Goose Wars

[Nonda Surratt]

Are on, lots of water splashing, chasing and general snarkiness, this one almost ended up in my lap. Slight crop off the left to get rid of shrieking goose who just got its head in the image.

M111, 300f2.8+2xtc, @ F7.1, ISO 800, 1/800, +1

[Harold Davis]

now that's IN YOUR FACE goose action at it's best! nice! dont know what i would do different!

[Lance Peters]

In your face action all right:) Like it.

With the rhs bearing little detail in the beackground and being close to white - I would try making this into a high key image. Just a thought - would be a quick and easy job - Fluid Mask 3 is the go.

:)

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Great action. I am not sure how to fix the bright part. Lance's suggestion is worthwhile. I have not even installed my fluid mask yet.

Well done! :)

[Nonda Surratt]

I don't even know what fluid mask is!

[denise ippolito]

Nonda, Nice flight image and really looks like he's coming at you! Agree with BG, but you are the queen of BG's so it will be an easy fix for you!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Nonda,
I have never seen one like this before...:eek: this is one hard banking turn...I like it...:cool:

[KurtPreston]

So, I have to ask ... did it hurt when the goose bonked into your lens? :D

Nice bank shot! I'd be tempted to tone down the BG a bit, but like it as is too.

[Nonda Surratt]

Thanks folks, will see what I can come up with on the BG..So what exactly is Fluid Mask?

Kurt I ducked:p

[Alfred Forns]

Either way you decide the process its a high impact and fine image Nonda !!! Love the in your face action !!!

[Lance Peters]

Fluid mask is a P.S. plugin makes masking quite a bit easier - they have a free demo version.

http://www.vertustech.com

[Lance Peters]

heres a real quick masked out version - took a minute maybe.

Some problem areas - but quick and easy painting with colours - try it out - I like it :)

[Nonda Surratt]

Thanks Alfred.

Thanks for the link and demo Lance..Not sure I like the all white BG, but once there I can play a bit:D

[Jackie Schuknecht]

Like the orig Nonda, as it gives a sense of place, and I like the light, it seems to be part of the image to me. Looks like a snowbird move.:) Do you have special rider in your insurance for collision with birds while taking pics:) Neat BIF shot.

[Katie Rupp]

Nonda, I'm with Jackie in liking your original better. The high key version is interesting but in this case the backgound anchors and places it. IAC, it's a great image, Congrats!

[Nonda Surratt]

Thanks Jackie and Katie..No rider yet