This is the first post in which I have selected the BG separately for the noise reduction. I did this when noticing how much details I lost when doing it to the whole photo. I could probably have done another round of NR still but lets see what people say. Similarly I was pondering if I should have done one more round of sharpening... :confused:
The bird in the picture is a Red-bellied Woodpecker in case someone was wondering and the stand is still the same than with DE Junco, just a different branch this time.
As usually any comments how to improve these pictures are all appreciated.
Cheers,
Mikko
EOS MK3 + 500/4
F/8
CW-Average 1/320; + 1/3
ISO 640
Car as a hide + camera on BLUBB
Distance 7,2m
Mikko, Sharpness looks fine to me and I wouldn't add anymore (if anything some might feel it is a tad over-sharpened). NR looks good too. I do see an outline on the underside of the beak and along the neck and breast. Wonderful pose and HA.:)
Mikko, I think the outline may some original BG that you missed in selecting. I have found that I really need to zoom in to the subject to refine my selection boundary.
I do like the BG, the pose, the perch and I think the sharpening looks good as is.
Peter
Mikko, this is a beauty! I love all the detail you pulled out of the eye - very nice - it really livens him up! You chose a super crop and got a beauty of a pose here.
I also think the sharpening is just a bit too much - just back it down in the white feathers a bit and I think you'll be right about perfect.
Beautiful capture! I really like the pose. The background and perch really compliment the birds beautiful colors. I have one of these visiting my feeding station. Your colors are very accurate.
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