Meerkat

[ToddC]

I'm not really sure if there is enough contrast between the subject and background. I've tried adjusting curves and levels.

Let me know your thoughts.

Thank you,
Todd


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/cpix/2278736226/" title="Meerkat by ToddChonody, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2285/2278736226_6db4772824.jpg" width="500" height="488" alt="Meerkat" /></a>
Exposure 1/60
Aperture: f/4.8
ISO: 200
Focal Length: 116mm

[peeperita]

your subject is as sharp as a tack....beautiful depth of field, todd....

obviously, the contrast bothers you.....if you have some experience in layers, i would suggest that you place your subject on a separate layer and just toy with the blending mode a bit....possibly setting it on screen and working the opacity to your liking.....

thanks for sharing...

peeper

[ToddC]

Thanks Peeper,
I wish I had more experience with layers. I'll give this photo a few more adjustments and re-post a new image.

Cheers,
Todd

[KathrynWilson]

I would say that this is a little dark still to give real contrast and make this little guy pop. As Peeper said, it is GREAT focus and clarity though.

Here's a play for you - with the main work done being Curves layers to brighten midtones.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathrynwilson/2282283185/" title="2278736226_6db4772824_b copy by KathrynWilson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3155/2282283185_7038422579.jpg" width="357" height="500" alt="2278736226_6db4772824_b copy" /></a>

[Murtasma]

Here is a quick edit I did. I think cropping some off the left and bottom will help make the background a little less overpowering. I think it's a great image I don't really think it needs any tweaking except maybe a little contrast adjustment.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/murtasma/2283174058/" title="meerkat copy by Murtasma, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2167/2283174058_5af3d6fde6.jpg" width="446" height="500" alt="meerkat copy" /></a>