What’s Your Preference?

Chance Gibboney · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 07:09 PM

Should I leave this color or change it to black and white?

D80@f/4 1/1000 sec. ISO 400 26mm

wmbtaylor · #2 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 12:17 AM

That is an awesome shot in my opinion.

The bird captured in mid flap is way amazing.

You were either really lucky or took a lot of pictures.

If you could lighten up his head somehow it would be better.

Try it in black and white and see what you get.

I adjusted the highlights and contrast using Picasa.

Opti-T · #3 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 03:58 PM

i like the idea of black and white, but his head gets lost.......great shot tho!!

PhotoPhix · #4 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chance Gibboney

Should I leave this color or change it to black and white?

D80@f/4 1/1000 sec. ISO 400 26mm

Chance Gibboney · #5 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 10:11 PM

PhotoPhix: how did you get the bird so lush in color?

PhotoPhix · #6 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Chance Gibboney

PhotoPhix: how did you get the bird so lush in color?

The colors were already there

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Mask the bird to isolate it from the background, then use the levels adjustment to get the exposure right. You can also use the color balance adjustment along with adding some vibrance.

Hope this helps

Armando

Stella_Bella · #7 (**permalink**) 10-23-2009, 11:34 AM

I love this place - I learn so much! Great tip about masking - I'm still getting familiar with Photoshop and every little tip like that helps immensely.

Love the photo, btw. I'm one of the few people who actually likes pigeons, and they're incredible in flight.