I just returned from my final trip to Bonaventure Island, Quebec. The season is done for me and almost done for the gannets who will be heading south in a month or so.
This B/W conversion was my first using the new Topaz BW Effects filter. So far I like what I have seen. By the way, please advise- is black and white OOTB on BPN? I guess I should know this but am unsure and so decide to be on the safe side and post here.
Almost nothing done other than the conversion, a slight crop, NR on the BG and sharpen the subject. After a house robbery, the 70-300L is the only lens I have replaced so far and I did it because it is just so good. The detail in the face and head feathers here are an indication of how good the lens is. Comments welcome!
Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark IV
Lens: EF70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM, @ 300 mm
Program: Aperture Priority
ISO 400, 1/3200s, f/8
Exp. comp.: +0.3
Flash: no flash
OOTB
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John,
Thank you for bringing this up since B&W Effects is very popular and many folks have probably purchased the software and are not sure if they can post straight B&W images w/o any other filters. The answer is YES, this is the place to post those images.
I love the killer eye, pose and sharp details. Nice job with the conversion and I like the softer contrast look here.
Beautiful portrait shot John, and wonderful B&W conversion. I love the defined lines and awesome texture of feathers. Somehow I keep seeing the sky blue eye instead of the steel piercing eye you have here. My eyes must be playing tricks with me! Such a beauty and what a wonderful lens you have indeed. more gannets please! Ann
I'm a little late to the party, but I'll gladly add to the accolades...this is very nicely done. Killer eye...it makes the shot IMHO...wonderful pose, great B&W conversion...sharp details in the feathers...wow...just really nicely done. If it were mine, I might take a sliver off the top...but then again, I usually crop a bit on the tight sight! I hope to see more of the gannets from you.
another season is done
