Pelican – the bird, NOT the nebula!

[Dennis]

Hello,

Well, we haven’t seen a pelican post for a while, so I thought I would post a re-work of one of mine, done in CS3. CS3 has a Highlight/Shadow function that allows you to either “pull” details out of the shadows or “push” detail back into the highlights by simply adjusting sliders in a dialog panel.

My previous efforts had the Pelican’s neck and head “burnt out”, showing little detail. Using CS3 I have now been able to display the detail and texture of this beautiful bird’s feathers.

I think this photo was taken with my Minolta DiMage 5 Mp camera?

Cheers

Dennis

EDIT: Yes – just checked the Exif data. Minolta DiMage 7Hi.
1/500 sec at F8, ISO 100. Fixed zoom lens 28-200mm at 40mm.

[acropolite (Phil)]

Originally Posted by Dennis

Well, we haven’t seen a pelican post for a while

Nicely captured Dennis, those damn birds are just so photogenic.

[RB (Andrew)]

Very nice re-process Dennis, CS3 has some amazing features and a great improvement over CS2.
I'm also interested in checking out LightRoom too.

I really like what you've done here.
LOL I've never seen such an unusual histogram.

[Dujon]

Blimey, Dennis, I approached your post with a 'not another pelican' mindset. That changed. I am impressed.

Being an ignoramus when it comes to imaging software - what is CS3? OK, I'll make a wild stab; Adobe Creative Suite? If so, which version do you use?

I am interested, given your results. My enthusiasm will be limited by dollars and cents and might well melt away like ice on Io.

[Dennis]

Originally Posted by Dujon

Blimey, Dennis, I approached your post with a 'not another pelican' mindset. That changed. I am impressed.
Being an ignoramus when it comes to imaging software - what is CS3? OK, I'll make a wild stab; Adobe Creative Suite? If so, which version do you use?
I am interested, given your results. My enthusiasm will be limited by dollars and cents and might well melt away like ice on Io.

Hello, John

Yes – CS3 = Adobe Creative Suite 3, which in the old currency, is Photoshop 10 I think? I previously used Corel PhotoPaint but last year I lashed out and purchased CS3 and it was well worth the money. It really hurt at the time, just over $1,000 but I have been very happy with the benefits and results – absolutely no buyer’s remorse whatsoever.

The way CS3 operates and interacts with the user has made image manipulation so much more fun for me, and when I’m having fun, I am also learning.

Cheers

Dennis

[Dujon]

My enthusiasm has evaporated like the morning mist, Dennis.