Do you have a preference?
Jun 4, 2023 09:46:58 #
Way behind on my photo processing. Just starting the images from our Costa Rica trip last November. These shots are two views of the same bird. Do you have a preference? When the first image was taken, he (Olive-crowned Yellowthroat) was singing in response to a play back from our guide, Chambita. The bird was looking directly at us providing an engaging image, but with DOF problems. After the initial recording was played, the bird continued to sing on his own for 60 seconds. The back ground was pretty "busy" with a lot of sticks and leaves (this was in the rainforest after all), so I applied a selective blur to the BG. Otherwise the images were processed in PS with the BG slightly darkened and the bird slightly brightened.
I have a "weakness" for yellow birds. My favorite color!
Taken with a Canon R5, 600 mm f/4.0 lens off a tripod from a boat at Cano Negro, Costa Rica.
I have a "weakness" for yellow birds. My favorite color!
Taken with a Canon R5, 600 mm f/4.0 lens off a tripod from a boat at Cano Negro, Costa Rica.
Jun 4, 2023 09:53:01 #
bajadreamer wrote:
Way behind on my photo processing. Just starting ... (show quote)
Both are good. I would like the second one cropped a little too make the bird about the size of the first. But I like both poses.
Jun 4, 2023 09:56:24 #
Tough choice. I'll take #2. #1 needs a little more depth of field. I've been to Cano Negro too.
Jun 4, 2023 10:20:13 #
I like them both also. And I agree, #2 is the nicer photo with more DOF.
Jun 4, 2023 10:26:49 #
Jun 4, 2023 10:35:42 #
Jun 4, 2023 10:36:56 #
I agree about #2 being a little better and could stand cropping a bit.
But both are good
But both are good
Jun 4, 2023 10:59:12 #
I’m also jumping on #2. But, like others, like both. And… for pretty much the same reason, slightly deeper DOF in #2, and it’s a nicer, more engaging catch. Well done!
Jun 4, 2023 12:15:30 #
Jun 4, 2023 12:24:12 #
frankraney wrote:
Both are good. I would like the second one cropped a little too make the bird about the size of the first. But I like both poses.
Thank you for your thoughts. I debated going with a portrait crop of the 2nd image. I will try that.
Jun 4, 2023 12:26:21 #
MountainDave wrote:
Tough choice. I'll take #2. #1 needs a little more depth of field. I've been to Cano Negro too.
Nice place to photograph!?!
I agree with you about the DOF. Was dark under the canopy so required as much light as I could get. Sometimes I do try focus bracketing on static birds, but this was from a boat so-"no way".
Jun 4, 2023 12:26:55 #
Retired CPO wrote:
I like them both also. And I agree, #2 is the nicer photo with more DOF.
That does help, doesn't it?
Jun 4, 2023 12:28:03 #
kpmac wrote:
#2 for me. I just prefer the profile a little more.
Sometimes I do too, but I also like the feeling of engagement that the 1st image projects. I do wish the feet and legs were in focus.
Jun 4, 2023 12:28:19 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great set, Dreamer, I too prefer #2.
Thanks for looking.
Jun 4, 2023 12:29:05 #
jdtonkinson wrote:
I agree about #2 being a little better and could stand cropping a bit.
But both are good
But both are good
Seems to be the consensus.
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