Those are pretty colors. Did you apply some noise reduction? The photo has an air brushed look to it.
Stephen,
I used the "Orton" effect that I first saw TomK use on a portrait of one of his cats. I really like the effect on some shots. This particular one was not as sharp as I'd like but I thought the colors were cool. The effect makes the colors 'pop' and makes up for a lack of detail from using a non-DSLR. Well, that and shooting through a window.
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Wow! I'm outnumbered. Guess I have to reconsider my propensity for 'softer' pictures. That and reconsider just exactly who the 'crazy' one is.
Thanks all for your input, it really is appreciated.
Marina,
The male is solid red with a black mask on his face. Usually the female doesn't look quite as colorful as in this shot. That's why I thought it was kind of unusual.
Love the colors in the first, but the original looks better to me also.
Maybe the "Orton" effect works better for flowers and dreamy landscapes.
I think I might try it on some of my images, see how it works.
Good job nonetheless Bud
I like them both Bud. The original will get a better reception in a forum of wildlife shooters (we try to capture the subject as is). The shot with the Orton effect would get a better reception from a different audience.
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I like them both Bud. The original will get a better reception in a forum of wildlife shooters (we try to capture the subject as is). The shot with the Orton effect would get a better reception from a different audience.
Thanks Harry. I can understand that.
I thought the colors were unusual for a female cardinal. I've always thought them pretty bland but with the sunlight that day she was a very beautiful bird. I took Dave's suggestion though and turned it into a decent Christmas card.
I'll take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Thanks for the help.
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I used the "Orton" effect that I first saw TomK use on a portrait of one of his cats. I really like the effect on some shots. This particular one was not as sharp as I'd like but I thought the colors were cool. The effect makes the colors 'pop' and makes up for a lack of detail from using a non-DSLR. Well, that and shooting through a window.
Here's the original.
Bud
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Me 2.
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Thanks all for your input, it really is appreciated.
Marina,
The male is solid red with a black mask on his face. Usually the female doesn't look quite as colorful as in this shot. That's why I thought it was kind of unusual.
www.intruecolors.com
Nikon D700 x2/D300
Nikon 70-200 2.8/50 1.8/85 1.8/14.24 2.8
Maybe the "Orton" effect works better for flowers and dreamy landscapes.
I think I might try it on some of my images, see how it works.
Good job nonetheless Bud
that way your eyes would be drawn to the words more than the photo.
Dave
Thanks for your comments. It's unanimous. I don't know what I'm doing.
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How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
I thought the colors were unusual for a female cardinal. I've always thought them pretty bland but with the sunlight that day she was a very beautiful bird. I took Dave's suggestion though and turned it into a decent Christmas card.
I'll take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas. Thanks for the help.
Bud
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I'm with Stephen on this one!
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