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Feb 26, 2018 01:21:14   #
rgrenaderphoto wrote:
Personally, Lightroom CC is not really ready for prime time. You'd be better off with Lightroom Classic CC.


Good to know. That’s an option so I’ll download it tomorrow.
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Feb 25, 2018 23:41:46   #
sailorsmom wrote:
Nice wave!


Thanks. I love all things ocean myself.
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Feb 25, 2018 21:39:40   #
blackest wrote:
Ok I had a go :)


That's very interesting. So what did you think, was that a chromatic aberration or a white balance issue, or both? This is extremely instructional. I love this group!

Thanks,
Dick
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Feb 25, 2018 20:54:47   #
For what it's worth, I found the un-retouched original of the seagull picture. It's not RAW, but it is the original JPG. If anyone wants to have a go at solving the Chromatic Aberration and/or White Balance issues, it would be interesting to me and I'm sure quite a few others struggling with advanced camera settings and PS. Have fun, Dick


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Feb 25, 2018 20:20:37   #
blackest wrote:
I think the camera was probably set in awb and the bulk of the water probably shifted the balance towards cooler than it should have been.


Thank you, thank you, thank you. That explains everything clearly. From now on my cameras will be set on JPEG+RAW. As a novice, I’m not ready to tackle white balance adjustments in the camera yet, but eventually I will. In the meantime, I have learned how to make WB adjustments in PS. Great explanation. I’m saving it for future reference when I’m proficient enough with the basics to start experimenting with the white balance. Cheers, Dick
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Feb 25, 2018 18:55:28   #
rehess wrote:
It looks to me that the sun is low in the sky to the right of the bird. It is shining on the left shoulder, the underside of the right wing, and the underside of the tail, which would put the upper side of the tail in shadow {'shade' was a poor choice of words} - the bird is tilted slightly to the left.


Ahh, that makes sense. You're probably right. Next time I'll be shooting in JPEG+RAW, so I'll have much more opportunities to adjust the image. Thanks, that helped.
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Feb 25, 2018 18:39:03   #
rehess wrote:
How would the structure of a 'raw' file enable you to 'fix' this problem {I'm thinking the blue may be a combination of reflection off the sky and being in shade - i.e., it actually did look that color at that moment}


No telling, but the seagull definitely was not in the shade. I'm excited to see how similar pictures turn out once I receive my new Nikon D7200 tomorrow!

Thank you for responding,
Dick
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Feb 25, 2018 18:11:48   #
via the lens wrote:
Choose a bird and then shoot that bird all the way through until the body is turned sideways toward you, then pick out your best shot.


P.S. I shot this picture a decade ago, doing exactly as you suggested. It's still one of my favorites. I'm pretty rusty, but I'll get my skills back and continue to improve with work and practice. Thank you again, I really appreciate it. Dick

Eagle in Alaska

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Feb 25, 2018 17:54:03   #
via the lens wrote:
HI, rdrechsler, since it looks like you really do want to improve and are seeking out information from others I might add that it is usually more pleasing to see the face of an animal than its hindquarters. .


Yep, no question about it. Plenty of opportunities to catch them flying every which way around here. That was my first outing with this new Canon SX60HS and I was being opportunistic, catching what I could. That's far, far from the perfect shot. Yesterday's exercise was to shoot in the direction of the reflected the sun and try all kinds of settings and filters. I do want to improve, so all these tips are really helpful. Thanks for responding, Dick
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Feb 25, 2018 17:40:03   #
blackest wrote:
do you have an unadjusted version? I'm leaning towards it being a white balance problem, I don't think its fixable in jpeg.


I don't, but the good news is, there are no shortages of seagulls to shoot around here....right off my back porch. I'll get better at this, I'm sure. Practice, study, practice, study some more ;-) White balance is a whole new topic. I tried adjusting it in PS, but not with much success. You're right, I needed a raw image and I goofed that up. Live and learn! I'll be back...LOL.
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Feb 25, 2018 17:19:23   #
crazydaddio wrote:
What blue line?
The left wing has a blue line extending to across the tail. If that is what you meant, I dont think that is CA imho.



Yes, that blue line. That and the tail should be white. I’ve exhausted my Newbie abilities and don’t know how to fix it.
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Feb 25, 2018 17:17:06   #
... if you shot in RAW instead of JPEG. And, for something like removing chromatic aberration, you should really use Lightroom, not Photoshop.[/quote]

I know, dumb error. I won’t make that mistake again.
I just downloaded Lightroom CC, so I’ll poke around to see what I can do.
Thank you.
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Feb 25, 2018 16:50:00   #
In reviewing all the helpful data, I was unable to fix what I believe is chromatic aberration in this photo. I did find the chromatic aberration sliders in PS>Filters>Lens Correction>Custom, but when I tried moving the blue slider there was no result. I know this image has lots of problems, but I'm just learning, so I'll tackle one demon at a time. This image also suffers from a beginner's error....I forgot to set my Canon SX60HS to JPEG+RAW. Oops. But according to the literature, I should be able to adjust the CA on the JPEG to get rid of the blue line under the left wing. Any ideas?


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Feb 25, 2018 14:46:22   #
Linda From Maine wrote:
These photos and the two posted in your first topic indicate you never lost your creative eye and your understanding of the importance of light. My favorite of this series is the dog - oh the joy! - in sparkling backlight.


Thanks so much for your words of encouragement. The dog is my favorite shot too. I live in a target rich environment here in the Channel Islands Harbor, so I can’t wait to get the new Nikon tomorrow. Stay tuned ;-)
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Feb 24, 2018 23:07:33   #
So this is me fooling around today with the Canon and Photoshop CC, which I'm also studying. Geez, a lot to learn, but ya gotta start somewhere, right? I'm a little intimidated at the prospect of working with the Nikon D7200 when it arrives on Monday (hopefully in working order), but I can only imagine how much better these images might be.

Hasty Getaway

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One Dog, One Ball, One Pacific Ocean

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Sparkling Sea, Late Afternoon

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Footprints in the Sand

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I Know There's Food In There

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Overlooking the Channel Islands Harbor

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