Sparrows taking a Sun bath.

DarkShadowDarkShadow Registered Users Posts: 93 Big grins
edited February 21, 2014 in Wildlife
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12450423693_d702a612ee_b-1 by DarkShadow191145, on Flickr
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IMG_0938 by DarkShadow191145, on Flickr
Pentax K-3
Pentax DA 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR
Sigma !20-400 f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM

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  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2014
    #1 is solid! Personally, I would try to dim/darken the background. I think the bird would still maintain its glow/warmth and pop more and look better. JMO
  • PGMPGM Registered Users Posts: 2,007 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2014
    Nice sharp detail on the bird, and I agree about darkening the BG to see how it would look. Best, Pam
  • DarkShadowDarkShadow Registered Users Posts: 93 Big grins
    edited February 20, 2014
    Thanks for the comments. I darkened the back some on #1 any better.
    Pentax K-3
    Pentax DA 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR
    Sigma !20-400 f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited February 20, 2014
    DarkShadow wrote: »
    Thanks for the comments. I darkened the back some on #1 any better.

    It is nicer....but did you lower exposure for whole shot? Maybe try to darken just the shadows....if not, then keep it as it is right now and try and increase highlights. Cheers!
  • DarkShadowDarkShadow Registered Users Posts: 93 Big grins
    edited February 20, 2014
    No just darkened the back but did seem to dim the bird down.
    Pentax K-3
    Pentax DA 18-135 f/3.5-5.6 ED AL (IF) DC WR
    Sigma !20-400 f/4.5-5.6 DG APO OS HSM
  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2014
    DarkShadow wrote: »
    No just darkened the back but did seem to dim the bird down.

    I have to learn a lot in terms of processing tricks....so not an expert....but here is another idea....if you move towards your original setup....but just slightly dimmed and not as much...and then add vignetting...till it dampens the back ground but leaves the beautiful glowing bird alone....Hope that does the trick! Cheers!
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