Ken Weaver, MPSA2
September 2023 - Tranquil Orangatun
Original
About the Image(s)
Shoot at the Greenville, SC Zoo through plexiglass.
Meta Data:
1/320 sec, F/9,ISO 6400, Pattern Metering
Nikkor Lens 700 mm (Nikkor PF 500mm with 1.4 converter}
Nikon D610 Body
How I processed the image:
Shot in RAW and converted with ADOBE Camera Raw in Photoshop
Used masking tool in ACR to darken background, shadow and black slider to maximum
Adjusted overall exposure in ACR
Adjusted clarity, texture, white and highlight in ACR
Removed light reflection spots on chest caused by plexiglass
Ran Image through Topaz DeNoise Ai
Ran Image through Topaz Sharpen Ai
Used NIK Color Efex 5
Detail Extractor Tool
Brilliance/Warmth Tool
Vignette Tool
Increased Brightness
Turned image 90 degrees counter clockwise
6 comments posted
The vignetting is very effective. I also like the overall illumination level as it has brought out the very nice colors. Posted: 09/02/2023 08:34:29
Your edits and re-imagining of this photo are incredible, Ken! Similar to your cowgal photo a couple months ago, your ability to isolate the subject and modify the perspective in a way to really draw the viewer into the subject and dwell there is amazing.I have nothing to offer on this ... it's wonderful. Posted: 09/02/2023 18:25:00
Ken,
Wow...this is good. Very well pressed. Liked it. Posted: 09/03/2023 21:22:44
Wow...this is good. Very well pressed. Liked it. Posted: 09/03/2023 21:22:44
This is just amazing. I wouldn't change a thing. You are a real portrait photographer. Posted: 09/04/2023 20:18:28
What a wonderful image. It is amazing the effect you've created by brightening some areas and darkening other areas. The overall effect is amazing. I have no suggestions. Posted: 09/10/2023 21:00:27
Wow, I have to agree with everyone that you took a ho-hum image and made a fantastic portrait. I would never have thought to rotate the image, and that made all the difference. It really shows how post-processing can make a huge difference. Bravo! I have no ideas for you, and that never happens! Posted: 09/14/2023 13:04:16