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Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby Big V on Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:05 pm

On the way up to Broken Hill to see Adam and was fortunate enough to capture some very close shots of a few wedge tailed eagles, these 2 shots appeal to me the most..Very trying conditions as it was 40 degrees at the time!
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Re: Where predators soar

Postby Darxtorm on Tue Jan 13, 2009 3:53 pm

Both of these are fantastic shots!

#1 is an incredible frame, perfect timing on your part. On a slightly picky note, I find the copyright very distracting.

#2 the detail in the feet and tail is magical. The glow of the feather tips is also, for want of a better word, magical. Very nice work with an uncontrolled subject!

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Re: Where predators soar

Postby Matt. K on Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:40 pm

Great shots but they need an extra half stop of exposure. I always dial in +0.5 or more when shooting planes or birds against a bright sky. Another alternative is to switch to spot metering.
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Re: Where predators soar

Postby big pix on Tue Jan 13, 2009 6:44 pm

........ hot shots Big V..... :wink:
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Re: Where predators soar

Postby aim54x on Tue Jan 13, 2009 8:06 pm

:agree: with all of the above, absolutely stunning!
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Re: Where predators soar

Postby Big Red on Wed Jan 14, 2009 9:48 am

love the close up view with #2 8)

maybe a touch up with the shadows tool would help?
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Re: Where predators soar

Postby Big V on Wed Jan 14, 2009 3:24 pm

Ok taking the advice on board here we go with a change to the shadow highlight slider..see if it is better or worse.
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby aim54x on Wed Jan 14, 2009 4:26 pm

IMHO the underside of the bird is now too light. Somewhere in between the two sets maybe?
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby Big V on Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:08 pm

OK, we will try this change then and see if any better...
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby Matt. K on Wed Jan 14, 2009 5:12 pm

Looks heaps better to me...if anything, still a tad too dark.
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby aim54x on Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:56 pm

I like the 3rd set the best! Great work on the original shots though!
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby Big V on Thu Jan 15, 2009 12:35 am

Thanks for the guidance, third set it is!
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby Killakoala on Thu Jan 15, 2009 3:23 pm

I reckon if you sample the blue sky and darken it a bit the bird will stand out even more.
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby ozimax on Thu Jan 15, 2009 9:29 pm

Excellent shots, were these taken with 70-200mm?
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby Big V on Fri Jan 16, 2009 12:39 am

They were taken with a Canon 1DMK111 and the 100-400mm at 400mm
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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby fozzie on Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:39 pm

Big V - after seeing the shots in camera on Friday night at the Adelaide Zoo, it is unbelievable what you have achieved, through the amount of cropping, together with sharpening and colour. Well done.

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Re: Where predators soar - suggestions acted on

Postby Big V on Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:34 am

Sshhh dont tell anyone or otherwise every body will run out and get one.. :)
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