I like the unusual angle and the wonderful display. The exposure looks good but the whites migth do better if you increased the density via a QM, multiply layer, and reduce opacity. I would select the pupil with a QM, hit CNTLR U, de-Sat and darken to 80% to make the eye appear sharper.
later and love, artie
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wow.. is that one a pet? these guys never let me within about 200 feet if they have anything to say about it.. and they usually do.... I have to have VERY effective camo to get any closer.... a blind wont do.. they have an aversion to blinds in THIS state...
Very interesting view from above and great pose. Artie's tip about increasing the density will work really well on this image I think, and his eye trick works magic.
For some reason I didn't read the details of the forum and I should have posted this photograph in the Avian, Captive and Hand Of Man forum. This Common Goldeneye was in an enclosed area.
Last edited by Arthur Morris; 02-06-2008 at 11:04 AM.
Hi John, No problema at all. I have moved the post to its proper location. Exactly where was the image made? Pretty neat that a captive duck feels at home enough to show off for the ladies.
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YAW and thanks for the link. It looks like an interesting place to hone your skills.
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