40D, 1-400L @ 235mm, f6.3, 1/200s, ISO 400, +1/3 EC, handheld, full frame.
40D, 1-400L @ 235mm, f6.3, 1/200s, ISO 400, +1/3 EC, handheld, full frame.
Nice comp with good detail and eye contact. I might cut back the saturation in the reds a bit. TFS
Todd
Steve,
I am deeply envious of your consistent ability to show such natural colours, give us a clue as to how you do it?
Hi Steve. The first thing that hits me is the outstanding light. After that, it's the pose, sharpness, exposure, comp, and interesting habitat. It's all good - I wouldn't change a thing!
Tick all boxes , excellent image on all counts
TFS
Thanks for the comments guys.
Ken,
I appreciate the feedback. I use DPP for the RAW conversion and PS Elements 3 for the rest. Some bending of curves in DPP usually gets me close to the colors I like. I'll then further adjust the color sliders (hue, sat, lightness) in PSE to taste and sometimes selectively darken the image as well. Certainly better/easier ways to do this with more current PS versions but this is all just for fun anyway.
Beautiful image Steve. You got him in great light.
Hey Steve,
Sweet pose and light!!! Really brought out the details nicely!
Hi Steve Your making those guys look good !!! Sweet light and I love it !!!
Sid, Roman, and Alfred, thanks for the comments.
Hey Steve, there you go with your layers of BG, well seen. These guys always remind me of the old western movies running across the plains. I suppose they still run around, but with no cowboys. Healthy looking character, and I like the eye contact. Good to see the eyes.
Nice lighting and detail Steve, I like the layered bg.
Thanks for the look and comment Nate.