I made this image in Antelope Island State Park, UT.
Camera Settings:-
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Nikon D850 600 f/4 + 1.4 x TCIII
1/1250s f/9.0 ISO1250
Aperture priority +2/3 EV
Matrix metering
Post Processing:-
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Raw Processing using C1P 20
Cropped from Right
Tonal Adjustments in Viveza
Neat Image NR
Sharpening for Presentation
Dodge selectively
Cloned distracting elements in the background
Let me know your thoughts and comments.
Thanks
Krishna
08-03-2020, 02:30 AM
Paul Burdett
Beautiful image. However, I would clone out the small dark bits between the bird and the reflection. Also, for me there is too much empty space. TFS
08-03-2020, 03:31 AM
David Roach
Another stunner with full soft reflection. Agree with Paul on tighter crop if IQ holds up, but keep entire reflection. Love this canvas as is, though (can't get enough of that water). TFS
08-03-2020, 05:18 PM
Robert Kimbrell
Nice colors in the image. and texture for the background. I like the crop as presented. I would clone out the imperfections in the water.
08-04-2020, 05:12 AM
David Seymour
Hi Krishna, yet another beautiful capture, you seem to have a real touch with this type of image. For my personal preference, the crop is fine as it is, these birds have a lot of space around them in their typical environment and I think the composition reflects that. Also, the bird itself is pretty much on the 'rule of thirds' point (step it out with your fingers), which I think is why the composition looks well-balanced. The colour harmony between the bird and the warm tones in the BG helps too. As Paul noted, I would also suggest cloning out the few small surface imperfections on the water.
Cheers, David
08-04-2020, 05:24 PM
Mike Poole
Another beauty Krishna, I low the loose crop, and the pose is to die for. In a perfect world I'd have preferred less contrast between the blue and yellows in the BG, but I'd take this frame in a heartbeat
Mike
08-07-2020, 05:02 PM
Arthur Morris
Great wingstretch and light. If it were mine, I would definitely crop some off the bottom. Agree with Paul on the clean-up.