Purple Heron

[Brendon Cremer]

Image captured along the Chobe River, Botswana from a boat.

Camera Nikon D3X
Focal Length 600 mm
Shutter Speed 1/1600 sec.
Aperture 5
ISO/Film 400

[Ken Watkins]

Brendon,

This just does not seem right to me, the image as posted appears to be very washed out, but perhaps it is just me.

[Brendon Cremer]

Thanks Ken, but please elaborate, what looks washed out, the colours, detail or is there not enough contrast?

[Brendon Cremer]

Here is an adjustment with a little adjustment in curves, perhaps it helps?

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[Ken Watkins]

Brendon,

It is difficult for me to explain, but I think it is mainly down to contrast.

Here is a repost which I hope explains what I mean, basically I boosted the contrast using linear contrast and sharpened a little more. I think I have overdone it a bit too much:w3

[Brendon Cremer]

Thanks Ken, i see what you mean now, i do like your RP but just find it a little over done as you said, here is mine WDYT

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[Sid Garige]

Brendon,
I have never seen this bird so pretty hard for me to judge the correct color tones. Other than that, fantastic pose, great composition and wonderful wing position.

[Ken Watkins]

Brendon,
I think your repost is not as overdone as mine, perhaps a tad more sharpening.

Finally I echo Sid's comments entirely:cheers: