I like the square second version best. The composition works for me. You might
try exposing for the shadows on backlit shots and letting the background burn
out a bit. You might also try the shadows/highlight tool if you're working in
PhotoShop.
Paul
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From: Tim Øsleby <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Now, I've made the gapahuk (the camouflage). Spent two hours there
> yesterday. Great fun. Filled two 1Gb cards.
>
> Here is one of the things I experienced
> http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildegalleri/vis_bilde.cgi?id=229864
>
> This is over sharpened IMO. It needs some more tweaking I think it is a
> keeper. Post processing was hard, contrasty. It was hard to get the details
> out of the shadows. This is the best I can do for now. I still got a lot to
> learn. But now I find raw processing fun. I believe that's a good sign ;-)
>
> What I like about this picture is the sun shining through the feathers, and
> off course, the action.
>
>
> Tim
> Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
>
> Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds
> (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy)
>
>
