Results 1 to 10 of 10

Thread: I'll see you and raise you another... Robin

  1. #1
    Wildlife Moderator Steve Kaluski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Somewhere in the world
    Posts
    20,549
    Threads
    1,284
    Thank You Posts

    Default I'll see you and raise you another... Robin

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    Just to add into the mix of humble Robins being posted recently on a mossy fence in the garden.

    Thanks to those who commented or viewed the last posting.

    Steve

    Subject: Robin (Erithacus rubecula)
    Location: UK
    Camera: Canon EOS R5
    Lens: EF200-400mm f/4L IS USM
    Exposure: 1/400SS at f/7.1 ISO3200
    Original format: Landscape, almost FF on width
    Processed via: LRCC 10.5 & PSCC 22.5.1
    Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

  2. #2
    Macro and Flora Moderator Jonathan Ashton's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Cheshire UK
    Posts
    17,015
    Threads
    2,604
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Steve I like the detail it's all there, but I am not crazy on the colours, I have just recalibrated my screen to make sure but I think the moss heads are too orange, the greens have an orange yellow tinge also. The orange on the Robin looks pretty good, but the brown wings and tail don't really look brown, the wings in particular appear to have a lot of orange in them. I think you will disagree but I may have been inclined to lower the exposure on the robin, (I am guessing you pushed the exposure far to the right at capture?)

  3. #3
    Wildlife Moderator Steve Kaluski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Somewhere in the world
    Posts
    20,549
    Threads
    1,284
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Jon, I try and answers your thoughts.

    I think the moss heads are too orange, the greens have an orange yellow tinge also
    The image was shot in May last year, so there will be a richness to the moss/heads from the warm sun.

    The orange on the Robin looks pretty good, but the brown wings and tail don't really look brown, the wings in particular appear to have a lot of orange in them
    Think you had the same thought to Andreas's version too, I've not adjusted any of the individual colours, so perhaps it's just a variant????

    I think you will disagree but I may have been inclined to lower the exposure on the robin, (I am guessing you pushed the exposure far to the right at capture?)
    To maximise the data capture yes, fully pushed to the right without clipping, nothing is blown, so again I'm happy with the overall exposure, dropping the Exp I feel would make it look drab.

    Not sure if this explains things or not.
    Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

  4. #4
    BPN Member Andreas Liedmann's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Dortmund / Germany
    Posts
    10,906
    Threads
    1,196
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Steve ... another one into the mix and all are different , that's what it's all about .
    All take advantages of given opportunities ....
    Images taken at different times and locations .... and mine does look the " ugliest " in terms of color , OMG , but I tried my normal routine and colors came out better and the details even finer .... good luck with DXO Mr Jon

    Regarding yours ... nice look back pose , but I would have preferred a higher vantage point for perfection . Pretty sure it was not possible due to the hide .
    I do like the overall processing and the colors / tones combination . The exposure does look good to me ... but I would give the area Jon is referring to a bit more tonal depth ... you know how to do that .
    Not a great fan of the fence , but better than nothing

    TFS Andreas

  5. #5
    Wildlife Moderator Steve Kaluski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Somewhere in the world
    Posts
    20,549
    Threads
    1,284
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Thanks Andreas.

    I would have preferred a higher vantage point for perfection
    Possibly, but like Dan C, I endeavour to get to eye level where possible as I find you 'contact' better with the subject.

    Pretty sure it was not possible due to the hide .
    I was messing around with Greenfinches and they seem to be incredible shy and spook easily, the Robin was a passer by.

    would give the area Jon is referring to a bit more tonal depth
    I assumed Jon was referring to it in more 'Global' terms, it indeed it's more over the 'shoulder' then yes, everything is possible and a good call.

    Thanks
    Steve
    Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

  6. #6
    BPN Member Andreas Liedmann's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Dortmund / Germany
    Posts
    10,906
    Threads
    1,196
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Steve ... fully agree about eye level , mostly whenever possible we all try to achieve that .I meant just a view inches higher ... and that is somehow picky

  7. #7
    Wildlife Moderator Steve Kaluski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Somewhere in the world
    Posts
    20,549
    Threads
    1,284
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Always worth pointing out.
    Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

  8. #8
    BPN Member Andreas Liedmann's Avatar
    Join Date
    Aug 2010
    Location
    Dortmund / Germany
    Posts
    10,906
    Threads
    1,196
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan Ashton View Post
    , I have just recalibrated my screen to make sure but I think the moss heads are too orange,
    Hey Jon , just for my interest ... why recalibrating a system , that is calibrated on regular basis ( I guess) ??? Just because , somebody else's colors do look not correct to your eyes ??? If you think something is off in terms of color .... just use the eye dropper and analyze the color read outs to see potential " faults" .

  9. #9
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jan 2018
    Location
    Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
    Posts
    2,545
    Threads
    383
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Steve. I'm a sucker for Robins. I actually love this one and also the "perch". Yes to a more eye level shot, but I'd take this one any day. Cheers.

  10. #10
    Wildlife Moderator Steve Kaluski's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2009
    Location
    Somewhere in the world
    Posts
    20,549
    Threads
    1,284
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Cheers Paul.
    Post Production: It’s ALL about what you do with the tools and not, which brand of tool you use.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics