1st Raptor and a few others
Nov 19, 2021 12:03:57 #
prcb1949
Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
Got my first raptor - a common European Kestrel and a few other birds. I would appreciate some constructive criticism. I sort of like the Kestrel but still felt the two shots were a bit soft and the sky too blue - opinions are welcomed. The Snowy Egret I struggled with. The exposure I could not quite get the detail I would have liked.
Nov 19, 2021 12:51:16 #
The Kestrel shots are outstanding! I've never been able to get a good going away shot of a bird in flight.
Nov 19, 2021 14:00:40 #
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Nov 19, 2021 15:33:37 #
JohnnyDW
Loc: Richmond and Sunshine Valley British Columbia
A beautiful and interesting set of images. #1 Kestrel could be easily fixed by editing to desaturate/lighten the too blue sky.
The bird itself is lovely with a great pose, eye and detail. It's a little oversaturated too to my eye but that's just a matter of taste.
I think you did a good job of exposing the Egret and just need to lighten the shadows to balance the photo.
For real control over single subject exposure use center spot metering if you have time to set it up.
That snowy plumage is tough to get right. Maybe a little sharpening on the bird itself as a final touch.
Nicely done!
The bird itself is lovely with a great pose, eye and detail. It's a little oversaturated too to my eye but that's just a matter of taste.
I think you did a good job of exposing the Egret and just need to lighten the shadows to balance the photo.
For real control over single subject exposure use center spot metering if you have time to set it up.
That snowy plumage is tough to get right. Maybe a little sharpening on the bird itself as a final touch.
Nicely done!
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Nov 19, 2021 15:51:41 #
prcb1949
Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
JohnnyDW wrote:
A beautiful and interesting set of images. #1 Kest... (show quote)
Thanks for your comments - I am going to have to spend time learning how to edit. I have windows 10 and Nikon capture 2 which I have not been able to figure out the Windows 10 is very basic and works some images but not on all.Getting to grips with metering is also an aim. Matrix is my setting at the moment.
Nov 19, 2021 15:52:25 #
Nov 19, 2021 15:53:52 #
prcb1949
Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
kpmac wrote:
Nice sharp images. Egrets are notoriously hard to expose correctly.
Thanks - yes egrets are a challenge!
Nov 20, 2021 06:48:33 #
prcb1949 wrote:
Got my first raptor - a common European Kestrel and a few other birds. I would appreciate some constructive criticism. I sort of like the Kestrel but still felt the two shots were a bit soft and the sky too blue - opinions are welcomed. The Snowy Egret I struggled with. The exposure I could not quite get the detail I would have liked.
Fantastic set of images!!!
Nov 20, 2021 07:40:31 #
These are good shots, nicely captured and framed. Generally, pictures of birds from behind and/or flying away are not included for presentation.
Nov 20, 2021 07:50:22 #
prcb1949
Loc: Ex Zimbabwe - Now UK
ClarkJohnson wrote:
These are good shots, nicely captured and framed. Generally, pictures of birds from behind and/or flying away are not included for presentation.
Thanks for your comments all welcome !
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