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From this direction the Gull looks like a enormous bird
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To me the comp is pretty out of the box but I really like that. I think it would be more powerful if you had shot the bird more off centered the right of the frame. It is a very unique and interesting image IMO
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Iain,
I love what you are trying to do here...really like the concept. I really appreciate unique composition and framing. In the image consider these options. I would level and reduce the size of the perch and do something to distinguish the subjects head from the clouds. Maybe work the colors of the bird's beak and the blue in the sky..play with saturation and curves to add more pop to the image.
A faster shutter would help capture more feather detail in the head area. Regarding exposure techs...consider a narrower aperture f/10 with a faster shutter next time. Remember detail is important and as a genera rule we try and keep the shutter high...which means increase the ISO (400) with a smaller aperture (f/8) producing more shutter speed...detail, detail, detail!!!
This is great shot...you have a creative eye...keep em coming.
Last edited by Jeff Cashdollar; 07-28-2013 at 11:48 AM.
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Thank you for the comments everyone.
Jeff & Steve, with Steve's repost I can see how the changes you are both suggesting would improve the image. This is a big help to me as I am new to the processing side and think I am a little over cautious with the adjustments I make. I will have a go at making similar adjustments to my original image. Steve thanks for taking the time to make some adjustments and reposting.
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Hi Ian, glad you like it, I often feel that in making suggestions, refinements, or changes in terms of feedback it's quite helpful to also see an image to accompany the reply, as it bolsters and I trust clarifies, the feedback for the member. Good luck, but please take Jeffs comments on board too, as they are key to nailing your images and obtaining good IQ to work with.
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
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Hi Iain,
I like the quirky feel and unusual perspective of the original but like the others felt there was potential to improve it. So here's a repost, I have rotated and cropped the image to bring about an improvement in compostion (placement of head and made the wall a diagonal), I also dodged the wall to bring out a bit of detail and burnt the whites of the gulls head to darken it slighty, lastly I added a little saturation.
Let me know what you think! :-)
Last edited by Julian Mole; 10-17-2013 at 07:07 PM.
Reason: Seems you can't delete and replace uploaded images you just end up with multiple copies!