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Schmutz

© Jeff E Jensen

Schmutz

Uploaded: February 07, 2010

Description


1/200 sec - f/3.2 - ISO 100 - 200mm

Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D

Comments

Dale Hardin February 14, 2010

Excellent Jeff. You got a much better POV on this guy than I did. Lovely detail. #1238480

Susan M. Reynolds level-addict February 14, 2010

I'll agree...up close and personal with excellent detail. Nicely done :) #8380578

Jeff E Jensen February 14, 2010

Thanks you Dale and Susan! #8380699

Anthony L. Mancuso February 14, 2010

Great comp and detail here Jeff..think it could use a levels adjust to punch it up a bit, there is also a bit of schmutz at the tip of his beak you might consider cloning out...oh wait, then you would have to change the title.. #8380977

Joan E. Hoffman February 14, 2010

I really think is excellent. Wonderful clarity and detail! I like the schmutz myself, but didn't think these guys were carnivorous! LOL #8381093

Rita K. Connell level-classic February 14, 2010

love it love it.... POV is great very nice done wouldn't change a thing. #8381182

Kathleen Nealon February 14, 2010

WOW. This image could make a bird lover out of me. Your detail is fabulous and his colors are stunning. Don't know about punching it up (certainly would not punch up the background); but I'm sure we'll all have opinions if you upload a version like that. #8381835

Ellen H. Robertson level-classic February 14, 2010

Great detail, excellent shot.
Love his expression, looks annoyed that there are feathers at the end if his beak. If a bird could go paa-touie.... #8382092

Jeff E Jensen February 14, 2010

Here's version #2. I did a slight levels adjustment and then a bit of work with the shadows/highlights tool. I also re-worked the crop.

Thoughts? #8382172

Anthony L. Mancuso February 14, 2010

Did you do something with the WB as well Jeff, I think the white feathers have a warmer tone to them now, but I think the cooler look of the 1st post looked better against the blue feathers. I also prefer the 1st crop because the 2nd crop places the eye dead center and I think it was better suited in the original ROT position. #8382388

Jeff E Jensen February 14, 2010

Yeah, after posting it, and going back and looking at it, I'm not as fond of it as the first one. #8382398

Michael Kelly level-classic February 14, 2010

Yes the first post is a beauty. The comp and detail are excellent and I like the color as presented. I am with Rita on this one - would not change a thing. #8382504

Jeff E Jensen February 14, 2010

Thanks Mike! That means a lot coming from the resident bird expert :o) #8382517

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