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  1. 04-13-2008, 01:54 PM #1
    James Salywoda
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    Default Horned Grebe

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    Horned Grebe

    Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve H. Bch. Calif.

    Taken this morning as this one is in full breeding plumage.

    Nikon D300 AFS 600 F4 1.4 TC

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    Last edited by James Salywoda; 04-13-2008 at 07:04 PM. Reason: Desaturated Eye
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    Lovely bird in killer plumage. Good head angle, nice light and composition with the bird back in the frame. You might try selecting the iris with a Quick Mask and desaturating the red channel 10-15 points.
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    very beautiful, james. that is one satanic eye!!
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  4. 04-13-2008, 02:51 PM #4
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    NIce shot James, I tried what Arthur said and it works great.
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  5. 04-13-2008, 03:30 PM #5
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    Excellent. Nice colors and composition!
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  6. 04-13-2008, 04:41 PM #6
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    Hi James,

    Lovely colors and evil red eye. You have some nice details and light. I love vivid colors, so I would leave the eye, but that's me :)
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  7. 04-13-2008, 06:09 PM #7
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    One good looking bird! Art's advise works really good.
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  8. 04-13-2008, 06:12 PM #8
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    Oh my, this is gorgeous! I Love it!
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  9. 04-13-2008, 07:05 PM #9
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    Thanks Artie!!!! Reposted and desaturated eye using a quick mask:)
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  10. 04-14-2008, 06:53 PM #10
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    Nice capture Jim. I saw this guy yesterday afternoon but he was too quick to go under each time I tried grabbing him. The few shots I did manage of him were in less than ideal lighting and terrible angles so I stuck to target aquisition practice with the Terns.
    Hope you are feeling better than yesterday. Take Care.
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