A snowy egret photographed before sunrise at Little Estero Lagoon. 20D, 500 f/4 +1.4X, 1/180, f/5.6, ISO 400. Converted the RAW image at Cloudy WB and adjusted saturation to enhance the color in the water - but still keep it a pastel effect. I would be interested in what others think of this look.
Looking good Steve That is a magical place pre-dawn !!! Looks like conditions were perfect Love the still water If anything would go brighter Next time try including the exposure compensation !!! Excellent color and feel !!!
Hey Steve, I took a minute and made seem very rough adjustments (no comments on my PS work!! I only did as an example :D) I really like this. I think it would have much more impact if there were a bit more room at the bottom, and less at the top, like in the repost. I also lightened just the Snowy using a levels adjustment layer and masking the Snowy. You did a fine job making this image.
I probably would remove the little stick but other than that this is a very pretty image. Looks like you have a lot of room to go different ways to edit this if desired.
Steve this is a well captured image. The others have already offered some good advice and I like Blake's example re-work. Overall the soft colours in this image remind me of a pastel painting.
Wonderful head angle and pastels. Going VERT would have been a good plan for the virtual feet...
later and love, artie
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Pre-dawn Snowy
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