This image was created in Ithaca, New York on 6/12/19 at 6:39PM. Image processed in Lightroom and Photoshop. Caught a nice glimpse of this gray fox while waiting on some deer one evening.
Hi John, a great encounter and it's always nice to have the occasional bonus too.
I quite like the framing/POV John, perhaps a little more below would be better, but not sure, albeit a crop, you have the image content? I also like the jaunty angle of the head, as if he/she is trying to look around and past you, rather than at you. Again, the image has a yellow basis/cast/warmth to it, so based on the OP going to the left on the WB & Tint slider does help. I would also look when exporting to PS the Colour balance adjustment layer, as that may help resolve some of the ongoing colour shifts, but move each slider to the R & L to gauge what affect they have and so you may need to back track on a slider, it's just a case often of 'toggling'. As presented I think it's also following in the footsteps of Bob's, a bit too over sharp and crunchy, which is strange considering your Avian images.
Hope the RP helps in the direction I feel the image should take, albeit the fur still has tinges of yellow in the whites of the face. You have some great finds John, just take time in PP and may be try reviewing the image the following day prior to posting, it may help because you can always refine it.
TFS
Steve
Last edited by Steve Kaluski; 06-17-2019 at 09:40 AM.
Hi John -- Like above i too am in agreement with them. I loved this specie and the head on pose.
I always look posts from fellow BPN members for a while when there is a RP to compare and I must say Steve's RP really lifts this image. Your recent images has some colour shifts here and there and i believe you can easily overcome that problem.
Sweet sighting John. Very unusual to see one of these out in the day, so I am very jealous. Steve's RP does make a difference. Great stare from the fox, and you can get a sense of the size difference from their red counter parts. TFS