Amethyst Sunbird I v1 (PAW 2/52)
by HarveyG

Comment:

Originally posted by Abra: I feel it may be slightly over sharpened. Possibly an effect of the web sharpening during 800px and 300kb reduction. The splash of purple on the bird (which is why, I'm sure, it has Amethyst in its name - smart, ain't I) Correct and well observed. They have an emerald cap (partially visible here and pink/rose neckline.

One for the road
by MacDonald

Comment:
Magnificent work Maggie. Especially a wild image. Perfect timing, framing and as an environment action shot you can be proud. Great result.

Amethyst Sunbird I v1 (PAW 2/52)
by HarveyG

Comment:

Originally posted by bsluijk: The one thing that strikes me from a technical point is the white outline around the bird and the leaves. This could be from back-lighting, but I guess this is a sharpening artifact, which for me is a bit of a letdown in an otherwise very nice image. The leaves have a hairy outer rim. Light was late afternoon but filtered through the foliage. A small amount of sharpening was done (for Web) and it may have emphasised that. I'll keep an eye in future. Thanks for pointing it out!

Amethyst Sunbird I v1 (PAW 2/52)
by HarveyG

Comment:

Originally posted by ursula: If I were to have one nitpick, it is that light leaf intruding at top right side; my eyes keep wandering to it, which takes away attention from your subject. Agreed, I never noticed that, would Advanced allow the cloning out of that? I believe it does.

Amethyst Sunbird I v1 (PAW 2/52)
by HarveyG

Comment:

Originally posted by Dennisheckman: I wish it was a little closer. Sort of hard to make out. HA! Funny Guy :) I would say just to refine the image a little, maybe could use a little noise reduction in the green leafy area's. Agreed, and I normally do mask the bird and apply DeNoise to the BG if the BG is clear and uncluttered. but I'll give it a go for you :)

Thanks for the valid and much appreciated comments.

Message edited by author 2013-01-11 02:17:06.

Sunset Dive
by scooter97

Comment:
Scott, as you know I'm not enamoured with massive zoom range telephotos for wildlife as they generally only have one sweet spot in FL and aperture cramping style and chances, however this is damn good for an all-in-wonder lens. Naturally camera and lens control must be the prime goal for any photographer to get the shot with whatever is in your bag and you have done that masterfully here. (What's it like in low light?)

Exposed in 30 seconds
by Paul

Comment:
Super idea and execution. WD.

Spin Casting
by Brent_S

Comment:
Great new 'spin' on this subject. Unique and appealing. WD on your ribbon!

Into the Valley
by hesitant

Comment:
Very eerie. Great work. WD on your ribbon!

Message edited by author 2013-01-11 00:43:11.

Earthbound
by Cuttooth

Comment:
Another wonderful scene Mark. WD on the HM!