p.1 #1 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
After the comments I got regarding exposure on this particular photo. and went back to the drawing board.
I used the highlight curve tool and tried to improve on some of blown out whites. It was a bright day with direct sunlight from my left, as well as reflected light off the ice.
C&C welcomed. I think there is an improvement, but I may be wrong.
# 1 is the original
# 2 is the re-edited photo
p.1 #3 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
Phil
You are correct. The immie's left wing in the third photo is a little out of focus due to a slower than normal shutter speed.
I just thought is was a cool capture.
Thanks for the honest critique.
p.1 #8 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
kbarrera wrote:
Ron could you be more specific. My PP skills are basic at best.
Al
I wish I could be more specific, but I don't use Lightroom. In general, in curves, you move specific points on the curve to change the exposure in specific areas ~ Ron
p.1 #9 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
O gosh Al, not sure if you cut the tip or merely trapped the tip, that is a very close call, a very wedged fit for sure Sometimes best fix is to cut it by a bunch and work the comp
#1 I see this one wearing jewelry OK, for me just a bit more contrast makes the snap in this one and maybe work the subject off center a bit with crop?
That is a difficult BG for this one. However, you got it!
Comments for thought, not for criticism. Enjoyable scenery, a proud Eagle outing and nothing at all to not enjoy here! Images are sharp and pleasing.
p.1 #11 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
Karl Witt wrote:
O gosh Al, not sure if you cut the tip or merely trapped the tip, that is a very close call, a very wedged fit for sure Sometimes best fix is to cut it by a bunch and work the comp
#1 I see this one wearing jewelry OK, for me just a bit more contrast makes the snap in this one and maybe work the subject off center a bit with crop?
That is a difficult BG for this one. However, you got it!
Comments for thought, not for criticism. Enjoyable scenery, a proud Eagle outing and nothing at all to not enjoy here!
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Karl
Correct on all counts. One of my favorite places to photograph Eagles.
I had a lot of difficulty dealing with tonal highlights on these. Bright sunlight with the eagles flying in and out of the shadows. #1could have used some more work as Ron said.
The wing was "as shot"
p.1 #15 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
Hey Al....you seem to be on an eagle quest and very successfully I might add. Looks like a very nice place for shooting these guys with getting ground as well as flight shots. Maybe we'll have to sneak up there to shoot together one of these days.
Eric
p.1 #16 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
Eric;
Promises Promises. Actually, one of my favorite things to do is get in my truck early in the morning and head up to the Delaware, whether I'm chasing Eagles or not. My son has a weekend house up there and I've always enjoyed exploring new locations. The Eagles are an added bonus. There's a lot to see in that area, from the Mongaup area, the Lackawaxen River and Zane Grey boat launch.
p.1 #20 · Revised Eagles from the Mongaup Reservoir area
There was no in between. Bright reflected sunlight is very tough to deal with. When I reduced the color saturation, I lost a lot of detail and could not neutralize the white highlights.
Appreciate your input.
Sometimes best fix is to cut it by a bunch and work the comp
OK, for me just a bit more contrast makes the snap in this one and maybe work the subject off center a bit with crop? 