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Dave In La
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p.1 #1 · Another Nutria

This is a different frame of the nutria I last posted, cloned out stick
in front or head......notice the turtle head in the reflection.
Partially processed by a curve bump in A and B channels, LAB mode.

got some nice clarity and color I think
1/30, f/5.6, ISO 640

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Jan 07, 2009 at 01:46 AM

GAREN
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p.1 #2 · Another Nutria

Awesome and I love it Dave.

Garen

Jan 07, 2009 at 01:48 AM

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p.1 #3 · Another Nutria

Great shot Dave

Lil

Jan 07, 2009 at 02:51 AM

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p.1 #4 · Another Nutria

Dave I do like the feel, the light, the motion of this shot. Well done. I'm not to sure about the crop, I'm not a big fan of 50/50 subject and reflection. To me I would like some more room up top and maybe less down at the bottom.

Tim

Jan 07, 2009 at 02:53 AM

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p.1 #5 · Another Nutria

Dave I compared the two images side by side and I like this second image better as it has definitely more punch. I still like the smooth feeling of the water in the first image better though, as here looks "harder" if you know what I mean. About the composition: it is a matter of personal interpretation, but I never hesitate to sacrifice a reflection for the goodness of the framing and composition, especially in close shots. In any case your PP rocks.

Socrate

Jan 07, 2009 at 03:19 AM

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p.1 #6 · Another Nutria

I love that tire, so wild!!!

Nice shot Dave, the reflection is neat!

Jan 07, 2009 at 03:23 AM

Dave In La
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p.1 #7 · Another Nutria

GAREN wrote:
Awesome and I love it Dave.
Garen
Thanks Garen, posted mostly as a pp variation

Lil Judd wrote:
Great shot Dave
Lil

thank you Lil

Tim Kuhn wrote:
Dave I do like the feel, the light, the motion of this shot. Well done. I'm not to sure about the crop, I'm not a big fan of 50/50 subject and reflection. To me I would like some more room up top and maybe less down at the bottom.
Tim
Thanks for input Tim. I played with that crop all over the place.
The frame was vertical and a tough one.

Shasoc wrote:
Dave I compared the two images side by side and I like this second image better as it has definitely more punch. I still like the smooth feeling of the water in the first image better though, as here looks "harder" if you know what I mean. About the composition: it is a matter of personal interpretation, but I never hesitate to sacrifice a reflection for the goodness of the framing and composition, especially in close shots. In any case your PP rocks.

Socrate
Thanks Socrate, and appreciate your taking time for side by side.
This last one is much cooler and a bit more contrast. I hope to play with some more like this with very slow shutters and vary what
is overall reflection on surface.

Jan 07, 2009 at 03:31 AM

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p.1 #8 · Another Nutria

Dave, I have stared at this image for quite a while now, it really plays games on my mind and eyes. It is wild that you see what looks like a full round tire, the dock posts play mind/eye games too.

Maybe for me the reflection is just a bit to clear making it a bit too dominant in this soft light setting. Any way to 'mute' or soften just the reflection and perhaps consider a little less of the bottom of the frame. The turtle head is bizzarre

That is nice PP on a less than ideal lighting situation..........

Jan 07, 2009 at 03:40 AM

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p.1 #9 · Another Nutria

hmmm I cant' help but feel as if I've seen this shot before

Hey You can't repost the same shot in two post

That's like Re-GIFTING at Christmas time

Ya know someone gave you a present last year and you rebox it / wrap it and give it to someone else

I feel cheated in so many ways

Nahhh Just kiddin buddy.

Kewl reflection > Has a lot of clarity to it.

