I like the composition, however the light is a little too cold in turn dampening the colors. If I may ask, about what was the crop amount? (MP wise). On other thing, in the LRC, there's a "cloud" like OOF element.
Thanks, Chris. Well, since it's about 3/4 of full frame, it's about 13.5MP (from the original 18 on the 7D). The "cloud-like' element is real BG and doesn't bother me. I'll try warming it up and see what that does.
That's the meanest looking hummingbird I've ever seen. Love the clarity. I'm seeing a bit of a magenta hue which is a problem I often have with bright white backgrounds like this. Great capture!
Ian, I like your composition, the high key look and I like the oof twigs. Detail on HB looks good but I might ry a boost in contrast to make it pop a little more.
Peter
Ian, here's a version with a little more contrast to it. If you open an exposure layer adjustment, start off by moving the middle slider (called "offset") just barely to the left and watch how it instantly wipes down the white haze that seems to be falling on the bird. You can then adjust the other settings and try a curve adjustment too - to get something with a little more depth.
I dodged the eye a bit and wiped out the second set of twigs as they don't have enough detail to really hold the repeating pattern IMO. I also straightened the vertical branch so it was straight up and down using the lens distortion filter. These are all ideas for you to take or leave - just wanted to present some different options.
Thanks, Jules. You've given me a lot to play with. In general I prefer your repost, but I think the lens distortion has made things a bit tight on the tail end. I sort of liked the phantom twigs, but your image is making me think again. I've never played with that 'offset' slider. I'm going to have to start trying it more often!
Ian, just be very careful with that slider. It's great for removing haze in an image but it can quickly turn the dark colors black and blotchy so watch it very closely!
I agree that it's tight on the tail here - you could definitely add canvas - just wanted to show the stick as straight and that lens distortion filter always manages to knock some off the edges - all the more reason to shoot a little extra on all sides when out in the field.
Have a great evening, Ian. You're doing some really nice work...keep it up!
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