Squabbling Bulbuls 2

[Sidharth Kodikal]

• Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 15.5.1 (Macintosh)

Couldn't resist posting another one from this series.

NR, WB and some other adjustments in ACR.
Cloned out some leaves from the top left in PS.
Minor crop and smart sharpen in PS.

PP is getting easier by the day, thanks to all the generous help here thus far!

Canon R5, 600f4, tripod, hide
Birds attracted with fruit.

1/2000, f7.1, ISO 5000.

Feedback and reposts always welcomed.

 

[Sidharth Kodikal]

• Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 15.5.1 (Macintosh)

Spotted some magenta after posting.

 

[Jonathan Ashton]

• Adobe Photoshop Camera Raw 15.5.1 (Macintosh)

Bothe versions look good to me, I have to confess it is some time since I saw these birds in the flesh but I went back to look at one of my images and based upon that I offer this one for your consideration:

 

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Repost looks really good, Jon. Thanks!
You further reduced magenta? Or were there any other tweaks needed?

 

[Jonathan Ashton]

Repost looks really good, Jon. Thanks!
You further reduced magenta? Or were there any other tweaks needed?

I did a variety of things but in the end I went into ACR >Smart Object>Colour> white point dropper and put on a neutral grey part of the plumage that gave me 50/50/50, I checked this against placing it on the white patch then made a subjective choice over which I preferred/looked"better" in terms of my vague recollection of colour.

 

[Sidharth Kodikal]

Thanks Jon. Will try to replicate it. I need to get better at spotting and fixing color casts.

 

[Arthur Morris]

Both versions look great. Amazing to get both heads on the same plane. Not to mention a good look at both faces. Wonderful action and I like the leave in the LRC.

much love, a

 

[William Dickson]

Another great capture Sid. The OP looks good to me on the iMac. It must have felt like 'one of these moments' when they perched. Everything came together here. Good work.

Will

 

[jack williamson]

You captured an excellent image here sir! Everything in focus and sharp!