I'm just wondering ........... Why not clone out the nails on the left side of the screen

Oh I know >> ENVIRONMENT

Ant

Jan 07, 2009 at 03:53 AM

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p.1 #10 · Another Nutria

anthony whitmo wrote:
hmmm I cant' help but feel as if I've seen this shot before

Hey You can't repost the same shot in two post

That's like Re-GIFTING at Christmas time

Ant

my opening sentence:
This is a different frame of the nutria I last posted

thanks for the input

Jan 07, 2009 at 03:56 AM

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p.1 #11 · Another Nutria

Karl Witt wrote:
Dave, I have stared at this image for quite a while now, it really plays games on my mind and eyes. It is wild that you see what looks like a full round tire, the dock posts play mind/eye games too.

Maybe for me the reflection is just a bit to clear making it a bit too dominant in this soft light setting. Any way to 'mute' or soften just the reflection and perhaps consider a little less of the bottom of the frame. The turtle head is bizzarre

That is nice PP on a less than ideal lighting situation..........

I know what you mean about that reflection Karl, it is so clear and we are dealing with depth perspective in the tire, post etc. It looks good cropping off almost all the reflection though

Jan 07, 2009 at 03:58 AM

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p.1 #12 · Another Nutria

Result is excellent Dave, nice touch in the lab colorspace

Curious to know how hard you hit the A and B channel and whether or not you sharpened in the lightness channel?

Tom

Jan 07, 2009 at 04:16 AM

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p.1 #13 · Another Nutria

Dave just messing with the crop, I was thinking one whole tread into the reflection was looking good for me.

Still trying to figure this out.

But then I noticed the turtle head in the reflection but not the subject.

Damn, I like the turtle head in the original.

Just some thoughts while thinking about this. Nice lesson, loving it.

Tim

Jan 07, 2009 at 05:25 AM

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p.1 #14 · Another Nutria

Tim Kuhn wrote:
Dave just messing with the crop, I was thinking one whole tread into the reflection was looking good for me.

Still trying to figure this out.

But then I noticed the turtle head in the reflection but not the subject.

Damn, I like the turtle head in the original.

Just some thoughts while thinking about this. Nice lesson, loving it.

Tim

Nice avatar Tim

If you like the turtlehead just invert the shot

Sorry Dave, he needs that every once in a while

Jan 07, 2009 at 05:28 AM

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p.1 #15 · Another Nutria

Great shot Dave.
Dan

Jan 07, 2009 at 06:21 AM

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p.1 #16 · Another Nutria

Dave,
Nice image and a fitting perch for a lowly critter.

JayT

Jan 07, 2009 at 06:26 AM

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p.1 #17 · Another Nutria

Love the turtle head reflecting! that's a nice touch to the shot

Jan 07, 2009 at 06:30 AM

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p.1 #18 · Another Nutria

Interesting! Good Shot. I was up to my waist in water when I first encountered the wake from these big souped-up muskrats. I was concerned that it was an alligator!

tom

Jan 07, 2009 at 06:39 AM

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p.1 #19 · Another Nutria

Dave,

Ditto the other posts "great shot"....

Jan 07, 2009 at 08:24 AM

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p.1 #20 · Another Nutria

turtle head reflection makes the shot, thanks for pointing that out.

Jan 07, 2009 at 09:23 AM

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p.1 #21 · Another Nutria

This is a nice shot Dave!

Jan 07, 2009 at 02:31 PM

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p.1 #22 · Another Nutria

Dave, perfectly executed.
-mirek

Jan 07, 2009 at 02:33 PM

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p.1 #23 · Another Nutria

Dave, I've looked at this a dozen times trying to see it with and without the full reflection. Can't decide. Sometimes a full reflection looks great but not always. Depending on the comp, framing, water, and lighting, a full reflection can destroy an image. If it weren't for the turtle, the image might be better without the reflection, but the turtle totally makes the reflection work. It's just that one has to look carefully to see it.

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Jan 07, 2009 at 05:57 PM

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p.1 #24 · Another Nutria

Is that a Michelin or Goodyear Nutria?

Tony

Jan 07, 2009 at 06:22 PM

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p.1 #25 · Another Nutria

Perfect IMHO.

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Jan 07, 2009 at 06:27 PM


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