I have been stalking these guys for the past couple of days and finally made my move this morning. Captured them with some sweet morning light. After transfering this over to a computer that has internet access from my laptop, it looks a little off, but the tif looks great.
Nikon D80, 300F4x1.4, 1/250 f5.6, ISO 320, fill flash -1 1/3 w/ better beamer
Dan
Last edited by Dan Walker; 07-13-2008 at 06:43 PM.
Wow, this one looks just about perfect to me. Lovely light and subject, lovely water colors, and a great look back head angle. I would blow up the master file and do just a bit of work on the pupil as the flashed highlight looks funky...
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Wonderful work, Dan! Be proud of this one. I love the composition, and head angle/eye contact make this one very special. I agree with Artie that working on the eye would pay off nicely. I also think that adding a Selective Color adjustment layer and adding about 10% of black to the Neutrals really makes this one pop.
I cannot add to what has already been said so I'll echo it. GREAT detail and EXCELLENT bg. I LOVE it!!!!
I agree with the tad sharpening and the rework on that eye. But other than that it's masterful!