Just returned from a trip to the magical Isle of Mull....from where I had a 4 hour visit to the Isle of Lunga, photographing Puffin and Razorbill....Once at the top of the cliff(not an easy climb for me).. there are lots of Puffin and Razorbill real close...and well worth the effort...This one was taking off to fly over the edge...HH..ACR and PS.
Will
05-31-2023, 04:25 PM
Jonathan Ashton
Absolutely super Will:cheers: amazing quality very clean pin sharp details in the darks and lights , what more could I as for. Wish it was mine!
I might be tempted to alter the Hue on the grass a tiny bit - just to make it greener.
06-01-2023, 04:38 AM
Ian McLachlan
Only seen a couple of these up close but you have absolutely nailed this Will.That old DO is still under your total control.The detail in the whites is superb .Will we see some Mull White Tails next?
06-01-2023, 11:13 AM
William Dickson
Thanks for that Jon and Ian..Sorry Ian, never went for the White tails this trip....I did get Golden Eagle..but not close enough...Plenty Puffin pics :S3:
Will
06-02-2023, 12:49 PM
kevin Hice
I like how the dark background goes so well with the bird. The flowers adds some brightness and a nice touch, As mentioned I believe the grass is off. Details are nice and the whites are perfect IMO along with the legs and feet. TFS Will.
06-02-2023, 01:26 PM
Andreas Liedmann
Hi Will ... all does work very nice here , stunningly timed shot .
Setting is cool and it was well worth the hard walk or climb up !!! Your effort paid back in full .... IMHO.
I do only two minor points for improvement .... I am with Jon about the grass and I would burn the whites in the underwing is looking close to be hot ??!!
Other than that ... a very cool shot taken and nicely processed
TFS Andreas
06-03-2023, 10:29 AM
Steve Kaluski
Hi Will, looks like the trip was extremely fruitful. Lovely image and the flowers for me, just adds.
WB looks bang on, so IMHO all you need is to up the saturation just to boost things, say around +20. Personally I might have lost the green top right to have a uniform backdrop.
Well done.
TFS
Steve
06-04-2023, 10:41 AM
William Dickson
Thanks for that, Andreas, Kevin and Steve.....much appreciated
Will
06-04-2023, 10:43 AM
William Dickson
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Steve...Here is the image with 20% Sat added as you suggested.....For me, it's looking good... Thanks for that.
Love this. While the wings are great, I really like the flexed/springing feet! Your timing was perfect! Details and exposure are great, and the head angle is great - it really forces us to think about why he's springing into action. The color bump looks good as well.
06-06-2023, 11:13 AM
Brian Sump
Will, I REALLY liked the original but LOVE the rp. Wow.
This hits all the points mate. Fantastic lifting pose and razor sharp (no pun intended). Beautiful foliage too; I couldn't have placed the flowers any better if by hand haha.
Just an all around banger Will, very very nicely done and thank you for sharing!