I posted this image last January soon after I captured it. I wasn't satisfied and kept revisiting the image, processing it again and again trying to find the key to unlock the image. I think I am satisfied now... WDYT? Image captured at a stop along Blackpoint Wildlife Drive in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, Merritt Island, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.
Nikon D500
Nikon 500mm F/5.6 VR AF-S ED PF, HH
1/1600 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV +2/3 ISO 1400 Auto 1 WB, image captured at 500mm (750mm 35mm Equivalent)
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2021 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped and a little canvas added to position the bird for composition and presentation
05-24-2021, 12:05 PM
Wayne Niz
Lovely pink on grey BG, interesting bird with lots of detail, great pic
05-24-2021, 02:49 PM
Brian Sump
Joe, love that you spend the time to get it right to you.
I think I recall this one, then there was one similar shortly after correct?
Regardless, I think you got it right one from my view. Nice composition adjustments, pinks and whites look great, just the right bit of authentic grain to it.
Nicely done!
05-25-2021, 10:07 AM
Steve Kaluski
Hi Joe, nice incoming shot and I like the jaunty HA, looking lightly towards you. Did you under expose as there is some colour noise in the wings? I wonder if adding say an inch of canvas below it might balance out, so the subject as room to fly into?
TFS
Steve
05-25-2021, 05:53 PM
John Mack
Great wingspread. This would like great all high key.
