hennieloots
10-14-2013, 04:15 PM
Image captured this past weekend at a local bird sanctuary. I was lucky with some frequent action by around 5 or 6 Squaccos who were very active during the early morning. I liked this image because of the interesting wing position and the details visible in the wings and the fluffed-up tail feathers. I suppose the HA is all but perfect, but I liked the eye peeking out from under the umbrella. I hope you like it too.:S3:
Techs: Canon 1D-X | Canon EF600mm f4L IS II USM + 1.4x III– 1/2500s @ F/7.1 & ISO: 1600 |EB: +1 EV| On Gimbal head on tripod from hide |
PP:
Crop – 40% of original
LR – Contrast +2, , Adjustments to Exposure, Whites & Highlights slider, Sharpened, No NR
PS6 –Midtone contrast with Luminosity mask, Lightened the head and beak, eye with Dodge tool, Darkened the FG and HL in the surface water, Curves, Selective sharpening of subject only with USM x 2.
All comments and critique always welcome and appreciated!
Regards
Hennie
Techs: Canon 1D-X | Canon EF600mm f4L IS II USM + 1.4x III– 1/2500s @ F/7.1 & ISO: 1600 |EB: +1 EV| On Gimbal head on tripod from hide |
PP:
Crop – 40% of original
LR – Contrast +2, , Adjustments to Exposure, Whites & Highlights slider, Sharpened, No NR
PS6 –Midtone contrast with Luminosity mask, Lightened the head and beak, eye with Dodge tool, Darkened the FG and HL in the surface water, Curves, Selective sharpening of subject only with USM x 2.
All comments and critique always welcome and appreciated!
Regards
Hennie