This is a "how to fix" photo of a Sandhill Crane.
May 18, 2021 11:53:05 #
May 18, 2021 13:18:52 #
Rick from NY wrote:
I think you're speaking to me? If you use quote reply as I did here, it helps people follow conversations.I like yours better than my 60 sec fix. Especially the burning.
I compared my edit to yours before posting and feel that the biggest difference is yours still contains a lot of contrast. Some have written in this thread that they like that, so as always, personal preference comes into play - especially for our OP
May 18, 2021 13:24:19 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I think you're speaking to me? If you use quote reply as I did here, it helps people follow conversations.
I compared my edit to yours before posting and feel that the biggest difference is yours still contains a lot of contrast. Some have written in this thread that they like that, so as always, personal preference comes into play - especially for our OP
I compared my edit to yours before posting and feel that the biggest difference is yours still contains a lot of contrast. Some have written in this thread that they like that, so as always, personal preference comes into play - especially for our OP
I do like a vibrant contrasty look over realism. But, that is a side issue to the others, and I do like what both of you show. Thank you
May 18, 2021 13:26:34 #
Thanks for the opportunity!
frankNichols wrote:
I do like a vibrant contrasty look over realism. But, that is a side issue to the others, and I do like what both of you show. Thank you
May 18, 2021 13:30:28 #
Rick from NY
Loc: Sarasota FL
Linda From Maine wrote:
I think you're speaking to me? If you use quote reply as I did here, it helps people follow conversations.
I compared my edit to yours before posting and feel that the biggest difference is yours still contains a lot of contrast. Some have written in this thread that they like that, so as always, personal preference comes into play - especially for our OP
I compared my edit to yours before posting and feel that the biggest difference is yours still contains a lot of contrast. Some have written in this thread that they like that, so as always, personal preference comes into play - especially for our OP
Yes I was referring to your fix. Some may like the high contrast, but I do not. In fact, had I spent more time with my fix, I would have toned down the hot white in the background way more by using separate layer and for sure would have addressed the contrast in the bg. As I said, the way both of ours were presented, I prefer yours.
Most interesting part of this thread is the fact that most people including the OP are focused on the hot background. In fact, I think th poorly exposed subject is the major flaw with the image. The bird needed some serious adjustments - his head and eyes especially were barely visible. Both you and I addressed that.
May 18, 2021 15:16:58 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I used curves to lighten mid-tones and darken whites. A bit of dodge (selective lightening) on the bird and burn (darkening) of near foliage. Detail extractor filter from Nik Color Efex applied to the bird.
Thank you, everyone, Here is my fix with suggestions. I need to do a little more work on the "halo" around the bird, but it looks better to me.
Any more ideas?
May 18, 2021 15:26:19 #
May 18, 2021 15:28:13 #
May 18, 2021 17:18:27 #
frankNichols wrote:
The bird is certainly the star here! Personally, I'd make its head just a skosh lighter.Thank you, everyone, Here is my fix with suggestions. I need to do a little more work on the "halo" around the bird, but it looks better to me.
Any more ideas?
Any more ideas?
May 18, 2021 18:07:38 #
May 18, 2021 19:58:16 #
frankNichols wrote:
I like everything about this shot, except the bright sunlight patch behind his head. I thought the branch hanging down behind him would break it up enough that it would distract me but it still bothers me.
Would it help to darken the bright area behind his head in PP, or would that looks too artificial?
Am I overreacting?
Nikon D7500
AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm 1:5.6E ED VR
ISO 640, 1/320, f5.6, 270mm
Date: 05/17/2021
Edited in: Capture One 21
Would it help to darken the bright area behind his head in PP, or would that looks too artificial?
Am I overreacting?
Nikon D7500
AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm 1:5.6E ED VR
ISO 640, 1/320, f5.6, 270mm
Date: 05/17/2021
Edited in: Capture One 21
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