I did quite a bit of cloning in the sand area, NR(Wavelet) in BG,
and selective sharpening on the edges. In the process I burned
some of the white pixels in the sand, on the beak and left part
of the head. I don't quite understand why? I guess it is the added
contrast during sharpening. The original histogram does not show
cut-off peak on the far right, in fact it does not show any peak on
the right. Any help greatly appreciated.
Oh, by the way, I "constructed" the eye, in the original it is all black:D
Nikon D80
2008/09/02 15:180.5
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 175-500mm F/4.5-6.3 D
Focal Length: 500mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Spot
1/1600 sec - F/6.3
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Color Temp. (5600 K)
AF Mode: AF-S
I like what you were trying to do here My main problem is the transition of the oof area, no transition !!!
I like the low angle, clean bg, raised foot and head position. Generally I like the light more form my back and softer !!! Solves lots of problems. btw suggest a different metering mode, not sure you can control the spot efficiently here?
I must admit I didn't even think about the oof transition.
I'm afraid the terrain was undulating so much that I got only one hill
in focus. On large scale on the original (included) it is not so
bad but after the crop the effect of no transition is quite pronounced.
NR (BG) and sharpening (in focus sand) combo made things worse in
this case I think.
On the spot metering, I was just experimenting with all things possible
at the time I took this one. I agree matrix, AF-C would be the right choice...
Learning in progress :)
Hi Ilija,
I like the low capture angle, but I also have a problem with the separation of subject...fully agree with Mr. Forns on the techs. Looking forward to your next one...:cool:
Semipalm
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