Nature Grackle (Mr Don't Mess With Me)

Grackle (Mr Don't Mess With Me) · **2 Likes**

This was a triumph of Photoshop over a 3200 ISO Q-S1 sensor file.
I like Grackles - whatever they may be they have a lot of character - they are not just another pretty face.
I may have posted this over on 300mm + forum - can't remember for sure.

Model PENTAX Q-S1
Shutter Speed 1/320 s
F-Number f/0
ISO ISO 3200
Exposure Bias Value 0.00 eV
Metering Mode Pattern
Flash Off, Did not fire
Focal Length 475 mm
Date/Time Original 5/15/2015 12:52:24 PM

**BigMackCam** · 10-24-2016, 09:40 AM

Outstanding!

I've long said that the Q-series cameras (especially the Q7 and Q-S1) are capable of excellent results at higher ISO settings with appropriate post-processing. Anyone who believes otherwise must surely think again when they see this photo. Great job!

wildman · 10-24-2016, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

Outstanding!

Thank you.

For those kind words here is what I started with. Luckily it was a properly exposed ETTR RAW file so I had something to work with.
But it did take a lot of massaging to resuscitate it.

**BigMackCam** · 10-24-2016, 10:21 AM

Originally posted by wildman

Thank you.

For those kind words here is what I started with. Luckily it was a properly exposed ETTR RAW file so I had something to work with.
But it did take a lot of massaging to resuscitate it.

The initial exposure is so important at this level of sensitivity with the Q-series. You nailed it - and then brought out all the goodness of the image in your processing. Nice job!

sealonsf · 10-24-2016, 10:22 AM

Love that look!

**joip** · 10-24-2016, 02:52 PM

Excellent shot & processing.

**jpzk** · 10-24-2016, 05:30 PM

Totally agreed on the "Mr Don't Mess With Me" title !
Quite a job at PP on this shot too.
Bravo!

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10-24-2016, 10:09 AM	#3
wildman Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flyover America Posts: 4,469 Original Poster	Originally posted by BigMackCam Outstanding! Thank you. For those kind words here is what I started with. Luckily it was a properly exposed ETTR RAW file so I had something to work with. But it did take a lot of massaging to resuscitate it. Last edited by wildman; 10-29-2016 at 04:28 PM.

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10-24-2016, 09:40 AM	#2
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,692	Outstanding! I've long said that the Q-series cameras (especially the Q7 and Q-S1) are capable of excellent results at higher ISO settings with appropriate post-processing. Anyone who believes otherwise must surely think again when they see this photo. Great job!

10-24-2016, 10:21 AM	#4
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,692	Originally posted by wildman Thank you. For those kind words here is what I started with. Luckily it was a properly exposed ETTR RAW file so I had something to work with. But it did take a lot of massaging to resuscitate it. The initial exposure is so important at this level of sensitivity with the Q-series. You nailed it - and then brought out all the goodness of the image in your processing. Nice job!

10-24-2016, 10:22 AM	#5
sealonsf Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,729	Love that look!

10-24-2016, 02:52 PM	#6
joip Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 1,799	Excellent shot & processing.

10-24-2016, 05:30 PM	#7
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Totally agreed on the "Mr Don't Mess With Me" title ! Quite a job at PP on this shot too. Bravo!