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Sigmoid · 05-15-2009, 08:32 AM

A male osprey cups his wings to catch some wind in order to bleed off airspeed as he reaches downward towards his nest.

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Last edited by Sigmoid; 05-15-2009 at 08:33 AM. Reason: Correct spelling

khedquist · 05-15-2009, 01:14 PM

the wing position is very good and easily conveys the birds intentions of landing. the slight movement in the wings is a plus in that it subtly implies motion. I am not too keen on the processing. The image looks like it was tone mapped and gives it an artificial feel. Perhaps reworking your post processing would give this a more natural look IMHO.

Kevin

Damn Brit · 05-15-2009, 07:03 PM

Maybe a B&W conversion would look good.

Sigmoid · 05-16-2009, 12:49 PM

Thanks for your input. I plan to tinker with PP as time permits.

Sigmoid · 05-17-2009, 08:50 AM

Following up on Damn Brit's suggestion, here's the image in high contrast B&W. Comments?

kkoether · 05-17-2009, 09:58 AM

I'd have to say to my amateur eye the B&W is more eye popping. It has better contrast. Great shot though. Perfect timing.

Damn Brit · 05-17-2009, 06:36 PM

I like the conversion, now personally I would crop it on the right so that the bird is centred on the RH side of the frame, that would increase the drama of the shot.

Sigmoid · 05-18-2009, 03:28 PM

I agree with DB and will crop some of right side.

Sig

05-15-2009, 08:32 AM	#1
Sigmoid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Annapolis MD (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 247	Hover Lens: 600 Camera: K10D ISO: 800 A male osprey cups his wings to catch some wind in order to bleed off airspeed as he reaches downward towards his nest. Attached Images Last edited by Sigmoid; 05-15-2009 at 08:33 AM. Reason: Correct spelling

05-17-2009, 08:50 AM	#5
Sigmoid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Annapolis MD (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 247 Original Poster	Better? Following up on Damn Brit's suggestion, here's the image in high contrast B&W. Comments? Attached Images Last edited by Sigmoid; 05-17-2009 at 08:51 AM. Reason: Spell check

05-18-2009, 03:28 PM	#8
Sigmoid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Annapolis MD (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 247 Original Poster	I agree... I agree with DB and will crop some of right side. Sig

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05-15-2009, 01:14 PM	#2
khedquist New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Utah Photos: Gallery Posts: 9	the wing position is very good and easily conveys the birds intentions of landing. the slight movement in the wings is a plus in that it subtly implies motion. I am not too keen on the processing. The image looks like it was tone mapped and gives it an artificial feel. Perhaps reworking your post processing would give this a more natural look IMHO. Kevin

05-15-2009, 07:03 PM	#3
Damn Brit Guest	Maybe a B&W conversion would look good.

05-16-2009, 12:49 PM	#4
Sigmoid Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Annapolis MD (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 247 Original Poster	Thanks for your input. I plan to tinker with PP as time permits.

05-17-2009, 09:58 AM	#6
kkoether Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Huber Heights, OH, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 731	I'd have to say to my amateur eye the B&W is more eye popping. It has better contrast. Great shot though. Perfect timing.

05-17-2009, 06:36 PM	#7
Damn Brit Guest	I like the conversion, now personally I would crop it on the right so that the bird is centred on the RH side of the frame, that would increase the drama of the shot.

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