Project 52 by Girish A

[jeechu1970]

A lovely photo of my favourite flower I wonder if the crop is slightly too tight on the bottom of the flower, but if the focus is the seed capsules in the centre, you've done well. I like the little droplets of water on the petals too.

Thanks..........i took this photo for the seed capsules in the centre......have another photo for entire flower.......will post it also

[jeechu1970]

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[Goldcoastgolfer]

That one feels more complete to me but some of the seed pods in the center aren't in focus.

[ScoutR]

Hi Girish, despite the background issues with this photo I think you've done a great job. Focus is where you want it and the post processing that you've done has worked quite well. I see you've gotten a step by step from Frank and I'm sure as you learn more post processing steps you will be able to take this from a very good shot to excellent, in fact I'd be very interested to see what you are able to do with this shot in another 6 months or so as you pick up on different PP techniques.

Wendy

[Kathy O]

Hi Girish. Because this is your P52 thread, if you prefer I can delete the image (or entire post) and send it to you in a PM.

I hope you don't mind.I played with this a bit to reduce the noise, increase the sharpness of the foreground and Heron, used a gradient to both increase the brightness and blur of the background from front to back and lastly, increased the vibrance of the heron a bit.

I think you have a great subject here and well worth while to play with in post processing. If you would like I can be more specific with the steps I took in Photoshop.

Girsh,
Very nice photo, Frank I love the way you brought the colors to life in Girsh's photo!!

Kathy

[JPS]

Hi Girish,
A bit late in my response to your 3rd week post, but better late than never. Lol
I think the ladies hat looks a bit overdone too me; it looks to vivid on my screen. Do you think a bit more space around her head would be an improvement? Just a little bit tight in the frame I think. Taking these minor criticism's away I do like the feel of the picture.
This is a lady who looks to me, to be very wise and probably has lived a very interesting life. I get the feeling she could tell us all some very interesting stories, if we could sit down and talk to her.
Over all well done.

[jeechu1970]

Hi Girish, despite the background issues with this photo I think you've done a great job. Focus is where you want it and the post processing that you've done has worked quite well. I see you've gotten a step by step from Frank and I'm sure as you learn more post processing steps you will be able to take this from a very good shot to excellent, in fact I'd be very interested to see what you are able to do with this shot in another 6 months or so as you pick up on different PP techniques.

Wendy

Hi Wendy...thanks for the comments......am seriously trying to learn PP techniques.......Frank is too good at it.......but am totally new to this and am yet to pick up even the basic things.....but sure will try and do better as time goes by........hope to get comments from one and all......which will help me a lot....thanks

[jeechu1970]

Thanks Kathy for liking the photo.........

[jeechu1970]

Had been for my third bird photography outing today.....but bad luck..weather was cloudy and foggy also light was not sufficient. However, got this snap of River Tern with its young one....born just 3 days ago....c&c welcome

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[Goldcoastgolfer]

You've captured a great moment - no question about that. What are your thoughts on your photo?

[jeechu1970]

You've captured a great moment - no question about that. What are your thoughts on your photo?

Thanks..Mal.........the picture depicts mother-child relation........here the young one is looking at mother....as though its asking for food.......probably....

[Goldcoastgolfer]

Thanks..Mal.........the picture depicts mother-child relation........here the young one is looking at mother....as though its asking for food.......probably....

I think your photo absolutely captures that relationship. I was more wondering what you thought of how well the photo turned out. For me the mother and child aren't a bit soft. It looks to me as your focus point was elsewhere, as the bottom edge of your photo appears to be sharper than the birds.

[Geoff F]

Yes, I think I might try a little bit of selective sharpening applied to just the birds; not the background as that already has a little in the way of 'noise'.

In fact, I think I would also try going around the background with a little bit of Blur Brush (perhaps 50% opacity or a little less) to reduce the noise level; which would probably help to give a little more appearance of sharpness to the birds.

An excellent scene though, so worth taking just slightly more effort in editing to get it perfect.

[jeechu1970]

Hi.......Thanks for comments........i agree the focus is 100% not on target........it was a sudden development, as i was focusing elsewhere and took this in a spur of moment.......noticing the movement of young one.....so focus is not sharp.....now post processing an unaware........yet to pick up in the area.......with regular feedback from all of you will help me do it better next time..........

[jeechu1970]

Painted Stork about to take off........

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I took this photo using Nikon D90...70-300mm VR Lens at 200mm with 1/500s and 6.3F at ISO 400

[Geoff F]

What an ungainly looking bird, Girish. It looks totally the wrong shape for flight.

A bit like the European Heron but better colours.

An excellent photo. Both the whites and blacks are good and well focused.

[Goldcoastgolfer]

A really great capture this week Girish. Really well done

[jeechu1970]

Young ones of River Tern....

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[Goldcoastgolfer]

Some more great subjects For me these guys aren't quite as sharp as some of your other photos. I'm not sure if it's a focus point issue as some of the foreground looks okay - perhaps a bit more post processing.

There are some hots spots (or lines) along the back and breasts of the birds. They do a nice job of separating the background but for me, I'd try and tone it down a little.

[jeechu1970]

RIVER TERN LANDING


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