Adubin
Loc: Indialantic, Florida
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
Pre Processing Photo
Post Processing Photo
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
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I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
Adubin
Loc: Indialantic, Florida
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
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b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
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I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
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Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold
It appears you haven't asked a "specific" question about either of the photos as the "rules" say for; thus it appears the admin. moved it to the gallery.
That aside, I like the effort you put into the second offering; I am envious of your long lens..good shootin'
Adubin
Loc: Indialantic, Florida
Tkhphotography, Thanks for your feedback, Arnold
tkhphotography wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold
It appears you haven't asked a "specific" question about either of the photos as the "rules" say for; thus it appears the admin. moved it to the gallery.
That aside, I like the effort you put into the second offering; I am envious of your long lens..good shootin'
Adubin
Loc: Indialantic, Florida
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with a way to put a blue background into my Hawk photo. What do you think of it? Arnold
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
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b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
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I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
quote=Adubin b I would appreciate people tellin... (
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Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. ... (
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Red-Shouldered Hawk With a Blue Background
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with a way to put a blue background into my Hawk photo. What do you think of it? Arnold
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
show quote)
b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
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I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
quote=Adubin b I would appreciate people tellin... (
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Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. ... (
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Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came ... (
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Well, I think the picture "POPS" out much better this way. What are your thoughts with the blue? Overall, fantastic picture in my humble opinion. I would be proud to have it as part of my portfolio.
Adubin
Loc: Indialantic, Florida
Berliner, Yes, I agree with you that picture now "POPS." I intend to include in my website photo gallery. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with a way to put a blue background into my Hawk photo. What do you think of it? Arnold
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
show quote)
b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
show quote)
I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
quote=Adubin b I would appreciate people tellin... (
show quote)
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. ... (
show quote)
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came ... (
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Well, I think the picture "POPS" out much better this way. What are your thoughts with the blue? Overall, fantastic picture in my humble opinion. I would be proud to have it as part of my portfolio.
quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn't sleep last nig... (
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Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with a way to put a blue background into my Hawk photo. What do you think of it? Arnold
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
show quote)
b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
show quote)
I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
quote=Adubin b I would appreciate people tellin... (
show quote)
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. ... (
show quote)
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came ... (
show quote)
Well, I think the picture "POPS" out much better this way. What are your thoughts with the blue? Overall, fantastic picture in my humble opinion. I would be proud to have it as part of my portfolio.
quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn't sleep last nig... (
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Excuse me for "butting" in on your post but I wanted to say that I have to agree with what Berliner said about your picture...the blue does (to me) add more contrast to your picture. I, too, don't know a lot about photography (I just enjoy taking pictures) but I know what looks good to me!! ;) and I say, "excellent job".
Adubin
Loc: Indialantic, Florida
Frankie, No problem of "butting" in. Thanks for your comment about my photo. I see somebody else has a problem of sleeping too! :-) Arnold
Frankie wrote:
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with a way to put a blue background into my Hawk photo. What do you think of it? Arnold
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
show quote)
b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
show quote)
I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
quote=Adubin b I would appreciate people tellin... (
show quote)
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. ... (
show quote)
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came ... (
show quote)
Well, I think the picture "POPS" out much better this way. What are your thoughts with the blue? Overall, fantastic picture in my humble opinion. I would be proud to have it as part of my portfolio.
quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn't sleep last nig... (
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Excuse me for "butting" in on your post but I wanted to say that I have to agree with what Berliner said about your picture...the blue does (to me) add more contrast to your picture. I, too, don't know a lot about photography (I just enjoy taking pictures) but I know what looks good to me!! ;) and I say, "excellent job".
