Adubin Loc: Indialantic, Florida

I posted 2 photos on this forum thread the other day. Refer to http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-6810-1.html#69771 . Per every bodies suggestions, I enhanced 2 two per their recommendations.
See below;
Photo # 1
1. Take brown from top of Hoodie's head
2. Sharpen top Hoodie's eye
3. Darken blade of grass in front of female Hoodie
4. Look at more sharpening over to photo (maybe a mask Topaz Adjust 4)
5. Look better color tonal with Levels

Photo # 2
1. Lighten up head on the middle Wood Stork
2. Clean up particles in water
3. Give more headroom to the top Wood Stork. I also need it to fit on a 11X14 inch paper.
4. Look at improving contrast
5. See what photo looks without reflection

Please provide me with your honest feedback on the enhanced photos. I cropped Photo #2 per someone request, but I don't think it works. Arnold

Photo #1


Photo #1 Post Enhancements


Photo #2


Photo #2 Post Enhancements


Photo #2 Post Enhancements & Cropped

tilde531 Loc: Seaford Delaware

The edits REALLY paid off!
Fabulous job!

Re:Woodstorks- BOTH edits are perfect... just making a personal preference call as to which one to enter.
I really like the UN-cropped one for the reflection!

Adubin Loc: Indialantic, Florida

tilde531, Thanks for your quick response to my request, Arnold

rockgardenplants Loc: Utah

Photo #2 enhanced but uncropped is amazing! Those birds must have talked among themselves saying, "Let's do a pose for this guy." ;)

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

No No No you can't crop the photo.. You need Reflection. That makes this photo Great... Just my opinion.

plwf

The editing on the color one is an improvement. I agree with the others. Don't crop out the reflection. Awesome pics.

photophly Loc: Old Bridge NJ

The enhanced b and w...with the the reflection is perfect.crisp,clear with plenty of detail