Darcy Quimby
November 2025 - Backlit Gull
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About the Image(s)
Title Backlit Gull Camera Canon R7 f6.3 ISO 100 1/1250 Processed in PS I warmed up the highlights. I emphasized the eyes.
5 comments posted
Deborah Albert
Absolutely love this-great concept and shot. You might want to give a bit more room on the left if you have it, and maybe bring down the highlights in the upper right corner with a radial or linear gradient. Posted: 11/17/2025 17:30:25
I am not sure in nature if I can use a gradient? That is why I did not Posted: 11/24/2025 03:10:07
(Groups 5 & 6)
The short answer is "no." Especially radiant, but if the judges suspect you used a linear gradient you will receive a low score.
In any case, I feel the bright area enhances the scene and it would look weird to subdue the light source too much.
Lillian Posted: 11/24/2025 06:40:30
In any case, I feel the bright area enhances the scene and it would look weird to subdue the light source too much.
Lillian Posted: 11/24/2025 06:40:30
(Groups 5 & 6)
I like this image more from a pictorial POV than as a Nature image. I think it might do well in Monochrome as well. Then, you can expand it to our left even if you don't have the extra in your original image.
Actually, I just realized I failed to upload the original that you sent. My bad, and my apology! I am going to add it now.
Lillian Posted: 11/22/2025 14:13:52
Actually, I just realized I failed to upload the original that you sent. My bad, and my apology! I am going to add it now.
Lillian Posted: 11/22/2025 14:13:52
I will try it in monochrome Posted: 11/24/2025 03:10:44