{"id":8253,"date":"2012-01-20T12:16:24","date_gmt":"2012-01-20T16:16:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=8253"},"modified":"2012-01-26T07:34:17","modified_gmt":"2012-01-26T11:34:17","slug":"my-comments-on-for-your-critiqueimage-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2012\/01\/20\/my-comments-on-for-your-critiqueimage-9\/","title":{"rendered":"My Comments on: For Your Critique\/Image #9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n
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This panorama was created from seven vertical frames stitched together in Photoshop (File\/Automate\/Photomerge). The individual images were made with the tripod-mounted Canon 800mm f\/5.6L IS lens<\/a> and the EOS-1D Mark III (replaced now by the Canon EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>). ISO 400. Evaluative metering +2 stops: 1\/800 sec. at 8. <\/p>\n

As is my habit, I woke early. I was entranced by the eerie, foggy scene before me. Seen and created at 6:17am on June 10, 2009 from the deck of the bear boat anchored in Kukak Bay, Katmai National Park, AK. <\/p>\n

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My Comments on: For Your Critique\/Image #9<\/h3>\n

On September 30, 2011 I posted For Your Critique: Image #9<\/a>. I entered this image in the Wild Places category of the 2011 BBC WPOTY Competition. (See “Images for Your Critiques} Revelations here<\/a>.) This popular image garnered 16 comments; almost all were overwhelmingly positive. One person had to view the image several times to find something not to like–the dark strip of water lower left. For me that served as a nice compositional anchor. I remember darkening it for that purpose. I am sure that toning it down a bit would be fine. I liked this image a lot too and am very proud of it. <\/p>\n

John Li was most enthusiastic. He wrote: Now there’s an image that made me sit bolt upright in my seat and go WOW. I mean, of course all the bird photos you post on this site are stellar, so maybe it just really caught my eye because it’s unique from your typical material … but I think it’s more. Something about the minimalism to it that confuses the mind as to whether it’s a photography or a painting, or digital graphic art. Simply astounding. Again, love the bird photos, but definitely this photo is one I’d purchase and print big. <\/em><\/p>\n

Note to all: all BIRDS AS ART images are available as signed prints, either canvas or traditional. Click here<\/a> to learn more. <\/p>\n

For shame, it did not make the final round of judging. \ud83d\ude42 Thanks to all who took the time to comment.<\/p>\n

Thanks also to Bob Canepa who suggested the black & white interpretation below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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I do not do many landscapes and do even fewer black & whites. But when I do I love using NIK’s Silver Efex Pro. Here I clicked on about ten of the different pre-sets, like High Contrast Red best, and moved the Structure Slider to 40. I think that it looks pretty good. But it looks even better when you click on the image to see the larger version. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Which Do You Like Best?<\/h3>\n

Take a moment to leave a comment and let us know which version you like best, and why. <\/p>\n

NIK 15% Discount<\/h3>\n

You can save 15% on all NIK products (including Silver Efex Pro) by clicking here<\/a> and entering BAA in the Promo Code box at check-out. Then hit Apply to see your savings. You can download a trial copy that will work for 15 days and allow you to create full sized images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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NIK Creative Efex Collection<\/h3>\n

NIK recently announced the availability of a special limited production bundle of 3 of their most popular products, Color Efex Pro 4, Silver Efex Pro 2, and HDR Efex Pro. You can save more than $200 on the bundle which is available only through NIK affiliates. If you would like additional info, please e-mail<\/a><\/center> with the words “Creative Efex Collection” in the Subject line. If you have been on the fence about purchasing the plug-ins mentioned above this is a great chance to save some significant bucks. <\/p>\n

Earn Free Contest Entries and Support both the Bulletins and the Blog by making all your B & H purchases here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

More and more folks are earning multiple contest entries with their B & H purchases. See here<\/a> for details on that. Eleven great categories, 34 winning and honored images, and prize pools<\/a> valued in excess of $20,000. Click here<\/a> to visit the competition home page.<\/p>\n

artie is traveling \ud83d\ude42 <\/h3>\n

artie is traveling in the Southern Ocean (Falklands, South Georgia, & Antarctica) and will unable to respond to your questions and comments until after his return on 26 January 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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KATMAI BEAR BOAT IPT: July 24-31, 2012 fr: Kodiak, AK: $6499. Limit 6\/Openings 3.<\/h3>\n

Coastal Brown Bears at point blank range, cubs nursing and playing. Spectacular scenery. Likely: puffins, nesting Bald Eagle and kittiwakes, Steller\u2019s Sea Lions, & rafts of Sea Otters. <\/p>\n

Earn Free Contest Entries and Support both the Bulletins and the Blog by making all your B & H purchases here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h2>\n

More and more folks are earning multiple contest entries with their B & H purchases. See here<\/a> for details on that. Eleven great categories, 34 winning and honored images, and prize pools<\/a> valued in excess of $20,000. Click here<\/a> to visit the competition home page. <\/p>\n

Shopper’s Guide<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Below is a list of the gear used to create the image in today’s blog post. Thanks a stack to all who have used the Shopper’s Guide links to purchase their gear as a thank you for all the free information that we bring you on the Blog and in the Bulletins. Before you purchase anything be sure to check out the advice in our Shopper’s Guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Canon 800mm f\/5.L IS lens.<\/a> Right now this is my all time favorite super-telephoto lens.
\nCanon EOS-1D Mark IV professional digital camera body.<\/a> My two Mark IVs are my workhorse digital camera bodies. <\/p>\n

And from the BAA On-line Store:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LensCoats<\/a>. I have a LensCoat on each of my big lenses to protect them from nicks and thus increase their re-sales value. All my big lens LensCoat stuff is in Hardwood Snow pattern.
\nLegCoat Tripod Leg Covers.<\/a> I have four tripods active and each has a Hardwood Snow LegCoat on it to help prevent further damage to my tender shoulders \ud83d\ude42
\nGitzo GT3530LS Tripod.<\/a> This one will last you a lifetime.
\nMongoose M3.6 Tripod Head.<\/a> Right now this is the best tripod head around for use with lenses that weigh less than 9 pounds. For heavier lenses, check out the Wimberley V2 head<\/a>.
\nCR-80 Replacement Foot for Canon 800<\/a>. When using the 800 on a Mongoose as I do, replacing the lens foot with this accessory lets the lens sit like a dog whether pointed up or down and prevents wind-blown spinning of your lens on breezy days by centering the lens directly over the tripod.
\n Double Bubble Level.<\/a> You will find one in my camera’s hot shoe whenever I am not using flash.
\nBe sure to check out our camera body User’s Guides here<\/a>.
\nThe Lens Align Mark II.<\/a> I use the Lens Align Mark II pretty much religiously to micro-adjust all of my gear an average of once a month and always before a major trip. Enjoy our free comprehensive tutorial here.<\/a>
\nCanon EOS-1D Mark IV User’s Guide<\/a>. Learn to use your Mark IV the way that I use mine. Also available for the 7D and the Mark III here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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