Stoshowicz's 52 2017

[Stoshowicz]

Upgraded version ,after a critique of certain aspects I was pushed to revisit this and make some adjustments , not because I wasnt fine with the original , originally ,, but he said it was an offense to passers by
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[Dawg Pics]

I like the color on the wings.

 

[Stoshowicz]

I like the color on the wings.

Thanks, I'll let him know,, then Ill have to deal with him being all smug

 

[Stoshowicz]

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[Roy1961]

nice reflection on the hooded merganser.

 

[Stoshowicz]

green heron
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[Stoshowicz]

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Tone curve adjustment of shadows in LR plus touch of incr saturation , comparison.... Im trying to lighten up my pix , though they have looked very rich on my laptop, which is indeed calibrated , they look too dark here,, so if on yours the adj is too strong lemme know please. This was taken on a gray day.

 

[Marilynne]

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Tone curve adjustment of shadows in LR plus touch of incr saturation , comparison.... Im trying to lighten up my pix , though they have looked very rich on my laptop, which is indeed calibrated , they look too dark here,, so if on yours the adj is too strong lemme know please. This was taken on a gray day.

I like the darker version better.

 

[Stoshowicz]

I like the darker version better.

So do I, to be honest but...

 

[Roy1961]

I will 2nd the darker one.

 

[Stoshowicz]

I will 2nd the darker one.

And here I thought I struck pay-dirt !

 

[Stoshowicz]

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This last weekends pix

 

[Stoshowicz]

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Kinda slipped up on the male harrier, thought it was another female because I was looking for whiter underwings , the juvs can get pale as the feathers bleach ,, and only noticed the black tips long after tmy half hearted pot shot ,,,, which is a bit vexing since that was the bird I was looking for at the time.

 

[Ironwood]

I prefer the darker version on the last page too, the lighter one has not enough contrast for my liking.

 

[Stoshowicz]

I prefer the darker version on the last page too, the lighter one has not enough contrast for my liking.

Thanks for that ,, I was , trying to work out the combo which would simulate a sunnier day from a dreary one, I guess I went too far with the tone curve (since the several comments unanimously agree on it ) . Even so , It is reminding me to lighten things up a bit which ,, I think is the right direction for me. It seems to get more difficult to make color and contrast adjustments as I do proceed to lighten things though , and Im not sure if its because I intentionally underexpose which seems to stretch out the 'histogram' to the right,, or if its due to my human optical processing.
Nat Geo still hasn't called

 

[Stoshowicz]

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Wish I had a better angle on the blackbird, it's not common around here , but since the fairgrounds folks were nice enough to let us go in just to get a peek at it , I cant grumble about the harsh light and catttails. These are really vibrant in person.

 

[Stoshowicz]

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[Stoshowicz]

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This last image is old , I'm putting it up , for anyone to suggest what species they think it is , I am out of ideas, its from central florida.

 

[Roy1961]

what about a willow or least flycatcher? only thing I can see near in my Audubon field guide eastern edition.

 

[Stoshowicz]

what about a willow or least flycatcher? only thing I can see near in my Audubon field guide eastern edition.

It just doesnt look flycatcher-y to me. I guess Ill have to just put it in the I have no idea folder , thanks for looking though Roy.