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Like this a lot Grant, look at that beak, you don't want to put your fingers anywhere near him
He's very impressive
He's very impressive
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Great shot Not keen on the edit tho (sorry!)
Not keen on the edit tho (sorry!)
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Don't be sorry, it's a very subjective thing this photography lark
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I assume the first is in true colour but to me the second shows more character. Daft ain't it, same shot but the amended one has so much more to say.
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yes the origional is as shot.. looked a bit wishy washy to me, so had a play with it
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Not keen on the edited version but really do like the original.
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Great shot, think I would prefer it somewhere in between the 2?
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You say it's a "bit wishy washy" but the fist shot is spot on to me.
The whites wouldn't want to be much brighter and the darks are just dark enough to retain detail.
I know the thread is to show 'smart filters' but I think you could get a really bold image with the first one by changing to a dark background rather than altering the bird ?
The whites wouldn't want to be much brighter and the darks are just dark enough to retain detail.
I know the thread is to show 'smart filters' but I think you could get a really bold image with the first one by changing to a dark background rather than altering the bird ?
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Interesting effect Grant, I do like the edit but to me it is a little overdone. Like Phil, I would be interested to see the original on a dark background - I think that would work well
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