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Rachel Hollander
10-14-2010, 08:12 PM
Taken in the Timbavati Game Reserve, South Africa.
Canon 50D
100-400 @ 400mm
1/200
f5.6
ISO 800
HH in a safari vehicle. No crop. Removed annoying blade of grass from lrc.
C&C welcome and appreciated. Thanks,
Rachel
Ken Watkins
10-14-2010, 11:30 PM
Rachel,
This looks quite dull (in the nicest way) I presume it was overcast?
I would try a little boost in contrast and after that if it needs it a tad more sharpening.
Rachel Hollander
10-15-2010, 07:07 AM
Ken - Thanks. Yes, it was very overcast. I had boosted the contrast originally but now I did a curves adjustment. Let me know what you think.
Thanks again,
Rachel
Ken Watkins
10-15-2010, 09:15 AM
Rachel,
I have taken the original post and applied the curve preset Linear Contrast in PS4 , what do you think?
Rachel Hollander
10-15-2010, 10:57 AM
Ken - Thanks. That upped the yellow in it too?
Rachel
Steve Kaluski
10-15-2010, 02:11 PM
Hi Rachel, well I prefer the OP, as it reflects an overcast day. The colours will be subdued and flat, therefore, I think this is reflected in your posting, however I feel the other two suggested alternatives are a little OTT. Personally I might be tempted to go back to your original post, duplicate the layer and try in levels bringing in the sliders left & right, but minimal, then add some more USM. Then try and follow what I suggested a while back about layers & masking? Drop me a PM if you need a refresher :D
Look forward to seeing the fruits of your labour. ;)
Steve
Rachel Hollander
10-15-2010, 05:00 PM
Hopefully, third time is the charm. Thanks Steve and Ken.
Rachel
Steve Canuel
10-15-2010, 06:36 PM
Your 2nd repost gives it just a touch more pop but still retains the overcast feel. Wouldn't be accurate to conditions at the time but I think it would bring a little more life with a tiny bit more light and color in the eye.
Robert Amoruso
10-17-2010, 11:10 AM
I liek how you used the green bush to balance the portrait of the lioness.
Rachel Hollander
10-17-2010, 05:10 PM
Thanks Steve and Robert.
Rachel
Harshad Barve
10-23-2010, 08:48 PM
Love this lady :2eyes2: nice pose here
TFS
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