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sandy richards
02-14-2008, 10:57 PM
Thanks to Jim Neiger for an excellent "Flight School" workshop in Florida!
Nikon d300, 500 mm, hand-held
ISO 1000, F4, 1/3200
Sandy r
Taylor Yeager
02-14-2008, 11:07 PM
Great colors, pose and details! I wish the eye was a bit brighter.
Taylor
Ian McHenry
02-15-2008, 12:35 AM
Gorgeous image and great timing.
I thought it could be a tad darker so tried Color Variations / Highlights / Darken.
Preferred my result slightly.
Look forward to seeing more beautiful flight captures from you.
Ian McHenry
sandy richards
02-15-2008, 12:45 AM
Thanks for the tip - I'm very UN-proficient with PS, and have a lot to learn.
New CS3 coming this week, so steep learning curve in the next few months!
Sandy
John Cooper
02-15-2008, 03:22 AM
Exposure looks spot-on viewed on my monitor Sandy. This is a very nice flight capture and IMO the only improvement would be a brighter eye. Well done!!
Chris van Rooyen
02-15-2008, 06:16 AM
Wonderful posture,exposure, sharpness and great background as well. Selective lightening of the eye will make it even more striking.
Grady Weed
02-15-2008, 07:53 AM
This shot looks like a thank you! Or a take a bow! Which you should. I am personally not bothered by the eye. Some may be but in this case because it is a stopping action, or air brakes, it is something I could overlook. Was this subject landing on the nest? Excellent shot here. Hang it on the wall.
Blake Shadle
02-15-2008, 10:03 AM
Very nice image, sharp with great detail. I like the composition. I'm ok with the eye being a little dark as well. The only thing that draws my attention is the shadow on the tips of the bird's left wing. Keep up the good work!
Jim Neiger
02-15-2008, 10:52 AM
Well done, Sandy! I love the bg and the in flight pose. I can't remember if the bird was looking down hunting for a Snail or looking down to see where to land.
Isak Pretorius
02-15-2008, 11:36 AM
Great exposure, pose and composition! I like this a lot, well done!
David Hemmings
02-15-2008, 12:27 PM
Love it Sandy, very nice pose and details, I too would like to see the eye more, but this is still a beauty!
James Salywoda
02-16-2008, 04:06 PM
Beautiful shot excellent details just wish for some eye contact.
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