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Macro and Flora Moderator
Very nice indeed Artie, the plumage is very well detailed, sharpening spot on. I like it just as presented, (I also downloaded and selected the background and reduced overall exposure with curves, that also looks good.)
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Wildlife Moderator
Hi Artie, I like the inclusion of the mossy trunk, adds context to the image and is a nice addition to birds in flight on a colourful backdrop. The outstretched wings and angle of the subject is pleasing to the eye. Can't tell on brightness or colours as viewing on the MacBook Pro, but the lighter BKG adds a nice separation currently to the subject. Not sure that some of the brighter moss could be toned down a bit, but as I said, not viewing in 'optimal' conditions.
TFS
Steve
Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.
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BPN Member
This is nice, has a nice 3D look to it, PP looks good, nice opportunity.....
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Amazing image, Artie. Definitely worth the "lots of work" to save this impressive and very unique capture.
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Super Moderator
screams lake blue cypress! I have like this from 2011! I'll dig it out and post, yours has more details for sure. I might increase the contrast on the owl a bit, great stuff
TFS
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Super Moderator
Owls have great underwing and tail patterns, and this image shows these nicely. The mossy habitat is super nice. The processing work was well worth it!
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Love the gold tones and that sweet pose.
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Avian Moderator
Artie, this is sweet, congrats!
Love the rich yellows and greens and the incoming profile of the subject works great here. The moss frames it nicely.
Agree on toning down the brighter strings just a bit.
Hope to get one of these one day!
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Lifetime Member
This is absolutely beautiful Artie. I just love all those yellows.
The owl's wing position are perfect and so nice and sharp all the way through DOF.
I agree with toning down the brightest areas of the moss on the tree but otherwise, pretty much perfecto.
One of my favorite of yours now!
Gail
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BPN Member
Nice flight pose with the wide wingspan .
Overall colors looking good , as does the details and sharpness .
The subject itself does look a bit flat or too evenly lit , IMHO , would give the subject more tonal form ... as purely personal taste .
What really surprises me here is the head angle ... not being commented by anyone . As most of the times all you folks here are just pointing this out as a flaw .... why not in this case ???!!!
TFS Andreas
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Wow - lovely frame, Artie. Only thing I'd have stamped out would be the last bits of moss that is semi in focus right in front of the leading wing. They pull my eye way rather than having him/her fly into the "softer space". But, sweet! TFS.