The Raptor

[Bill McCrystyn]

D300 200-400VR 1.7TC @510MM ISO800 1/250 F/6.7 CW HAND

I thought this crop held up pretty good to 12x18. I wanted to twist the barrel up to 1020mm but before I could, this was the last I saw of him, the instant he saw me. :(

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the curious look, angle and soft light. I would put the bird a bit further to the left in the frame, sharpen it more and tone down the highlights.

P.S.: All caps is considered screaming, I fixed the title so that no one needs earplugs. ;)

[Bill McCrystyn]

Thanks Axel. Your the second person to suggest to the left. How would you deal with the highlights - brightness, levels or how?

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I would adjust the RAW file. You can use levels and/or the recovery slider, that should do the trick.

[Bill McCrystyn]

Thanks again Axel. I'll work on it.

Bill

[Bill McCrystyn]

The Raptor - Rework. Thanks Axel! Much better.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

The crop in the repost looks better. I would try to tone down the highlights on the chest some more.