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  1. 03-31-2009, 05:30 AM #1
    Thonnaksar NOP
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    Default Australasian grebe

    One of my latest productions on this beautiful specie.
    This is my very first image post-processed in Photoshop CS3...Thanks Akos !!!:cool:


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  2. 03-31-2009, 05:38 AM #2
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    Wow mon ami! Tres bien!

    I like it, your PP is already visible to me personally and your first "official" PPd image is a killer. I wish you had left a touch more space behind the grebe. But that's me. I think overall the image is superb!

    Thanks for sharing mate.
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    What an awesome image. You did a great job handling the flash. You nailed the exposure and colors here. I agree with Akos about a bit more room behind it. I would also clone out the white spots in the water to make this an better image. A fine job you did here.
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    Love the light and the COMP and the sharpness of the eye. Plus, a lovely bird. I would love to see this with the feathers selectively sharpened.
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    At this low angle, it seems you were in the water when you captured this image. Stunning light, showing lovely detail. Congrats on a great image.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ákos Lumnitzer View Post
    Wow mon ami! Tres bien!

    I like it, your PP is already visible to me personally and your first "official" PPd image is a killer. I wish you had left a touch more space behind the grebe. But that's me. I think overall the image is superb!

    Thanks for sharing mate.
    I will rePP this image when I know how to add canvas...;)
    Merci mon ami !:cool:
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    Quote Originally Posted by Arthur Morris View Post
    Love the light and the COMP and the sharpness of the eye. Plus, a lovely bird. I would love to see this with the feathers selectively sharpened.
    That's what I was trying to do in CS3 without any success...
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  8. 03-31-2009, 04:35 PM #8
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    Quote Originally Posted by Thonnaksar NOP View Post
    That's what I was trying to do in CS3 without any success...
    You can use a selection method, either lassoo tool, quick mask or magnetic lassoo. Call me when you get a chance and I'll talk you through it! Just create a separate layer for the selection, so if you make a mistake you can erase that layer. :)
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  9. 03-31-2009, 05:35 PM #9
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    I like the stong alert pose Sar, well done with your PS skills.
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  10. 03-31-2009, 09:02 PM #10
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    I agree with slightly more room on the RHS but very nice bird and background
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  11. 04-01-2009, 02:17 AM #11
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    Nice low angle, colour and detail.

    cheers Rob
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