hennieloots
09-15-2013, 09:13 AM
I took this image during a visit to the Kruger National Park, SA. The Jacana was wading in a shallow stream running across the road near Mpondo dam. I have a few from this series I would still like to add; this was my favorite thus far - I like the water droplets, the HA and the color.
Techs: Canon 1D-X | Canon EF 600mm F4 IS USM Mii– 1/1250 @ F/7.1 & ISO: 1000 |EB: 0 | On beanbag from SUV |
PP:
Crop – 60%
LR – Contrast added, recovered minimal shadows, sharpened
PS6 – Luminosity mask – Highlights reduced by LBM, Midtone contrast added with LBM, Selective sharpening, Selective NR to BG, Selective dodge & burn to mainly head, eye and beak of subject, Dodge to lighten droplets.
All comments and critique always welcome and appreciated!
Regards
Hennie
Techs: Canon 1D-X | Canon EF 600mm F4 IS USM Mii– 1/1250 @ F/7.1 & ISO: 1000 |EB: 0 | On beanbag from SUV |
PP:
Crop – 60%
LR – Contrast added, recovered minimal shadows, sharpened
PS6 – Luminosity mask – Highlights reduced by LBM, Midtone contrast added with LBM, Selective sharpening, Selective NR to BG, Selective dodge & burn to mainly head, eye and beak of subject, Dodge to lighten droplets.
All comments and critique always welcome and appreciated!
Regards
Hennie