Whimbrel on a San Diego beach

[alexrmay91 (Alex)]

Not the most ideal camera settings when shot, but I’m curious what others can do with the image. Here’s my take

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[123sg (Steven)]

Nice!

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[alexrmay91 (Alex)]

I really like the more green and yellow vibe you went with compared to mine. Looks very nice

[123sg (Steven)]

Thanks! I may have been a little heavy handed, but that seems to be my style…

[alexrmay91 (Alex)]

I tend to go lighter on the editing, but I don’t think you went overboard. Original image had so much contrast, you just have to lean into it! I was actually hoping to see a good example of someone who isn’t afraid to punch it up more than I do.

[age]

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[Roberto_Vacchi]

With ART 1.21

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Greetings. Roberto

[Adlatus]

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[dqpcoxeas]

My version…

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[Popanz]

I tried to keep the structures of the feathers:

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[alexrmay91 (Alex)]

I like this crop a lot. Much more calm of an image. And now the guy in the background kind of works instead of being a distraction.

[s7habo (Boris Hajdukovic)]

Simplicity:

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[alexrmay91 (Alex)]

I like this a lot. Very different than where my mind goes and exactly what I was hoping to see.

By the way, your videos are what kept me with darktable. Only got my camera a month ago and I feel like my images are that much better because of them. Just wanted to say thank you!