Jennie Wang
February 2025 - Sunset in Merced Wildlife Reserve (the sandhill crane returning to the marsh)
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About the Image(s)
Adjustment in Lightroom and Photoshop: did some Denoise because the high ISO (it was shot around 7pm in November when lighting was not very good. Also did some curve adjustment in Lightroom and in photoshop. Most likely saturated the color (individual tone and overall).
2 comments posted
I think you've done a good job warming the tones, which have made it look like a good sunset. The birds are sharp enough I think - difficult to do given the lack of light. I like the balance (for want of another word), as there seems to be something to look at in all parts of the image. I particularly like that the cranes are just above a bank of clouds. Posted: 02/19/2025 11:46:33
A wonderful evening shot with action and color. As Brian points out you did a good job with the colors, and the lack of sharpness adds to the early evening feel. The water reflections in the marsh add a sense of depth. The only potential change that comes to mind is to crop off some of the top and the right side to focus the on the birds and the color. Posted: 02/19/2025 16:56:23