Jody Coker
October 2021 - Turkey Vulture
Original
About the Image(s)
I came across this Turkey Vulture a while back and was drawn it’s classic old spaghetti western movie feel of the buzzard in a dead tree it just needed something by Ennio Morricone music plying in the background. One photo is a black and white edit, going for that 60s movie feel. The other is the same photo with in color.
All post work done in Affinity Photo
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9 comments posted
(Group 78)
I certainly prefer the B&W version. I liked it even more after increasing the contrast. Posted: 10/03/2021 18:31:09
I agree with Robert's opinion that b&w shows this capture best. The vignette is also an effective addition! Good job! Posted: 10/05/2021 18:40:02
B&W are good, agree to increase the contrast a little Posted: 10/06/2021 10:34:08
Thank you for the insights. My concern with pushing the contrast was blowing out the highlights. I could probably address that by painting out the contrast in those areas. Posted: 10/07/2021 19:07:43
Nice sharp capture of the vulture I would crop in along the straight branch on the right to make the bird even larger in the image I also brightened the eye more and increased contrast Posted: 10/09/2021 01:46:18
(Group 57)
I prefer the black and white version as well. Definitely gives you that feel you were describing. I was also thinking of trying to crop out some of the tree, but maybe playing with the contrast a little would be better. Posted: 10/11/2021 12:41:25
Love the feel to this! Definitely old western! I agree with additional contrast. I had thought it needed cropping as Judy suggested, but now am not so sure. Possibly a little off the right, but none off the top.
Posted: 10/11/2021 15:27:05
Posted: 10/11/2021 15:27:05
I like Judy's suggestions which show the bird much better, but little sacrifice to the wood. Posted: 10/11/2021 16:41:08
Agree with Judy and Jon. Great bird hunting. Posted: 10/17/2021 14:38:54