Another Osprey

[Paul Burdett]

Further to some feedback about my previous Osprey post, I have edited another one taken at the same location. processed in acr and ps. Distracting twigs removed, and reduced contrast as per previous suggestions. I do think it looks better.

Nikon D500/500PF, 1/800th sec@f5.6, iso640, manual mode HH.

[gail bisson]

Much, much better!
Soft, ethereal feel to the image and the blunt end of the perch is no longer visible which really improves the image,
Gail

[Paul Burdett]

Thanks so much Gail. Hope all is well with you and yours (and your new gear!)

[Andreas Liedmann]

Hi Paul .... looks better compared to the previous image of the eagle . And I like that you have the eagle on eye level !!!!
Think you can afford a bit more selective tonal depth in the subject and the perch , just my take .
TFS Andreas

[Paul Burdett]

Hi Andreas: You may be right, but didn't want to overdo the contrast. May go back and apply some luminosity masks and see what I come up with. Cheers.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Paul, I like the image but I agree pull down some luminosity, I think this will be a beauty! I have had a look at the jpeg but I think going back to the raw file you could make a powerful image.

[Paul Burdett]

Thanks Jonathan. I'm actually ok as is, but will definitely have another look as per your suggestion. Cheers.

[Dorian Anderson]

Serious stare, Paul! And I;m not gonna mess with those feet - great view of those talons! The lighting was tough here. Brown on bird looks a bit washed out, and there's no direct light anywhere on the subject.

[Paul Burdett]

Thanks Dorian. My last post had too much contrast, so with this one I reduced it. I did re-edit the raw file and removed the "washed out look"...and it does look better, but I'm still ok with this one as is.