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BPN Member
Well captured Mike. Love the pose on the BIF. I can see what you mean about the harsh light, but you tamed it well. Good choice of aperture. I like how the cliff splits the frame which gives the BG a sense of distance.
Will
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Lifetime Member
I really like this. My only wish would be a better HA on the incoming gannet and no intersection of the foot with the gannet on the ground,
Gail
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Hi Mike, I love these types of shots. I agree with Gail re: the HA and no interesction but still very nice. Love how all the others are looking at the incoming one. A minor thing -- it seems like theres a cloning line above the Gannet on the far left cliff edge head? Might be worth smoothing that out. TFS
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Macro and Flora Moderator
A tricky shot given the lighting, I am guessing this was am as opposed to pm. Good details in the whites though possibly the brightest could be brought down a fraction more.
I would be tempted to warm the image up a little, I tried photo warming filter 85 at a density of 13, I think it helps a little.
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Thank you all for your kind comments and suggestions.
Gail - I agree that the head angle and foot placement could be better, but getting it right is what drives us on.
Jonathan - I have played around with the warming filter and you are right, it does help soften those whites a bit.
Alex - yes it was a cloning error. There was a horrific specular highlight right in contact with the bird's head and have had another go at removing it.
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Super Moderator
I like the interaction, the light was a bit harsh and I wish the gannets had a better HA
TFS
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Publisher
Hi Mike, Rule #1: Point your shadow at the bird ... Is there a time of day at this location when the sun is behind you? If not, pray for clouds. With love, artie
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Thanks, Artie. This ridge was a rib coming off the cliff face so viewing points were limited and this was the best shot where the elements came together (apart fro the light...).