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Apr 4, 2022 13:56:18   #
KenProspero
 
Rockefeller State Park April 3, 2022

Settings 400mm, ISO 3200, f/8.0, shutter 1/500


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Apr 4, 2022 14:03:32   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
A beauty, Ken!

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Apr 4, 2022 15:18:59   #
Curmudgeon Loc: SE Arizona
 
Nice capture

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Apr 5, 2022 08:33:49   #
abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
 
I would suggest the shot is too dark for my taste. Also, the foreground is too light and could have been burned in a bit.

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Apr 5, 2022 09:26:12   #
KenProspero
 
abc1234:

I think I agree with you -- Thanks for the input. Better?


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Apr 5, 2022 10:05:50   #
Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana
 
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

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Apr 5, 2022 10:57:20   #
abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois
 
KenProspero wrote:
abc1234:

I think I agree with you -- Thanks for the input. Better?


That is more like it. The foreground is still a little too light. If you use LR, then do a linear gradient from the bottom. Hold the control key (I think this right) so that the gradient moves up evenly. The trick is to make the bottom very gradually darker so the eye is drawn to the egret. I would apply a combination of clarity, contrast, and dehaze to make the white feathers to pop more. The picture is flat from a contrast standpoint. Finally, add a very slight negative vignette to increase the pop more.

I think the picture has a lot of potential and would like for you to learn how to bring it out. I look forward to seeing the result.

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Apr 5, 2022 11:44:29   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
A nice image.

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Apr 9, 2022 10:11:06   #
hettmoe Loc: Rural ND
 
Very nice!

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Apr 9, 2022 10:32:37   #
KenProspero
 
Thanks!!

FWIW -- here's the final version. thanks to abc1234 for invaluable advice.


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Apr 9, 2022 15:44:19   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
KenProspero wrote:
Thanks!!

FWIW -- here's the final version. thanks to abc1234 for invaluable advice.


Gorgeous capture 🌟💫🏆💫🌟

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Apr 10, 2022 13:59:17   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
I liked the first one!

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