Activity for User 150 - Sharon Prislipsky - sharp71909@gmail.com

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52 Apr 26 Comment This makes me smile. I am always amazed by how a bird as gawky as the Roseatte Spoonbill can be so beautiful and interesting. For me there is just not enough in focus. I think the f/4.5 rendered the depth of field too shallow - I would prefer the whole head to be sharp...but that is an artistic choice and others may see it differently. The only editing suggestion I have is to correct that white area between the toes on the foot to the left. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Comment I think the way you make an image out these very small elements in nature is amazing. When I look at this image I first notice the bubbles in the lower hlaf of the image. I find the colors soothing but I still can't see the face others have referred to. I think Mike is onto something with his suggestion to use the tone curve. It is not easy to master that tool, but once you get the idea it is really powerful. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Comment For me this is a fun image. I think you did a good job of getting the eye in focus and plenty of detail on the fur. Your crop eliminates most of the distracting background and darkening it makes the subject stand out. In my opinion shooting from above is not the most effective compositonal choice for the subject. I wonder if you could have gotten into a lower position and waited if he might have hung around and given you another opportunity. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Comment As an avid pollinator garden I really enjoy looking at this image. For me the bee is the story and I feel it does not quite pop enough. You might try to brighten the bee and selectively sharpen it. I think Mike's crop does make the image a little more interesting due to the classical soft focus on the outer edges of the Camelia. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Comment I think this is a good nature story which is captured in sharp detail. I wish I could see the original uncopped image. The adult flying out of the scene with the fish lessens the impact for me, especially because the adult is so close to the left edge of the frame. Knowing the limited options imposed by PSA Nature Editing Guidelines there is not much you can do about it for nature competitons. However, for general purposes you could flip the adult or add space on the left. Try it and see what you think. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Comment I am inspired by your image - I am heading to Great Smokey Mt. this week. The water feels very impressionistic to me and contrasts with the sharp detail in the foremost rock and the leaves. Tthe water has a blue tint which I suspect is diue to white balance. You might try tweaking the WB slider to warm the scene up just a bit. I think it might also make the leaves pop a little more. Once I have something on my wall I usually do not re-edit the digital file. I am sure this made a lovely metal print. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Reply Thanks, Polly. Of course Nature editing guidelines prohibt removing anything except by cropping. The only solution is to have two versions - one for Nature competitions and one for use in situation where those rules do not apply. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Reply You know those nature editing guidelines...so I guess I have to live with those spots. They always say that a good natue story outweighs minor flaws, but my experience has been that nature judges want reality plus perfection :) Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Reply Hi Mike, I always keep two versions - one for Nature compoetitons and another where I do a bit more eidting. I will follow up on you suggestions. Good advice, as usual. Apr 12th
52 Apr 26 Reply Thanks for your comments, Judith. Apr 12th
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