Wildlife software

[photo_DAD]

What Is the best post processing software for wild life and outdoor photography? No people. Don't want to do anything crazy, just to sharpen images. Thank you

 

[ann]

software is not "subject specific", Nik has a good sharpening program as you can pick and choose which areas and how much you need.

 

[Overread14 2]

Most of the editing packages are pretty subject free in their application and most of the subject specific packages are tailoured toward specific effects or portrait work.


For general editing like sharpening and noise reduction you're pretty much free to choose what fits your budget. There are differences, but many are very subtle and often won't show up in real world shooting (ie outside of test conditions). Further most of the differences in the processing are to the extent that they only show up in specific situations that you can't shoot to recreate shot after shot so its a fools game to chase after them all.

Elements 10 would be a good starting point; but Lightroom 4 is also a very strong contender now that is has the more advanced brush controls available. You can also consider the latest Photoshop, but that price is very high and likely money that would be better spent (now) on equipment (although I say that without knowing what you have to shoot with).

 

[vipgraphx]

photoshop

 

[table1349]

What Is the best post processing software for wild life and outdoor photography? No people. Don't want to do anything crazy, just to sharpen images. Thank you

Have you tried the software that came with your camera?

 

[photo_DAD]

I have tried to use the pentax software, but it is really confusing and doesn't seem to do a very good job. I have heard to try aperture, or lightroom. I just want something simple to sharpen images and enhance colors. And not add or remove things. I try to get everything right in camera, but in order to compete with other images, I am looking for a program to enhance my images

 

[table1349]

Silkypix, which is what came with your camera I believe is as easy to use as lightroom or aperture. If I remember correctly sharpening is just a slider. You do however want to zoom in on an area to be sharpened so you can take care not to over sharpen the photo.

 

[Forkie]

Gimp is free

 

[Cdnwolf29]

I agree with the above. I personally use Lightroom and Elements for all my photos. Both are a little tricky to use initially but it does get easier. I found using a few YouTube "how to" videos really got the ball rolling for me.