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  1. 03-21-2009, 02:17 PM #1
    Tom Keenan
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    Default Eagle Portrait (repost w iris lightened)

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    A cooperative subject and some nice afternoon light.
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    Cropped from horizontal to vertical

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    Thanks for your critique!!
    Last edited by Tom Keenan; 03-21-2009 at 07:26 PM. Reason: lightened iris
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  2. 03-21-2009, 03:35 PM #2
    Thomas Herou
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    Woderful details and superb exposure.
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  3. 03-21-2009, 03:50 PM #3
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    Just beautiful Tom!
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  4. 03-21-2009, 04:17 PM #4
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    This is a great example as to when to use fill flash to fill those small shadow. Great details and very sharp!
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  5. 03-21-2009, 05:57 PM #5
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    This is a great example of when not to use fill flash; it is the shadows that add the texture and give the image a sculpted look. You might wish to lighten the shaded portion of the iris.
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  6. 03-21-2009, 06:07 PM #6
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    This is a great example as to why we have forums like BPN. We can share our own opinions!! :D

    Either way, still a fantastic image!
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  7. 03-21-2009, 07:20 PM #7
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    Thanks for the comments. I worked on the eye and reposted. I found a couple of subtle (10%) applications of the dodge tool (CS4) worked well to lighten the shadow without completely removing it. Before and after above.
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  8. 03-21-2009, 07:38 PM #8
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    I like this as posted, nice detail, and exposure. Agree with Arthur about the shadows.
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  9. 03-21-2009, 11:40 PM #9
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    I agree, beautiful as posted....
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