Sandhill Crane High Key Image

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Hi All,

I took this image at my Bosque Del Apache Trip in December. I like the high key image.


Nikon D500
500 f/4, 1.7x TC
ISO 1250, f/6.7, 1600 sec in Manual Mode

Post processing:-

Lightroom
Adjust Whites + 58 and Black -50, Increase vibrance and Clarity.
Nik Colors Effect Pro
Noise Reduction using Neat Image

Let me know your comments on the same.

Thank you for watching.

Thanks
Krishna

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Krishna, great wing position, and the Crane really pops from the high key BG. I see a bit of noise on the near underwing.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Hi Stu,

Thank you for the comments. I agree there is bit of noise in the underwing. I choose not to overly do noise reduction to loose details in the underwing.

Do you think I should do selective noise reduction in that area ?

Thanks
Krishna

[Stu Bowie]

Do you think I should do selective noise reduction in that area ?

Its always good to give it a try to see the result. At only 1200 pixels wide, I suppose it wont make much difference, as the crane is quite far away. Give it a go and you decide.

[annmpacheco]

Hi Krishna,
Ive been enjoying your Bosque images. I like the wing position and would suggest more NR, as it is noticeable, being the largest area in your image. TFS

[Joseph Przybyla]

Hi Krishna, nice image of a Sandhill in flight. If you opened/lightened the underwing in post processing that would make the noise more visible. Thank you for sharing.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Thank you all for the comments.

I will try to see if I can reduce the noise