Plinian wrote:
Hey, Tim, that's why they pay you the big bucks! Seriously, I thought about you when fiddling with the crop on that sunbittern image, but I had another image of the same bird in landscape (with no reflection), so I decided to break Kuhn's law on this one. Clearly, that was a mistake. As penance, I offer the following:
I do like this one a LOT better, the bird hold court in this one It isn't my law, a few others on this forum have beaten that one into me so now I parrot it with great confidence!! I really must say that I do think this is the better of the two. Oh and yes, I am completely jealous of the shot whichever crop!!!
Fine job on these, Greg> The orange of the first one is always hard to expose and render, but PS is a big help
The rest of the images are all well captured and edited, with a very nice color tonality and fine detail
Socrate
Shasoc wrote:
Fine job on these, Greg> The orange of the first one is always hard to expose and render, but PS is a big help
The rest of the images are all well captured and edited, with a very nice color tonality and fine detail
Socrate
Thanks so much for stopping by, Socrate. I uploaded a second version (different image) of the Troupial that looks a bit better (midway down in the thread). Happy holidays!
Fabulous images, Greg.
If cornered #3 would be my favorite. I love the pose and the way the kingfisher stands out from the dark BG.
First and last are a close second.
Chris
Plinian wrote:
Thanks, as always, Karl, for a very thoughtful and critical appraisal. The sunbittern was a challenge due to the low light, and the fact that it was looking for treats (I think it's a bit of motion blur in that back leg).
For #1, you're absolutely right...the light was strange with a bit of a rim effect; I spent a bit more time with a different image, and came up with something better (I think) below. They are incredibly orange! (In fact, I backed off the orange sat a bit in this one).
Thanks again,
Greg
You nailed it this time Greg! This shot rocks buddy, the color and the eye are excellent. Would agree that more often than not depending on software being used toning down saturation on reds and oranges often yields much better color and a whole lot more nuances of detail.
CDaescher wrote:
Fabulous images, Greg.
If cornered #3 would be my favorite. I love the pose and the way the kingfisher stands out from the dark BG.
First and last are a close second.
Chris
Thanks, Chris! The ringed KFs seem easier to approach then their Norte Americano cousins! Happy new year.
Karl Witt wrote:
You nailed it this time Greg! This shot rocks buddy, the color and the eye are excellent. Would agree that more often than not depending on software being used toning down saturation on reds and oranges often yields much better color and a whole lot more nuances of detail.
Sweet one here
Karl
Thanks so much for taking a second look, Karl. One of these days I hope to be toning down highlights on some Magee Marsh warblers! Happy New Year. ~Greg
