I created this image from inside my house - through the bay window. I spent a lot of time this weekend studying the DB PDF - having loads of fun learning new things. I think I'm improving..I seem to be constantly overexposing and fixing it in Lightroom. I do my basic RAW corrections in LR and then convert and edit in PS. Is this OK since the LR engine is the same as CR and editing in either is non-destructive? In the DB basics PDFMr. Morris said he used Adobe CR for awhile for image editing but prefers Breeze Browser. I appreciate all your help!
Image first !!! Bird is very tight in frame You want to have more space in the direction he is looking Also the bottom by his toes is tight (top back fine)
The head is slightly off angle and the sharpest part seems to be the wing Best to go for the eye
In birds with this pose you need to be careful since the wing will be closer to the film plane than the eye Some stopping down could help I only stop don't (usually) for close ups You also good a great looking bg adn exposure seems fine Remember to give compensation
Now regarding conversion a couple of things There is no "best" software out there The one that comes the closest is Capture One Some people (like Arite) love BB while other hate it Artie went ot ACR after we had John Shaw in one of our IPTs but change since he liked felt the conversions looked closer to what he saw in camera
I use LR and Capture NX For the absolute best quality I go to NX LR has the best and most convenient workflow while doing an outstanding conversion Would suggest to stick to one software and master before going on to try another
Thanks for the critique. I have a tendency to crop too tight, and I obviously have a lot to learn over all. My initial exposure was terrible - overexposed by almost 1 stop. I don't really plan to switch from LR as I have a fair amount of time invested in it. I just wanted to make sure it was a good choice to stay with, and apparently it is. Onward and upward...
That is the way to go Bruce !!!! You did well in processing to compensate The best bet is come up with the very best image you can Very little corrections should be needed !!!! My usual time to process an image is around two minutes !!!
you're on the right track Bruce to be dedicated you doing "the best you can and investing time to learn".
I think in the beginning, we all cropped tight, wanting to see the detail.......seldom makes a nice wallhanger.
Totally agree on sticking with one software to start and learn how to get the most from it.
Thanks Alred. You hear it all the time - "get the image correct in the camera - don't rely on PS to save your butt" That's what I'm striving for! Thanks again..
