Buzzard

[Tiago Caravana]

Hello!

I have certain doubts about the post processing of this image:

1. Is it to sharp?
2. I made the PP in photoshop and it seemed ok, but in the web it seems a little dark

All C&C are very welcome

EXIF: Nikon D7000 + 500mm f4 VR | f4 | 1/15 | ISO320

[Tiago Caravana]

The darkness is resolved I didn't have ticked the "Convert to sRGB" in the "Save for web" comand and it was really darkening the images.

Still, what do you think about the sharpness? Is it to high?

[Arthur Morris]

The sharpening looks fine to me. I'd give the bird a bit more room below and behind if you have it. I like the look back head angle and the pose. Tell us about the situation.

[Tiago Caravana]

Thank you Arthur!

This is something like a 70% crop, thus I have space to left, but almost nothing in the bottom. Is this better?

[Arthur Morris]

That's a bit better. Next time focus and then point the camera down a bit as it is still too tight below. What was the situation; were you in your vehicle, on foot?

[Tiago Caravana]

Thanks Arthur. I'm a bit obsessed with the idea of leaving space above to give her space to fly. I'll do better next time!

I was in a hide with a solid tripod setting

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks for the info. Was the bird baited? And yes, always good to give the subject some space.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Tiago, lovely pose, and the feather detail shows up nicely. The sharpness is spot on. When its over sharpened, you see 'crispy' bits, so you have done well here. Your repost works well, and adding a bit more space below would be possible with that FG, if you are ok with that.

[Tiago Caravana]

Yes Arthur it was baited. I was expecting to get some vultures but...

Thanks Stuart I'll try to add some canvas soon. It will be my 1st experience doing it in a photo, let's see how I can manage.