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    Well finally got the chances to get out with the camera have been very busy with work leading up to Christmas.
    Have just got home from a few days away at the Mother-in laws, This is the first time I have been able to get close to these little birds, not to mention a half descent photo.
    Would like to know what people think of the OOF foreground? should I trim a little off?

    Name: Red-kneed Dotterel (Erythrogonys cinctus)
    Location: Swan Hill, VIC 29/12/2012)
    Gear: Pentax K200D and Sigma 150-500mm @ F6.3 1/2000 ISO400 500mm handheld
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    Charlie:

    Your bird is sharp, well exposed except for a few small areas of the whites that don't show any detail. Pleasing angle in the frame, good catchlight.

    The biggest concern for me is the OOF rock in the foreground. I would try to tone it and the rest of the OOF foreground down a bit, lower the luminosity, which helps them recede a bit visually, and not compete so much with the bird.

    For personal taste, I would also trim a bit off the top.

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    Hi Charlie,
    A new species for me.
    I like the IQ in the blacks and would try to extract a bit more detail on the hot whites.
    I find that large OOF rock and the straggly OOF bits of grass distracting.
    I would clone them out (if not against your ethics.) and allow the bird to shine through,
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    Great to see a new special. Nice angle and colors. Could probably get a little more details out of the whites if you went back to the RAW file. Agree on the OOF rock and hints of grass but still a good image.
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    Thanks everyone, I'm still new to the whole PS and ACR so could someone explain the best way to get more from the whites?

    Thanks Charlie

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    very nice shot as far as the bird and water goes Charlie. I was thinking about the OOF forground but I couldn't make up my mind.
    It gives you a sense of three dimension but on the other hand this is where your eyes go first. Try to trim it back and see how it works out.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Karl Egressy View Post
    very nice shot as far as the bird and water goes Charlie. I was thinking about the OOF forground but I couldn't make up my mind.
    It gives you a sense of three dimension but on the other hand this is where your eyes go first. Try to trim it back and see how it works out.
    Thanks Karl I have reposted a trimmed back OOF forground.


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