Which of these should I use ???

Fish Chris · Aug 23, 2004

The first two are new shots of the Golden Eagle, which I took today, and the last one, is the best from last week.....

I think the first two show better contrast, one because of the back ground darkness, and the other because of the background color..... but I can't decide if the bird looks as good..... and I have sure been going through a lot of photo paper already, as it is !

Opinions please,
Thanks much,
Fish

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Mister Mantis · Aug 23, 2004

2 and #3 are both good.

Hard to pick between those two.

1 is not as good as the other two.

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Billy Hay · Aug 23, 2004

BigMike · Aug 23, 2004

Hey Fish. I feel the most important ingredient in any good closeup bird shot, is they eyes. For that reason, plus it's a very good, sharp shot, I give my vote to number 3.

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SebX_A60 · Aug 24, 2004

2nd for me is the best

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morris · Aug 24, 2004

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armelec · Aug 24, 2004

my opinion is the same as mistis mantis

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armelec · Aug 24, 2004

okay ive chosen one from 2 n 3

and the winner is deff 3, the eyes and beak stand out really gud on this one, im also likes the angle aswell

so 3 wins it for me
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CliffB · Aug 24, 2004

Fish:

This can be kind of a tough choice. These shots gave a difficult exposure situation, with the extremes of dark and light, on the bird, and the harsh, overhead lighting.

No. 3 has the best sharpness and detail, along with the best eye color; however, that shadow over part of the eye is quite unappealing. The highlights, on the top and back of the head, as well as beak, are blown out.

No. 2 No harsh shadow; but, again some blown out highlights.

No. 1, the best exposure, with the least blown out areas; but the eye is dark and lifeless.

I would try to burn the dark areas, on the face, especially the eye, on No. 1. If necessary, I might then try a bit of increase in color sarturation on the eye. If, after doing this, the eye still had decent detail, I would go with No. 1.

If you go with one of the others, try to tone down the blown highlights. If you are using PS CS, the highlight/shadow toll can sometimes prodce a dramatic improvement to such areas. If there is any information in these areas, burning will help. If not, though it would be more work, a little cloning can improve those areas.

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Guilherme Orcutt · Aug 24, 2004

Hey Fish, I like #2 for the colors but the expression of #3 is so more imposing that I have to vote for #3.
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ssab · Aug 24, 2004

Either 1 or 2, I slightly prefer 1. I think with 3 the contrast is too high, especially that dark shadow in the eye area. Both need a bit of PP to fine tune, what editing software are you using?

myEl · Aug 24, 2004

Personally, I'm all about the contrast in the foreground, with the contrast in the background a secondary. As such, the third shot, with harsher shadow-contrast, looks excellent to me. I think the color of the feathers in the second shot are the best, but the third shot definately stands out.

Nice job!

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Fish Chris · Aug 24, 2004

geez, I thought (or was hoping anyway) that this might make it easier

Now I can tell from the totally mixed replies that it isn't just me. I think I got 3 1/2 votes for #1, and 5 votes for both #2 and #3..... So I still can't decide. DOH !

I think I might just have to try again, and take a shot of this Eagle that blows all three of these away

....but my luck, I'll take another one which is just about "as good" then will be trying to decide between 4 shots :-l Oh well.

Thanks again guys,
Fish

tdkd13 · Aug 24, 2004

I like 3 the best, the light looks just right and the bird looks more menacing, it also seems sharpest. #1 is a little dark on the lower portion of the birds face, #2 is quite good but 3 has more dramatic light. My opinion of course.
Ted

wditt · Aug 24, 2004

I vote for #3. He has that regal look. Treeman

ssab · Aug 24, 2004

No harm in having another go but the shots you have are already good they just need a bit of PP. Most shots do, cameras have limitations, the lighting isn't always as you would want etc.

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