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The Catbird
The Catbird
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Birds III (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D90
Lens: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Location: New Jersey
Date: Jun 19, 2012
Aperture: 8.0
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/20
Date Uploaded: Jun 19, 2012

 single capture

Color Efex Pro adjustments
-detail extractor
-glamour glow
-midnight filter(color/brightness)

resulting image opened in Capture NX2
-contrast
-shadow protection
-unsharp mask
-spot touch up on beak (brightness/contrast)
-crop, size, and save for DPC

Statistics
Place: 25 out of 110
Avg (all users): 6.3652
Avg (commenters): 7.5833
Avg (participants): 6.5106
Avg (non-participants): 6.2647
Views since voting: 787
Views during voting: 245
Votes: 115
Comments: 14
Favorites: 0

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-40D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 06/28/2012 11:44:08 PM
beautiful dramatic shot
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon Z7II
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 06/28/2012 10:40:13 PM
Hard to find one of these; nice processing.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X30
Custom Made Pinhole
 06/28/2012 11:46:06 AM
Nice exposure. Thoughtful
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R6
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L Macro IS USM
 06/27/2012 08:41:13 AM
This photo is very unique and special. Such a mystery portrayed with the lighting.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K10D
Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AF
 06/27/2012 04:54:13 AM
Nice composition and lighting 9.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Fujifilm X-T30
Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 OIS
 06/24/2012 07:05:03 PM
if it could utter the words ...
lovely, romantic image

bump
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 DC Macro for Canon
 06/24/2012 12:09:13 PM
Almost an etching. I like it.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Apple iPhone 6s+
Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
 06/23/2012 01:57:13 PM
Very special. I love the light, color, and composition. Great job of turning an average bird shot into a beautiful image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon Canon 1d x Mark II
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 FG HSM Art
 06/23/2012 08:23:19 AM
Lovely processing, unique, just the way I love them to be.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark IV
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0 L IS II USM Lens
 06/22/2012 06:55:53 PM
Artistic presentation.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Sony Alpha a7 II
Sony FE 28-70mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS
 06/22/2012 03:43:39 PM
Very moody pic. The moonlit look works quite well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM II
06/22/2012 06:49:23 AM
This certainly stands out from the crowd. I like it. Have no idea how you've achieved it, but I like it!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 EX APO IF HSM for Nikon
 06/22/2012 02:34:29 AM
Beautiful rendering and exposure. Most unusual.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
Panasonic Lumix 20mm f1.7 ASPH
 06/22/2012 12:29:09 AM
Creative. I wouldn't have thought of light painting at night for this challenge. Good job.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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