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Disturbed UTT

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 09:45

Was playing around with 580ex II HSS outdoors. I like it but maybe I should brighten it up a bit ? ? ?

General CC welcome
Thanks, Peter.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2729/4452554110_64a96f1d83_b.jpg

Flo

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 09:49

Its a tad dark, but not bad.look at all those frog eggs!

ninext

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 10:26

the dark areas dont bug me. maybe just bring up the highlights (it looks like you have some room) for more contrast and it'll pop out more while keeping that shadow theme.

ninext

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 10:29

maybe something like this?

http://www.ihasaids.com/upload/data/1269299734.jpg

Bend The Light

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 10:30

My humble opinion:

I like dark. :D

The thing that bothers me is my eye keeps straying to the grass on the right, and then it's not in focus. I'm drawn away from the frog and it's spawn...

corkneyfonz

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 12:38

Great capture.

JimMcrae

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 13:40

I really like the original. A`cracking shot!

mattaura

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 20:59

It's bordering on too dark for my taste, but I think it is ok....and I do like the original. I would personally clone out the green dot furthest to left as it is a bit distracting...keeps pulling my eye over to it.

Amamba

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 22:09

I just calibrated my monitor, and I definitely prefer the "darker" version. Although the prints do come out darker than the screen... The 2nd version looks slightly unnatural, as if hit with a direct flash. Maybe something in between would work, esp. if you bring up the frog but go easy on the grass ?

PBeeee

22nd of March 2010 (Mon), 22:16

Thats a great shot as is. I think I might spend a little time cloning out the white dot highlights on the eggs but even if you didn't, it is still a fine image.

ticklemestephen

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 00:18

nice shot. how far were you?

JimFly

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 00:26

I really like the original. A`cracking shot!

Same 4 me, the edit does some thing to the frogs texture i don't like,it could just be me liking dark.

9941791

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 01:05

the dark is good,

Disturbed UTT

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 03:14

Thanks for all the comments and tips. It prints quite well on A4. Might try bigger today.

According to the exif I was 2.1m away (never knew that info was there :D)

7D
70-200 F/4 (non IS)

F/4
200m
iso 400
1/2000sec

Thanks again,
Peter.

deathcake

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 05:49

Great shot, the frog's eye really pops! Looks very protective of the eggs too =D

Doc Fluty

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 13:19

i love the original

tmalone893

23rd of March 2010 (Tue), 14:48

i love the original

I like the original as well. Great capture.