1DXIII 400 f4 III 1.4x III 840mm HH
1/2500 f5.6 iso4000 (auto) +0.7ev
Cropped (~20% off original) levels, increased contrast, de-saturated red from early morning light, sharpen PS2020
Nice low POV with a great HA.
I would back off on the contrast and sharpness a bit. Doing that would likely improve the hottosh whites on the neck and side of the head.
Would love to see without the reds desaturated as a reference point.
I like it!
Gail
Excellent light and direct stare, but I think the repost looks has gone too far in the unsharp direction. I think you need to split the sharpening difference. The high-key effect is nice, but the frame feels a bit bottom heavy with so much space above. Not sure what flexibility you have to shift the crop around but might be worth a try.
I much prefer the repost. Agree to more sharpening for the repost- I would say half of what the OP had. The whites look better on the repost too and I like the subtle sunrise color.
Gail