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    Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
    Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
    Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/640
    Av( Aperture Value ) 4.0
    Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
    Exposure Compensation 0
    ISO Speed 400
    Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM
    AF Mode AI Servo AF
    AF area select mode Spot AF

    This is another image taken whilst visiting the Yorkshire Dales, this is a male who was calling to other males nearby, no doubt advising then to stay away from his female.
    All C & C welcome.

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    Nice straight on calling pose. Sweet background with good details in the blacks and nice and sharp. nice job.

    Gary.

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    Beautiful capture. I like the attitude of the male and the blurred background.
    I would'nt have minded a bit more space under the bird, though.

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    I like the calling pose but would like to see a bit less on top and a bit more foreground. I would have considered sticking a 1.4 ext on the 500mm if you had it and had time and gone in closer.

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    A closer crop if possible can take this image to next level Jonathan.

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    Great bkgd and heather in the foreground. Would go for tighter crop and more room at bottom.

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    Hi Jonathan, would like more at the foot of the image, however if this is FF then agree with Sid about a tighter crop. Was this towards Tan Hill?

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    Thanks for the C&C, everyone, the image is a vertical full crop from the landscape, he didn't stand still for more than one call and then he was off again. I agree a bit more space at the foot would have been nice. I included the background to give a sense of the large open spaces on the moors.

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    I would keep the crop then because it does that well

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    Fine looking bird, shaped like a bottle from this angle :-) I like the calling pose, nice colours, and beautiful BG. I agree more at bottom and a tigher comp would have been ideal but still a stunner.

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    Image quality good enough for a further crop to emphasize the loverly bird. ORIG too dark--the bird much too, too dark, and needs a bit more room below as noted above. For the repost: lightened the whole thing, cropped, selected the whole bird and ran NIK Color Efex Pro Detail Extractor (at about 30%) and Tonal Contrast (at about 45%).

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    Artie thank you for taking time to make a repost, I like the detail brought out in the darkest feathers, I have to say however I have some reservations over the red/brown feathers, they appear a bit bright and pale in colour compared to how I remember them. I would value your opinion on subsequent grouse shots if you get time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jonathan Ashton View Post
    Artie thank you for taking time to make a repost, I like the detail brought out in the darkest feathers, I have to say however I have some reservations over the red/brown feathers, they appear a bit bright and pale in colour compared to how I remember them. I would value your opinion on subsequent grouse shots if you get time.
    Thanks for looking Jon. You can always add a Layer Mask and erase (even at reduced opacity if need be) to fine-tune the results. Post a link or two here and I shall visit .
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    Here is a re-post baring in mind your suggestions Artie.

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    That is a big improvement from the original with lots more detail in the darkest areas. Way to go!
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    Atie, FYI, the code/15% discount for NIK can only be used for those that reside in the US sadly.
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