THEME: Benson / Evening glow

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

I captured this image with my birding set-up. 300mm+1.4x. I shot almost directly into the sun to get the real warm tones that I love.

Once converted in DAP with the Benson theme, I added a Topaz Vivacity Clean filter, a drop shadow frame that took ages to pick the preferred BG color for.

Hope you like this.

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

And here cometh the image from which the above work was created.

[denise ippolito]

Akos, I love backlit images. The warm color tones combined with the brush strokes are lovely. I like the drop-shadow it makes it look as if it's hanging on a wall!! Nice work!!

[Dave Phillips]

this is a beautiful rendering from that original.....did you visualize this before processing.
I do find the border and dark shadow a bit overpowering my friend and offer an option.

I made a canvas bg to match the forum here....there is a tool called color spy that
will give you any color when you mouse over....RGB, hex etc

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Dave, thank you so much man! That little, subtle frame is so much better.

Yes, this is pretty much how I wanted it to look. I thought Benson's palette. Go for it! I think this is my best one to date. I knew the RAW had enough warm in it that it would render so well. Gee, I am speaking like I am some DAP expert now aye? ;)

Thanks again, you made it much, much stronger!

[Dave Phillips]

Dave, thank you so much man! That little, subtle frame is so much better.

Yes, this is pretty much how I wanted it to look. I thought Benson's palette. Go for it! I think this is my best one to date. I knew the RAW had enough warm in it that it would render so well. Gee, I am speaking like I am some DAP expert now aye? ;)

Thanks again, you made it much, much stronger!

so glad you like the option....the image is quite nice.
I think my fav of yours is the steam locomotive......a bit more perspective and that
is a killer rendering

[denise ippolito]

Dave, Really nice re-post I have color spy, never thought to do that but will try in the near future!!

[Indranil Sircar]

Well mate, you got a terrific one here. Love Dave's repost.

[Harold Davis]

i could see that hanging on the wall. dave's frame is a nice option. i like it. the glowing colors here are rocking out!!!!

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Indranil and Harold. Thanks for looking and your wonderful feedback. I feel very privileged to be amongst such awesome people. :)

[Cheryl Slechta]

Akos - I love back lit images and this one is beautiful! I like the repost with the subtle framing better.
It looks to me like you qualify as a DAP expert!!!


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Cheryl

[Ákos Lumnitzer]

Thanks Cheryl. I have had this particular set-up in my head since about January last year. I finally managed to be in a good spot at sunset. Of course, I was there primarily to photograph birdies anyway. Just could not help myself though.

Have a great day!

[Arthur Morris]

Who the heck are Camille and Benson??? This stuff is way cool.

[Dave Phillips]

Who the heck are Camille and Benson??? This stuff is way cool.

Artie, I posted some info for you here
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...d=1#post290725

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks again Dave. Got it.