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Do I have something in my teeth?


Do I have something in my teeth?
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Copyright: Erik Helgesen (ehelgese) Silver Note Writer [C: 7 W: 0 N: 12] (43)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-05
Categories: Mammals
Camera: Canon 30D, 70-200f2.8L IS
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Final Version, Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-05-08 11:38
Viewed: 1005
Points: 9
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I have reposted this photo in a larger file size and with some extra sharpening. I am learning the art of editing, so I thank everyone for their help. For this one I applied USM, then reduced noise with Neat Image. Finally I color balanced the shadows and highlights. Hope you enjoy!


The Great Egret (Ardea alba) lives mainly around shallow wetlands where fishing is best. I guess this one picked a good spot! Looks a similar shape to the Great Blue Heron, but is actually somewhat smaller (a 4 1/2 foot wingspan as opposed to the Great Blue Heron's 6 foot wingspan). I have read that there is a white phase (color variation) of the Great Blue Heron, but seem to find very conflicting information about that. I was wondering if anyone had any knowledge about that? Thanks for stopping by, and as always, comments and advice is always appreciated.
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To aido: Thanks!ehelgese 1 05-08 16:23
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Good pose, compo and POV. Maibe lesser use of noise reducer will be better.
Andrea

  • Good 
  • Scott Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 0 N: 299] (1400)
  • [2006-05-08 12:17]

Erik,

I have some PP issues as well. I find that the less I do the better. Great POV, great catch.
TFS
scott

Great shot, very good molto bravo

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1095 W: 169 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-05-08 14:40]
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Hi Erik,
A lovely shot you have here, a nice composition with good natural colours. I always leave sharpening until last, I find I get better results from doing it that way. Also try different sharpening parameters, like a high percent (200 or 300%) with a very low pixel radius (0.2 or 0.3), or a lower percentage with higher pixel radius. It does make a difference and you'll find that different methods are good for different situations.

Anyway, a nice shot!
Regards,
Adrian

Hi Erik

Your shot is just fine. i like the colors and lighting. The sharpness is fine too! I enjoyed the funny title! :)

YES, you have something in your teeth pal! :)

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