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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 22, 2010 6:19:18 GMT
Got this hovering CKF last January yet, but I never got to processing it because the direction of light was wrong. The dynamic range between the white stripe behind the ear and the shadows was too wide for the sensor to record detail at both ends with good fidelity. Here's the as shot, unedited exposure, resized FF:  However, with ACR 6.2 RC's good performance in pulling out shadow and HL detail, I got the incentive to sit down and process the shot.  Common Kingfisher ( Alcedo atthis, migrant) Shooting info - Candaba wetlands, Pampanga, January 6, 2010, 7D + 400 2.8 IS + Canon 1.4x TC, 700 mm, f/5.6, ISO 400, 1/2000 sec, 475B/3421 support, manual expsoure in available light.  |
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Post by William Lim on Aug 22, 2010 6:22:32 GMT
Very nice, Romy. How did you do that?
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Post by mantarey on Aug 22, 2010 7:31:25 GMT
Excellent PP technique Mastah Romy, very remarkable higlights recovery. |
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Post by Ely Teehankee on Aug 22, 2010 8:28:40 GMT
Wow what a big improvement. The ACR 6.2 is a must have tool. Well done Romy. Mabuhay.
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Aug 22, 2010 9:45:07 GMT
 What an improvement from the original shot! Is this possible with the 6.1? Oh please, please teach us on how to do this. 
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 22, 2010 10:08:46 GMT
Thanks folks! Very nice, Romy. How did you do that? What an improvement from the original shot! Is this possible with the 6.1? Oh please, please teach us on how to do this. ACR 6.2RC has the same engine as ACR 6.1, except the newer one has added support for new cameras. Both versions are equally good in NR/detail retention. This was actually processed very simply: 1. Convert in ACR to 16-bit TIFF with less contrast (neutral picture style), set the exposure such that the white stripe is not blown. 2. In PS, use the Highlights/Shadows to bring out detail in the shadows. Such will also bring out noise in the pushed areas. 3. Select the pushed area and apply the built-in PS NR on that area only. 4. Adjust levels, contrast and saturation to taste, add a dash of sharpening. |
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Post by Romy Ocon on Aug 22, 2010 10:18:14 GMT
Here's another old capture that had a tough dynamic range - from the black wings to the bright body. It benefited from reprocessing using ACR 6.2RC. ;D Black-winged Stilt ( Himantopus himantopus, migrant) Shooting info - Manila Bay, January 10, 2006, 1DM2 + 400 5.6L, hand held, f/8, ISO 320, 1/1600 sec  |
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Post by Edu Lorenzo Jr on Aug 22, 2010 12:37:14 GMT
wow! had these been my shots I would have deleted them and not thought that technology would catch up. hey.. then again, the "before" shot is already better than anything I could take Great save, mastah! |
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Post by JV Noriega on Aug 22, 2010 15:50:49 GMT
You are truly the Gourmet Chef of "Bird Photography Cuisine" Ka Romy! Thank you for sharing your expertise and knowledge about bird photography to everyone who are interested in pursuing this passion.. i am sure that most of us are truly grateful! ...as Ely says, Mabuhay!
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Post by Toto Gamboa on Aug 22, 2010 22:32:26 GMT
Woooooow! Truly amazing how you got this species to hover. Another mastahpiece Mastah!
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Post by Mark Itol on Aug 23, 2010 11:41:40 GMT
Amazing shadow and highlight detail recovery, Ka Mastah. The hovering KF is a winner.
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Post by Luis (Chito) Limchiu on Aug 24, 2010 7:32:07 GMT
Very nice shot, with the slightly blurred wings suggesting movement!
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Post by Bobby Kintanar on Aug 24, 2010 8:33:34 GMT
Wow, your PP techniques can really bring out the best in your shots, Ka Mastah! :-)
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What an improvement from the original shot! Is this possible with the 6.1? Oh please, please teach us on how to do this. 
