Crop to Level the Image
Remove Blue cast in the shadows
Very Little Beach Clean up
Removal of Dust spots
Nik 30-30 Filter
Dodging the face to brighten it up slighlty
Burn the highlights on Prey.
I like everything about this except for the HA. I wish it was turned towards the viewer.
I have never seen a dunlin with such a big fish- very cool.
Gail
Love the run down the shore to assure no thievery before the attempt to swallow. The action obviates the need for perfect HA for me. I really like this one... TFS
Crop to Level the Image
Remove Blue cast in the shadows
Very Little Beach Clean up
Removal of Dust spots
Nik 30-30 Filter
Dodging the face to brighten it up slighlty
Burn the highlights on Prey.
Let me know your thoughts and comments.
Thanks
Krishna
Great getting the low POV Krishna and the fish provides a real point of interest as usually these guys are mud dippers. I like your idea of lightening up the face and wonder if you ever sharpen the face an extra bit as well?
I love this bird in breeding plumage and this shot shows that garb so well! Exposure and details on bird are great, and the prey item adds a lot of interest. Low angle and beach scene are great. Wish for a bit more direct eye contact,
but that's in the past. Still a really nice result!
Gorgeous bird and ery sharp and bright. The head angled away is a bummer. And that fish has seen better days :)
with love, artie
BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.
BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.
Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,