I captured this image in September 2017 on a overcast morning at Ft. Desoto, Pinellas County, Florida. Comments and critique welcomed and appreciated. Thank you for viewing.
Nikon D500
Nikon 80-400mm F/4.5-5.6 VRII AF-S ED, camera and lens supported by a monopod
1/2000 F/5.6 Matrix Metering EV +2/3 ISO 560 Auto 1 WB, image captured at 400mm
Post processed in Lightroom Classic, Photoshop CC 2020 and Neat Image for noise reduction
Cropped for composition and presentation
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
Hi Joe, it's not really working for me, sorry. The subject is walking away, but the head isn't sharp, focus is on the nearest wing which is sharp. Having a pale backdrop does offer standout.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
I love this look back. To Steve's point, perhaps a little more sharpening on the face as this is a cool look back combined with the raised foot and droplets. TFS
Hi Joe, it's not really working for me, sorry. The subject is walking away, but the head isn't sharp, focus is on the nearest wing which is sharp. Having a pale backdrop does offer standout.
TFS
Steve
Hi Steve, thanks for viewing and commenting. I checked the active focus point, it was on the nearest wing. I was trying to keep up with the bird running erratically chasing fish. I tried a couple of tricks in Lightroom, wonder if this looks better?
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams
I echo the previous comments. I like the attempt at action but feel the image falls short b/c of the focus point issue. Unfortunately, the focus takes our attention right to his rump! Fun intermediate plumage though.....
Joe, if it's soft/OOF no Software will retrieve the image whether you use LR, Topaz, Hi Pass Sharpening etc.
Hi Steve, yup, I know that but sometimes you hate to give up when you like a image. I only use predominately Lightroom, cloning and a few other things in Photoshop and Neat Image for noise reduction. Thanks for responding.
Joe Przybyla
"Sometimes I do get to places just as God is ready to have somebody click the shutter"... Ansel Adams