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Thank you Jeff, and thank you for your input and suggestions Wayne. I did lighten the eyes and played around several times with different adjustments in lightroom. This is my first time editing an image in over 9 months and I am still struggling with the software. I do concur with you on the eyes without a doubt. I made several variations with varying contrast, and settings etc, but I chose this one as I liked it and it spoke to me the most.
I captured many body shots of this owl that I could have used, but I took the liberty of challenging myself by looking at the subject and photo in a new perspective, hence this close-up of the eyes. I shoot all of my work handheld and because this owl was incredibly close when we surprised eachother, I had to rely on the gear I have, and the skills I developed last year to the best of my ability.
Alpinewolf, a penny for your thoughts....mine are maybe you have pushed it just a little far, it's not as sharp as it should be. If you are wanting to really accent the eyes then lighten them a little. It looks to me as if you are handholding, use a tripod as much as you can especially when using telephoto lens. As a wildlife photographer I feel that I know what basic things cause me to like of dislike certain shots. I know what you are trying, try recropping, sometimes less is more, lighten, sharpen and de-noise........my thoughts.
Great shot Sheri - I love your work. Your experience with the site is shared by me:) At least it works sometimes! Most of the time I do not encounter problems, and if I do - it figures itself out the next time I log on. I really enjoy the posts people put up too :)
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Wow ! simply gorgeous shot !!!!
This is brilliant, love it!
Thank you Jeff, and thank you for your input and suggestions Wayne. I did lighten the eyes and played around several times with different adjustments in lightroom. This is my first time editing an image in over 9 months and I am still struggling with the software. I do concur with you on the eyes without a doubt. I made several variations with varying contrast, and settings etc, but I chose this one as I liked it and it spoke to me the most.
I captured many body shots of this owl that I could have used, but I took the liberty of challenging myself by looking at the subject and photo in a new perspective, hence this close-up of the eyes. I shoot all of my work handheld and because this owl was incredibly close when we surprised eachother, I had to rely on the gear I have, and the skills I developed last year to the best of my ability.
Nice Shot Alpine wolf the eyes are so deep
Alpinewolf, a penny for your thoughts....mine are maybe you have pushed it just a little far, it's not as sharp as it should be. If you are wanting to really accent the eyes then lighten them a little. It looks to me as if you are handholding, use a tripod as much as you can especially when using telephoto lens. As a wildlife photographer I feel that I know what basic things cause me to like of dislike certain shots. I know what you are trying, try recropping, sometimes less is more, lighten, sharpen and de-noise........my thoughts.
Beautiful :)
Great shot Sheri - I love your work. Your experience with the site is shared by me:) At least it works sometimes! Most of the time I do not encounter problems, and if I do - it figures itself out the next time I log on. I really enjoy the posts people put up too :)
Thank you photofreak9 and Sticks!!
Too funny Sticks!! I didn't know that! Sounds like a plan!! Let me know if it works...then I could give my husband one for the same reason!! :)
Thank you hmellon!!
Thank you very much chungda9, hmellon and Sticks!!