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Thank you all. I had thought it was sharp, but when I initially processed this I didn't have the benefit of Topaz Sharpen AI. Using the "Stabilize"...

Hi Mike thank you for viewing and commenting. The second image posted was a different image from a burst of three images. I always try to shoot in...

As far as I know , the software is not able to work on the raw file . Needs to create a virtual copy and work on that , at least with C1 . With DPP...

Jon ... i am with Steve , why should I use a NR piece of software for sharpening ??? It is build for denoising , I think , and the sharpening is...

Thanks everyone for your feedbacks, I get a lot to learn from all of you. I agree that it is a bit over saturated and the need to tone down...

In addition Jon, unless Kevin applied TDN at the Raw stage, it will degrade the file, (and perhaps create over sharp images if additional sharpening...

Hi Jon, TDN is not and can never be, better than PS in sharpening images, it’s too limited. As the name states ‘De Noise’, and should IMHO be used...

Well composed and beautifully processed, a really fine shot and as you say to get one in the open - great stuff!

I like it he looks pretty good strolling through the meadow, it must be quite an experience to be so close.

Andreas Topaz Denoise is pretty much a part of my processing regime...... but that does not mean I necessarily use it for noise reduction. I use it...

Cheers Mike. Stay safe.:cheers:

Daniel, I wish I had more of a problem of having to beat birds off with a stick... must be nice :t3 This is mesmerizing. Love the reflections in...

John, thank you as always! Bill, many thanks. Nice to hear you like the artistic effect below too. I'll definitely alter the crop in the...

Sad to hear this news Bill (and anybody else connected to Geoffrey). Never met him in person but he always came across on here as a real gent who...

Great pose and I like the texture I the water. The image looks just a little flat to me Mike

Both nice frames, and yes the second is presented sharper. It looks like you processed these differently, maybe revisit the first to see if you can...

Definitely looks strange without the wings on show, but I agree the foot is a nice touch. Looks a little dark to me Mike

Dynamic pose, not the easiest flight angle to get sharp so kudos on that front. I'm not familiar with this species but I'd be tempted to darken the...

At the moment I'm waiting for my new desktop to arrive so I can hook up a proper monitor so viewing on a 13" MacBook it looks sharp enough here....

I love the moment and the splash - you're already aware of the technical shortcomings so enjoy getting one of these in flight and use it for...

Interesting bird and I like the puffed up look. Not my favourite angle, but it does make for an interesting frame, and technically solid Mike

Absolutely spot on for me - razor sharp great pose and perfect light. Not a lot more I can add Mike

Thanks Arash/Dan Dan: No offence taken. Yes, not level, but I'm fine with that. I think that even if an image is not sharp and technically...

Yes, more below as the water is very neat down there! Perfect flight pose. I suppose that goldeneye could have used a little scrubbing. I love...

I kinda wish for just a bit more room in front, but all else is just off-the-charts!

The second is sharper and all, but I much prefer the head angle in the first. Great birds that I miss a lot!

A bobbing duck-shaped bowling pin! I did not think of it before reading Dan's comment, but now that I look at it again it does look add without...