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    Squirrel Edit Demo

    Thought I would post a before and after EDITING demo for all those needing to see what editing can do.
    This photo was taken using a Canon 7D and Canon 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 is usm
    I have been very impressed with this lens which has been in my bag for too long.

    ISO 800 @ f5.6 1/250 shutter speed.

    I started by using the Burn tool to burn the branch the squirrel was sitting on then burning bright areas in the back ground, as I thought these areas where just too bright
    Then using the Blur tool I went over the background at 27%,this helps smooth the background.
    Next I darkened some of the hair on the Squirrel using the Burn tool before applying sharpening to the Squirrel at 30% opacity with the Sharpening tool.
    Subtle changes which I think benefits the image

    Before Editing

    Eskrigg Red Squirrel by balscot, on Flickr

    Edited image

    Eskrigg Red Squirrel by balscot, on Flickr

    Some people see editing as cheating but I think it plays a big part in Modern Digital Photography

    Alan
    Last edited by Alan Campbell; 30-03-2013, 16:47.
    Canon 7D...Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L is...Canon EF 300mm f4L is...Canon 1.4x extender MK ll...Canon 28-135mm f3.5-5.6 is usm...Canon 50mm f1.8 stm... speedlite 430 EX11...Canon EOS-M3...18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 is stm...
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    #2
    Re: Squirrel Edit Demo

    Originally posted by Alan Campbell View Post

    Some people see editing as cheating but I think it plays a big part in Modern Digital Photography

    Alan
    I agree and I don't think it's cheating at all.

    Well done for posting this, I only discovered the dodge and burn features 3 days ago. I can't believe I wasn't aware of such a simple but effective tool.
    Canon EOS 5D Mark III, EF 135mm F/2 L, EF 16-35mm F/4 L, EF 50mm f/1.8, EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM, EF 28mm f/2.8
    http://www.aveyardphotography.co.uk
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/aveyardphotography
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      #3
      Re: Squirrel Edit Demo

      Thanks Alan, a really useful illustration.
      Russell
      Canon 7D MkII, 550D EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM, EF 70-200mm f/4.0L IS USM, EF 100mm f/2.8L IS USM Macro, 300mm f/4L IS USM, Extender EF 1.4x III, Speedlite 600 EX-RT Speedlite 320EX
      http://www.flickr.com/photos/photorussell

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        #4
        Re: Squirrel Edit Demo

        Editing an image by dodging and burning has been around long before the digital age. The famous Ansel Adams was an expert at it as he used that method to direct the viewers eye to she he wanted it to go.

        Nicely done Alan

        Tom

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          #5
          Re: Squirrel Edit Demo

          Very skilfully done and not cheating, after all isn't photography an art form and can't artists include or leave out what they want, or make it all up completely?

          David
          PBase Galleries:-http://www.pbase.com/davidmorisonimages


          Canon 7D II, Sigma 150-600mm Sport, Sigma 18-300mm, Sigma 8-16mm, National Geographic Expedition Carbon, Lensmaster RH1 Gimbal.


          "It is better to light a single candle than curse the darkness" - Confucius (551–479 BC)

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            #6
            Re: Squirrel Edit Demo

            Just shows, delicate editing, with subtle improvements. Thanks for showing us how you've done it.
            Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
            Di's Flickr

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              #7
              Re: Squirrel Edit Demo

              I like the changes. Still on a big learning curve with editing software.

              Kevin

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