This fine fellow was completely nonplussed by the 25 mph winds blowing one morning last week. I wish I could say the same. The wind chill was in the mid 30s, and my eyes were tearing so much that I was guessing about framing and focus most of the time. I shot the fewest number of frames for an outing that I can remember. However, as is often the case when working the edges of the weather, there can be some great visuals to be captured.
D4 600VR f/5.6 1/2500s Mounted on the floor of my little boat "LoonieToo"
Post: Leveled, toned down the background, slight crop for comp. No changes in saturation
Daniel - it was so bright, that the pupil was very small. Perhaps that is what gives you the impression of it not being very lively. I will tinker with it a bit.
Cheers
Randy
Last edited by Randy Stout; 06-18-2016 at 07:43 AM.
The bigger pupil makes a difference but I meant more like a glint or reflection on the eye. I used the dodge tool to tease out a bit of reflection that was already faintly there. Maybe a bit overdone, but it would be easier on a larger file to make a better job of it.
Both re-posts rock as does the original. Love the perfect EXP, the dark colors, and the low in the water look. a
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Very nice, especially like the effect of the distant oof BG that looks like if it was a painting. Bird is perfectly positioned between foreground and back ground. I like all 3 posts as well. Thanks, Randy to share this beauty.
Riding the waves - common loon on very windy day
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