Golden jackal (Canis aureus)

[Jonathan Ashton]

I am unsure if I have posted this particular image, I know I posted one similar bu the jackal was pointing in the opposite direction, this is a rework in any event. I used a different Camera Profile to start and I also used Topaz Denoise on two layers and blended (I also used a little masking in the Topaz programme).

Image hand held taken at knee height

Olympus E-M1X
Lens focal length : 420 mm
Focal Length (35 mm conversion) : 841.0mm
Metering mode : Pattern
Exposure mode : Manual exposure
ISO Sensitivity : 6400
Exposure time : 1/500 sec
F number : F5.6
Exposure compensation : 0.0 EV
Flash : OFF

ACR/Topaz DN AI/PSCC

I am curious to see what you think, I think it's a big improvement on my initial image.

[Steve Kaluski]

I also used Topaz Denoise on two layers and blended (I also used a little masking in the Topaz programme).

In the RAW stage Jon and not as a Tiff?

[Jonathan Ashton]

In the RAW stage Jon and not as a Tiff?

Well I suppose once the file is presented to PS it is a TIFF even if not saved as a TIFF or PSD? The raw file was sent to PSCC, unsaved and subsequently treated with Topaz on two different layers, after this I merged the layers so the subject only recieved a little sharpening. At this point I then made a smart layer and went back to ACR to do a little local adjustment to the eyes. Then resized and sharpened and SfW.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Jon, overall the image does seem to have a green tinge to it and the FG vegetation is beginning to posterise. The whites blend into the overall colour which is a shame, but this can be retrieved. For me, the NR is heavy, creating a very super smooth backdrop, but going to ISO6400 for this camera is perhaps not ideal, but I guess this was early days...

The framing works and I like the inquisitive look.

Jon the RP is not ideal as I'm trying to get some colour separation based on the OP rather than the Raw, but...

If it helps to talk, call me.

TFS
Steve

[Stuart Philpott]

Jon do you use AI clear? I like this I don't know the subject ,looking at the two edits it does look a tad green. i'd personally also like a smidge more at the base Jon ,just a few mm. Beyond that a wonderful encounter and memory caught

TFS

stu

[Steve Kaluski]

Well I suppose once the file is presented to PS it is a TIFF

Correct Jon, therefore all workings will be on a 16bit rather than Raw, so NR is applied to a baked Tiff and so works with a limited capacity. Scooting elements back to ACR as a SO will still be a Tiff.

Jon do you use AI clear?

Not sure if anyone has suggested you use AI clear, but I would keep well clear Stu of AI clear you might get taken down a path you may wish, not to go down. Also if you are using 'Auto' then peg all % amounts back, you need to do it by eye to retain detail. However, as I said to Jon, you must use this plug-in at the raw stage, not on the Tiff.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Stu I have used AI Clear but usually go for DN AI, the Clear tends to overcook but on certain occasions it seems ok.
Steve yes I like your version, it looks better, now I look again I can see a little too much green in mine. I suspect you have lowered some contrast too.

[Steve Kaluski]

now I look again I can see a little too much green in mine. I suspect you have lowered some contrast too.

Contrast is a given Jon, bat also tweaked the WB and got a better adjustment through calibration too.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Contrast is a given Jon, bat also tweaked the WB and got a better adjustment through calibration too.

Gotcha - thanks

[John Mack]

A nice alert pose from the jackal. The setting is quite nice as well. Image quality looks quite good.

[haseeb badar]

Hi Jon -- I really liked the image, especially the framing with that low POV. Steve's RP is much more pleasing in terms of colours and details.

I certainly liked the image inspite of its flaws as mentioned above , but those are subjective.

TFS !