like a 16x20 or 16x24?
3. If you were going to edit this - what changes would you make to make it better?
Thanks
Cindy
1. Should I increase the exposure because sometimes when I look at it - it seems to dark but other times it looks fine..lol
2. What size print would work best? I am thinking 12x18 or do you think it would look good larger...like a 16x20 or 16x24?
3. If you were going to edit this - what changes would you make to make it better?
Thanks
Cindy
Feb 18, 2019 13:36:55 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Hi everyone, I took this shot back in 2017 of an e... (show quote)
I can’t help with the questions (to new at this), but want to say, “Great Shot”.
Feb 18, 2019 13:42:14 #
Great shot. I’d try cropping right and left to emphasize the strong diagonal and then try some different aspect ratios - I’d guess 3:2 or 5:4 would work. I’ve always liked 16x20 prints.
Feb 18, 2019 14:07:33 #
cdayton wrote:
Great shot. I’d try cropping right and left to emphasize the strong diagonal and then try some different aspect ratios - I’d guess 3:2 or 5:4 would work. I’ve always liked 16x20 prints.
I would add for consideration, crop off the bottom half of the nest (maybe a little more).
You have a great view into the nest!!
Pat
Feb 18, 2019 14:28:04 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Hi everyone, I took this shot back in 2017 of an e... (show quote)
Well, 1st off it is a pretty nice shot !
If I were going to submit this to a contest, this is what I came up with -
Basicly, I lightened it, added contrast and saturation, cropped and reduced size for better viewing here. This cropping works out to almost a 2:1 format --- maybe 13X24.....
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Feb 18, 2019 18:30:04 #
Mister H wrote:
I can’t help with the questions (to new at this), but want to say, “Great Shot”.
Thanks! I really appreciate the compliment!
Feb 18, 2019 18:30:34 #
cdayton wrote:
Great shot. I’d try cropping right and left to emphasize the strong diagonal and then try some different aspect ratios - I’d guess 3:2 or 5:4 would work. I’ve always liked 16x20 prints.
Thanks...I will play with the crop!
Feb 18, 2019 18:31:37 #
Jay Pat wrote:
I would add for consideration, crop off the bottom half of the nest (maybe a little more).
You have a great view into the nest!!
Pat
You have a great view into the nest!!
Pat
Thanks...the nest is only about a 30 minute walk from my house -- it's amazing to be able to watch them. I will play with cropping and see what I can come up with!
Feb 18, 2019 18:32:40 #
imagemeister wrote:
Well, 1st off it is a pretty nice shot !
If I were going to submit this to a contest, this is what I came up with -
Basicly, I lightened it, added contrast and saturation, cropped and reduced size for better viewing here. This cropping works out to almost a 2:1 format --- maybe 13X24.....
..
If I were going to submit this to a contest, this is what I came up with -
Basicly, I lightened it, added contrast and saturation, cropped and reduced size for better viewing here. This cropping works out to almost a 2:1 format --- maybe 13X24.....
..
That's great! Thank you for playing around with it....I will crop it down more and play with the lighting, contrast and saturation to see if I can come close to what you did!
Feb 19, 2019 09:19:39 #
A slight vignette might aid in keeping the eye toward the nest and birds, especially in the upper two corners.
Feb 19, 2019 11:06:03 #
Feb 19, 2019 16:47:25 #
Wanda Krack wrote:
A slight vignette might aid in keeping the eye toward the nest and birds, especially in the upper two corners.
I didn't even think about adding a slight vignette....that might work as well! Thank you
Feb 19, 2019 16:48:03 #
Feb 19, 2019 19:29:29 #
Just a very nice capture that will look great on your wall whatever you decide, Cindy!
Feb 19, 2019 21:44:48 #
Geezer Bill
Loc: San Diego County, CA
This is a great shot. I personally think that the exposure is good and looks very natural to me. If it were mine I might play with cropping it a bit, but that's just me.
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