Bug Catcher
by EdGhoti

Comment:

Originally posted by santaspores: Ed, this is a lovely shot!! If you want to remove the grain from the background (make it look smoother) look into a piece of software called NeatImage. I only mention it because you said you had no editing experience. A vast number of people use this software to clean up big expanses of color in their backgrounds. cheers.

Thank you for the comment and advice, I'll look into the software you suggested.

All the best,
Ed

Ogden Point shorebirds
by Wink

Comment:

Great shot Wink.

I really like the use of the water as a translucent background above the subjects.

All the best,
Ed

Vapour
by EdGhoti

Comment:

Thanks for the comment Wink.

My feet were firmly on the ground, think this was the result of excessive moisture rather than speed, as it was a rather damp and miserable day at the air show.

All the best,
Ed

Reach
by MarcusArmani

Comment:

Hi Marcus,

I think you were robbed, this picture is much better thant a 7th place finish, I had you rated first in my voting.

All the best,
Ed

The Chase Part 2
by EdGhoti

Comment:

Originally posted by Wink: Boy, did you ever happen to be there at the right time. My heart's still pounding, and it doesn't look like the little one is going to have much of a chance.

Thank you for your comment Wink.

I was very lucky in terms of the amount of cats I saw but also what I managed to see them doing. As for the prey, I never really gave it much consideration, I was biased towards the carnivores...cheetahs have been my favourite animals since I was a kid. At any rate, it didn’t really have a chance; there was a third cheetah behind these two.

All the best,
Ed

The End of the day
by EdGhoti

Comment:

Originally posted by Wink: Nice photo, full of fine detail and good subject composition. I'd be tempted to run it through some curves or levels but that's an artistic choice. Well done.

Thank you for your comment Wink.

If you could run it through some curves or levels and then post your results with an explanation I would truly appreciate it.

All the best,
Ed