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Hi Shane - Not sure I've seen one of these posted on BPN before. Thanks for adding to the diversity of animals. Glad he stood still for you to capture the image. You definitely needed the flash in the cave. Nice detail and sharpness. If it were mine I would reduce the blues but you were there.
TFS,
Rachel
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A cute one and an interesting setting and story, Shane! Machu Picchu sure is one my list of places to see one day...
You handled the flash and exposure well. Rachel has a good point on the blues if applicable...
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Hello Shane!
This species is new to me as well, another lovely surprise this evening as I browse through the recent posts!
I think you have done well under the circumstances, having had only a few moments to capture this little one as he moved around. Shane, there's lots of detail here and I take it you had a sharp image to begin with, cute pose from the chinchilla and the crop works for me. I agree with Rachel about the blues though.
Hope we see more from your Peru trip, I have been dreaming of visiting Machu Picchu since childhood (I still find the place and well as its name so irresistible ...)
Kind regards,
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Not exactly what one expects from a Machu Picchu thread, which is nice, something different is always good. Personally I prefer the first image, there is a bit more life to the colours and tones.
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Love seeing a chinchilla - sort of a mix between rodent and rabbit! I prefer the OP as the 2nd seems a bit over-flashed appearing. Great pose and good bkgd that provides habitat but not interference.
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Originally Posted by
Marc Mol
.......I gather after this sighting you didn't choose the guinea pig for dinner that night.
TFS
Actually I ate quite a few those ;)
Thanks for the comments
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Hi Shane very nice to see a different species , great that you had time to set up your kit for this. Quite good flash work and i like the tones and colors as in OP , but would drop the blue/cyan selectively . Have you used curves for removing the blues in RP ? You achieved good details in OP .
You might think about moving back in sharpening as it does look a bit crunchy in parts and i think you made soft parts in the fur looking a bit harsh . And watch the blacks , all channels do look a bit plugged in the blacks
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TFS Andreas
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Originally Posted by
shane shacaluga
Actually I ate quite a few those ;)
....... and yes, excusing the old cliche, they do taste like chicken!
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Hello again Shane,
I personally like your RP with less blues, but agree with Andreas that you should do this this selectively. Adding contrast might be one of the reasons why the blacks are chocked in places.
Maybe a good idea to go back a tad on sharpening?
Well done, glad you took the time to revisit this
Kind regards,
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Lovely detail and great use of the flash. I love the environment. Nicely done Shane
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