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Red-bellied at 1/20th · 02:28 PM

A miserable dark day here - first snow/freezing rain of the season. This red-bellied woodpecker showed up as it's getting dark (very uncommon/ rare in this region - the woodpecker, that is. It gets dark quite often). I took this shot at 1/20th sec. The other 50 or so didn't turn out as well.

Should I clone out the OOF icicles? Other suggestions?

codiac2600 · 11-22-2007, 03:06 PM

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JCSullivan · 11-22-2007, 04:48 PM

Wow Tom - I think the dull day made the colours stick out even more.
Nice shot and probably publishable because of the rarity.

**SCGushue** · 11-22-2007, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by codiac2600

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Wow Chris!!!!

I can now see it in 3D!

Stephen

**SCGushue** · 11-22-2007, 05:22 PM

Originally posted by Tom Lusk

A miserable dark day here - first snow/freezing rain of the season. This red-bellied woodpecker showed up as it's getting dark (very uncommon/ rare in this region - the woodpecker, that is. It gets dark quite often). I took this shot at 1/20th sec. The other 50 or so didn't turn out as well.

Should I clone out the OOF icicles? Other suggestions?

Tom,

In my opinion, the icicles absolutely should remain. They tell part of the story, part of the grayness, and a little of the struggles of life in the wild. I also think they add a counterbalance to the entire image.

Keep em'.

Stephen

scott-devon · 11-23-2007, 07:16 PM

Beautiful shot, I'm with Stephen..keep the icicles.

JamesD · 11-23-2007, 07:20 PM

Great capture, Tom. I also like the way Chris' clone patch tool adds to the image.

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11-22-2007, 03:06 PM	#2
codiac2600 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rockford, Illinois Posts: 2,027	Clone Patch tool Small levels adjustment Compare Original\|Photoshopped

11-22-2007, 04:48 PM	#3
JCSullivan Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, Canada Posts: 3,056	Wow Tom - I think the dull day made the colours stick out even more. Nice shot and probably publishable because of the rarity.

11-22-2007, 05:17 PM	#4
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Originally posted by codiac2600 Clone Patch tool Small levels adjustment Compare Original\|Photoshopped Wow Chris!!!! I can now see it in 3D! Stephen

11-22-2007, 05:22 PM	#5
SCGushue Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,449	Originally posted by Tom Lusk A miserable dark day here - first snow/freezing rain of the season. This red-bellied woodpecker showed up as it's getting dark (very uncommon/ rare in this region - the woodpecker, that is. It gets dark quite often). I took this shot at 1/20th sec. The other 50 or so didn't turn out as well. Should I clone out the OOF icicles? Other suggestions? Tom, In my opinion, the icicles absolutely should remain. They tell part of the story, part of the grayness, and a little of the struggles of life in the wild. I also think they add a counterbalance to the entire image. Keep em'. Stephen

11-23-2007, 07:16 PM	#6
scott-devon Inactive Account Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Alberta Posts: 2,140	Beautiful shot, I'm with Stephen..keep the icicles.

11-23-2007, 07:20 PM	#7
JamesD Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 536	Great capture, Tom. I also like the way Chris' clone patch tool adds to the image.

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