I Would Appreciate Critique On This Photo
Oct 28, 2011 09:10:55 #
This photo of the White Ibis was taken at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida. I used a Nikon D300S with a Nikon 70-200mm f-2.8 VR with a Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter, and Sigma ring flash to take it. Below were my camera settings.
ISO - 200
Speed - 1/250 sec
f-stop - f-16
I used both Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS4 to enhance this photo.
I would appreciate everybody critical and honest critique. Thanks, Arnold
ISO - 200
Speed - 1/250 sec
f-stop - f-16
I used both Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS4 to enhance this photo.
I would appreciate everybody critical and honest critique. Thanks, Arnold
White Ibis
Oct 28, 2011 09:59:50 #
White is hard not to over expose and I think you did a nice job. Great photo!
Oct 28, 2011 10:01:09 #
Oct 28, 2011 10:06:37 #
Oct 28, 2011 10:09:07 #
Beautiful photo. Great use of the frame. Do you think you could get the end of the beak a bit more color?
Very nice work!
Very nice work!
Oct 28, 2011 10:14:29 #
Oct 28, 2011 10:19:43 #
Fine, dramatic photo well developed in my opinion. The highlights appear controlled, too. The dark background sets off the main subject very strongly. The composition contains the subject just right. You have a flattering, interesting photo of a White Ibis.
One nitpick: That dark spot above the eye. Consider removing it. Now it distracts.
Yes, I've heard the philosophical discussion of whether or not to alter the given natural scene. I came down on the side of altering, while keeping it to a minimum and justifying it.
One nitpick: That dark spot above the eye. Consider removing it. Now it distracts.
Yes, I've heard the philosophical discussion of whether or not to alter the given natural scene. I came down on the side of altering, while keeping it to a minimum and justifying it.
Adubin wrote:
This photo of the White Ibis was taken at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida. I used a Nikon D300S with a Nikon 70-200mm f-2.8 VR with a Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter, and Sigma ring flash to take it. Below were my camera settings.
ISO - 200
Speed - 1/250 sec
f-stop - f-16
I used both Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS4 to enhance this photo.
I would appreciate everybody critical and honest critique. Thanks, Arnold
ISO - 200
Speed - 1/250 sec
f-stop - f-16
I used both Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS4 to enhance this photo.
I would appreciate everybody critical and honest critique. Thanks, Arnold
Oct 28, 2011 10:24:35 #
I really enjoyed this, the framing is wonderful, I love how it's beak makes for a interesting flow to the over all image.
I do agree with Anotherview the mark above his eye should be cloned out as it does distract from the over all image.
I do agree with Anotherview the mark above his eye should be cloned out as it does distract from the over all image.
Oct 28, 2011 11:40:04 #
MacMic
Loc: SF Bay Area
The only thing I might say is careful of cropping too close, a framed print might place the end of the beak too close to he mat, and believe it or not, it might be a little too sharp in the feathers, isolate the feathers and soften ever so slightly and it might look more natural, it will also add texture contrast to the crisp eye and beak, which should remain as sharp as hey are...nice portrait, as usual, the background makes the shot.
Oct 28, 2011 12:26:03 #
I agree with what has been said about cropping and the dark spot. I personally wouldn't soften the focus any more. I love the composition, the black background, the nice sharp focus on that beautiful eye and the colors.
Oct 28, 2011 12:33:33 #
I used the LR3 healing brush to remove the dark spot above the Ibis' eye. How do you think it looks now? Arnold
anotherview wrote:
Fine, dramatic photo well developed in my opinion.... (show quote)
Removed Dark Spot Above Eye
Oct 28, 2011 15:01:19 #
I want to thank everybody for responding to request so far. Your inputs provide me with ways to continue to improve my photography skills, Arnold
Oct 28, 2011 15:07:56 #
Adubin wrote:
This photo of the White Ibis was taken at Flamingo Gardens in Davie, Florida. I used a Nikon D300S with a Nikon 70-200mm f-2.8 VR with a Nikon 1.4X Teleconverter, and Sigma ring flash to take it. Below were my camera settings.
ISO - 200
Speed - 1/250 sec
f-stop - f-16
I used both Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS4 to enhance this photo.
I would appreciate everybody critical and honest critique. Thanks, Arnold
ISO - 200
Speed - 1/250 sec
f-stop - f-16
I used both Lightroom 3 and Photoshop CS4 to enhance this photo.
I would appreciate everybody critical and honest critique. Thanks, Arnold
I really like the composition of the shot and the black backgroung makes it stand out ..as for lightroom or photoshop I've nevered used either one yet so I can't comment on any of that stuff...I think you did a nice job.. :)
Oct 29, 2011 06:43:26 #
Adubin wrote:
I used the LR3 healing brush to remove the dark sp... (show quote)
Awesome shot, I think this would score really high in competition. Well executed. Good luck.
Oct 29, 2011 07:08:17 #
Adubin wrote:
I used the LR3 healing brush to remove the dark sp... (show quote)
Removing the spot, even though it was "natural" to the bird made a big difference. I would be curious to see the original picture before PP
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