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    An image from my recent trip to Giants Castle. I often try a wider angle to include some of the magnificent mountain backgrounds. I have recently struggled with a yellow-green cast in my posts. I have done some research on colour shifts on the net, and I hope this looks better. Your comments will be greatly appreciated:)

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    Date/Time: 2009:05:06 114:15
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    Exposure mode: Manual
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    Metering mode: Multi-segment
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    Lens: 600mm
    Focal length: 600mm
    Focal length: 600mm (in 35mm film)

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    As much as I like the birds great pose, it is the magnificent BG that amazes me :)

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    Great idea to go for a wide crop since the BG is wonderful. Details on the bird look good, too. The top of the wings is a bit overexposed and I think there is still some color cast. I'm wondering why the area around the wing tips looks greenish.

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    Thanks guys! Must say I cannot see a colour cast, maybe my monitor needs to be recalibrated..

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    I agree with Axel, there's still a slight yellowish color cast, besides that PP detail, the comp, detail, light, BG and impact are stunning! Congratulations!

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    I like the incoming pose with the details in the flight feathers. The tail angle controlling the turn is lovely - these birds are such magnificent fliers and this captures it well. BG is great. I am seeing the greenish haze around the wing tips that Axels mentioned.
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    Okay guys I concede:-) Clearly its time to re-calibrate this monitor...!

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    killer pose,great bg and beautiful wing position!!!

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    Chris
    I'm with Fabs......great bird but a priceless BG. I think this is one that needs to be seen in a large wall size to truly appreciate its beauty. Excellent.

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    Chris, your images are always a pleasure to view. The wing line across the cloud line is exceptional!

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    Whoa; mountains that look like sky. This image has it all.
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    Spectacular background and bird make this really outstanding. Beautiful.

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    Chris, great banking angle, and I like how the tail is visible showing exactly how they use it to turn. Superb BG, and cast already covered.

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    Thanks guys, your comments are appreciated and thanks for helping with the cast issue, I'm getting there...:-)

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    Loved it Chris... Great Image... keep them coming..

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    Super shot with inclusion of the mountain - like the wider approach. Chris, still notice the yellow-ish cast on my screen.

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    Thanks again guys! I personally like to boost the yellows a bit to make the overall image warmer - just a personal thing.

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    Just love the backdrop in these images... Nice work...
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    Chris -
    Two thumbs up!
    Exquisite image here.

    I see no undesirable color cast in this one.

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