Possible Book cover

[Lez325]

I have been asked to supply an image for use in an an upcoming Birds of Britain Book - I was honoured to be asked

I though of this Puffin Portrait - YES / NO? Common throughout the UK mostly on Coasts or offshore islands

Les

 

[Jeff15]

Lovely portrait.......

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

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This head shot would indeed make a fantastic cover but be aware
that you may be asked by a graphic dept — based on some typical
printing issue — to reduce the sharpening on its face.

 

[K9Kirk]

It's a lovely shot for sure, a good candidate I would say. I can't help but wonder though if it might be a smidge over sharpened. I usually don't notice that with my shots until I've looked at them later. It's a fine line.

 

[BrentC]

I agree with the sharpening. Also the slightly blown highlights

 

[jeffashman]

It's a good candidate for sure. For a cover, I agree that the whites on the upper chest are problematic, but the head is wonderful!

 

[Lez325]

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This head shot would indeed make a fantastic cover but be aware
that you may be asked by a graphic dept — based on some typical
printing issue — to reduce the sharpening on its face.

It's a lovely shot for sure, a good candidate I would say. I can't help but wonder though if it might be a smidge over sharpened. I usually don't notice that with my shots until I've looked at them later. It's a fine line.

I agree with the sharpening. Also the slightly blown highlights

It's a good candidate for sure. For a cover, I agree that the whites on the upper chest are problematic, but the head is wonderful!

Thank you Guys- all comments noted, I will re-visit the RAW file today and see what I can do

Les

 

[Lez325]

Update : This image did not make the final selection- I'm a little bummed - but upwards & onwards. Hey guys

I sent another image today- not for the cover but actual insertion as an on page image- fingers crossed

The Grey Heron

Male Teal

Les

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

Update : This image did not make the final selection…

Even great photographs aren't sure of anything since there is
some one with what ever idea at the decision making.

I realised, over the years, that it has less to do with the pictu-
res and more with reliable contacts. Just keep kicking.

 

[Lez325]

Even great photographs aren't sure of anything since there is
some one with what ever idea at the decision making.

I realised, over the years, that it has less to do with the pictu-
res and more with reliable contacts. Just keep kicking.

I agree- we all see things in a different perspective so to speak - I shall keep kicking as you so eloquently put it - Thank you

Les

 

[Jeff15]

Good shots.....