African Olive Pigeon (PAW 11/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by nam:
I find it quite nicely crisp - that's the first thing I noticed after taking in the very lovely bird himself. I do think it would be nice if you could lift a bit more detail from the shadow areas.

African Olive Pigeon (PAW 11/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by kasaba:
Very nice capture Harvey. Could be used as an ID type photograph.
I think the de-noise worked well.
Personally I would like to see it a bit crisper, have you tried the "Sharpen I" in Topaz?
Also the black in the tail and left wing is very dark (no detail). I am sure you shot RAW? can't you lift the shadows a bit?
Sorry, I probably sound overly critical. I hear a lot of judges at the local club comment on bird photographs and have become very "alert" (not that I shoot birds myself ... always easier to comment than do yourself, I know).

If you ever feel the need to shoot some more of these come and visit. We have several resident ones here on the property.

Catch of the Day
by HarveyG

Comment by Ann:
Well, yeah Harvey. You nailed this one.

Catch of the Day
by HarveyG

Comment by tanguera:
Congrats, Harvey. This is your genre, for sure. I don't have the patience. I'm too busy throwing cloth into the air...

Catch of the Day
by HarveyG

Comment by Cuttooth:
I thought this would be on the first page. Still a strong finish though.
Superb shot.

Pied Kingfisher in flight with catch (PAW 10/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by hahn23:
Great in flight capture. Those white "false eyes" are great.

Herbie Rides Again III
by HarveyG

Comment by see:
I like Herbie's new suit..

Herbie Rides Again III
by HarveyG

Comment by HarveyG:

Originally posted by herfotoman: So Art got you onto your knees eh?

Actually I hate shooting standing upright, I'll lean, crawl, lie, kneel, hang, climb to get a different POV :)

Herbie Rides Again III
by HarveyG

Comment by herfotoman:
Really a buggy? Goodness.

So Art got you onto your knees eh?

Quite interesting, the cantilevered angle makes it so.
As always, [to your arty side's detriment], pin-sharp, and all in focus.

I do like the colour treatment.

This is pop-art if I'm not mistaken, and a very good example. Perfect for a 1980's music album cover.

Catch of the Day
by HarveyG

Comment by herfotoman:
I hoped it was yours, when I saw it. The light is handled so well, and the DOF is forever,as far as I'm concerned. [Where it matters of course, just look at the nice bokeh]

Thirteenth, very well done.

Message edited by author 2013-03-08 03:39:45.