quote=Berliner quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn'... (
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:-)
I think it's a fine image as is, after PP and after blue insertion--tg
Adubin wrote:
Frankie, No problem of "butting" in. Thanks for your comment about my photo. I see somebody else has a problem of sleeping too! :-) Arnold
Frankie wrote:
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with a way to put a blue background into my Hawk photo. What do you think of it? Arnold
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
show quote)
b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
show quote)
I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
quote=Adubin b I would appreciate people tellin... (
show quote)
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. ... (
show quote)
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came ... (
show quote)
Well, I think the picture "POPS" out much better this way. What are your thoughts with the blue? Overall, fantastic picture in my humble opinion. I would be proud to have it as part of my portfolio.
quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn't sleep last nig... (
show quote)
Excuse me for "butting" in on your post but I wanted to say that I have to agree with what Berliner said about your picture...the blue does (to me) add more contrast to your picture. I, too, don't know a lot about photography (I just enjoy taking pictures) but I know what looks good to me!! ;) and I say, "excellent job".
quote=Berliner quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn'... (
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:-)
Frankie, No problem of "butting" in. Tha... (
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Bmac
Loc: Long Island, NY
Arnold, I think the original photo is sharp and has immediate visual impact. I think your PP kinda overcooks it in an unnatural way. It seems most people disagree with me though. As for the photo being moved I think the Administrator was incorrect. You implied a specific question regarding the original and PP aspects of the photo. I think he split hairs with you. :)
Colors are a little too vivid.
Adubin
Loc: Indialantic, Florida
TG, Thanks for your comments. Arnold
drobbia wrote:
I think it's a fine image as is, after PP and after blue insertion--tg
Adubin wrote:
Frankie, No problem of "butting" in. Thanks for your comment about my photo. I see somebody else has a problem of sleeping too! :-) Arnold
Frankie wrote:
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came up with a way to put a blue background into my Hawk photo. What do you think of it? Arnold
Adubin wrote:
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. I tried changing the BG Hue to blue but it also wanted to change some of the Hawk's feather to blue too. Arnold
Berliner wrote:
Adubin wrote:
I would appreciate people telling me why this shouldn't have stayed in Photo Analysis section. The Admin moved it to Photo Gallery. Arnold Adubin wrote:
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in my backyard with my Nikon D300 camera with a Nikon 500 mm f-4 manual focus lens and Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter. The camera was setup for manual exposure, ISO 800, 1/1250, and f-11. I used Lightroom 3, Photoshop CS 4, Nik Define, and Topaz Adjust 5 to enhance this second photo. It was mid day when I took this photo.
The following programs/plug-ins were used for;
Lightroom 3 cropped and adjusted exposure
Nik Define Eliminated the noise in the background
Topaz Adjust 5 I used Mild Details preset to improve the clarity of the Hawks feathers
Photoshop CS 4 I use to enhance the tonal range
I would appreciate your feedback and critique on comparing the pre and post processing of these photos. Thanks, Arnold
This photo of the Red-shouldered Hawk was taken in... (
show quote)
b I would appreciate people telling me why this ... (
show quote)
I am a new into this hobby so take my comments lightly. I think the finished version is very crisp and clean. I like everything you did however, if I had my druthers I would have changed the background to a hue of blue.
quote=Adubin b I would appreciate people tellin... (
show quote)
Berliner, First let thank you for your comments. ... (
show quote)
Berliner, I couldn't sleep last night, so I came ... (
show quote)
Well, I think the picture "POPS" out much better this way. What are your thoughts with the blue? Overall, fantastic picture in my humble opinion. I would be proud to have it as part of my portfolio.
quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn't sleep last nig... (
show quote)
Excuse me for "butting" in on your post but I wanted to say that I have to agree with what Berliner said about your picture...the blue does (to me) add more contrast to your picture. I, too, don't know a lot about photography (I just enjoy taking pictures) but I know what looks good to me!! ;) and I say, "excellent job".
quote=Berliner quote=Adubin Berliner, I couldn'... (
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:-)
Frankie, No problem of "butting" in. Tha... (
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I think it's a fine image as is, after PP and afte... (
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