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Edit me an image #61 - Birds

AlanSh
March 8, 2026
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    AlanSh
    Forum Admin 3925 posts
    March 8, 2026, 4:43 p.m. March 8, 2026, 4:43 p.m.
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    Continuing the image editing thread, 61st issue.

    General rules:

    ♦ A previous round winner presents a busy or just not so interesting image, having at least some potential for different crops or visions.
    ♦ Anyone (except author of original image) can edit the presented image, up to three distinct edits in separate posts are permitted.
    ♦ All edits must be based on original image, not on another people's edits (of course borrowing ideas would not be a problem).
    ♦ Short explanations about your editing intentions and/or techniques are encouraged, but not required.

    Once the deadline for images has been reached, no new image versions will be accepted. Questions and (polite) discussions of techniques are welcome, so that we can learn from one another how certain edits were achieved.
    The edited version gathering most likes wins and its author will start next round, unless they would prefer to pass the torch to someone else.
    On the closing day for voting, if there is a draw in the number of likes for two or more edits, then the person that posted the original image will decide the winner from the the photos receiving the most votes.

    Editing rules:

    ♦ All "normal" adjustments (brightness, colours, curves etc) are permitted (both local and global ones).
    ♦ All geometric adjustments (perspective, cropping etc) are permitted.
    ♦ Artistic effects (brushes, textures etc) are allowed.
    ♦ No additions or replacements may be made to the main subject matter of the image; non-essential objects may be removed, and parts of the original image can be "moved" to a different position in the image. Sky replacements are OK unless the sky is the main subject..
    ♦ Generative AI must not be used.

    Timing:
    Get your images posted by March 15th. As always, you can vote during the entire contest plus one day after the image submission deadline. I'll post reminders.

    The photo:

    Birds over the pond. Lots going on , so feel free to crop/enhance to find something interesting.

    Raw file can be found here www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/dqd5gz7o3qoe9xnyecaf6/ASCF0953.RAF?rlkey=4qekok9n1hh967hr6vwbzwtw0&dl=1

    ASCF0953_Superlarge.JPG

    Have fun

    Alan

    ASCF0953_Superlarge.JPG

    JPG, 4.0 MB, uploaded by AlanSh on March 8, 2026.

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    xpatUSA
    Members 1397 posts
    March 8, 2026, 5:39 p.m. March 8, 2026, 5:39 p.m.
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    Cropped the birds - converted by G'MIC to cross-eye 3D, for those who can do that:

    ASCF0953-RGB.jpg

    ASCF0953-RGB.jpg

    JPG, 291.6 KB, uploaded by xpatUSA on March 8, 2026.

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    ArvoJ
    Team 1183 posts
    March 8, 2026, 6:14 p.m. March 8, 2026, 6:14 p.m.
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    It is MINE, you stupid bird!

    editme61_DxO_1.jpg

    DXO PL9, few local adjustments to make the thing™ and its surroundings more visible, crop

    editme61_DxO_1.jpg

    JPG, 1.2 MB, uploaded by ArvoJ on March 8, 2026.

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    Stormyboy
    Members 21 posts
    March 9, 2026, 1:59 a.m. March 9, 2026, 1:59 a.m.
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    ASCF09534.jpg

    ASCF09534.jpg

    JPG, 10.3 MB, uploaded by Stormyboy on March 9, 2026.

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    ErikWithaK
    Members 215 posts
    March 10, 2026, 1:43 p.m. March 10, 2026, 1:43 p.m.
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    Here's my try. Both the crop and processing were chosen to minimize the distracting background, and to maximize the definition of the birds. I intentionally left it a bit on the dull grey side as it looked to be a dull grey day. Not an easy one to make look good. Lightroom with a touch of Topaz DeNoise...

    12.21.11ID edit.jpg

    12.21.11ID edit.jpg

    JPG, 4.6 MB, uploaded by ErikWithaK on March 10, 2026.

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    Stormyboy
    Members 21 posts
    March 11, 2026, 1:56 a.m. March 11, 2026, 1:56 a.m.
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    Ok, this one is out there. Avenging Angels. G'MIC experimentation.

    ASCF095399.jpg

    ASCF095399.jpg

    JPG, 2.7 MB, uploaded by Stormyboy on March 11, 2026.

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    Vahur
    Members 861 posts
    March 11, 2026, 6:29 p.m. March 11, 2026, 6:29 p.m.
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    DXO PhotoLab edit with some masks:
    darkened and reduced background's microcontrast, reduced some background distractions
    reduced water's lightness and highlight, also microcontrast to make it less distracting
    brightened and increased sharpness and contrast for birds
    added vignetting to corners to concentrate attention to the middle of image
    ASCF0953_DxO-1.jpg

    ASCF0953_DxO-1.jpg

    JPG, 1.3 MB, uploaded by Vahur on March 11, 2026.

    xpatUSA, ErikWithaK, ArvoJ and 2 other users like this.

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    ArvoJ
    Team 1183 posts
    March 12, 2026, 7:06 p.m. March 12, 2026, 7:06 p.m.
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    Vahur hijacked my planned composition and half of processing settings even before I had chance to upload it :) I had to make my version in B&W then.

    Surrounded

    editme61_DxO_3.jpg

    DXO PL9 Tri-X 400 rendering, playing with masks to make central area a bit more outstanding and creating some vignette, various dynamic adjustments, B&W, little hint of sepia, crop

    editme61_DxO_3.jpg

    JPG, 1.3 MB, uploaded by ArvoJ on March 12, 2026.

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    Greg
    Members 608 posts
    March 12, 2026, 8:32 p.m. March 12, 2026, 8:32 p.m.
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    Photoshop CS5 - Automate - Merge to HDR Efex Pro 2, a Photoshop plugin.
    Preset - Landscape - No. 26 Vignetted
    The two images that were merged together can be seen below.

    b1.jpg

    b2.jpg

    b2.jpg

    JPG, 455.2 KB, uploaded by Greg on March 12, 2026.

    b1.jpg

    JPG, 1.1 MB, uploaded by Greg on March 12, 2026.

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    AlanSh
    Forum Admin 3925 posts
    March 14, 2026, 5:52 p.m. March 14, 2026, 5:52 p.m.
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    Last day to post pictures.

    Alan

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    AlanSh
    Forum Admin 3925 posts
    March 16, 2026, 9:33 a.m. March 16, 2026, 9:33 a.m.
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    Voting day. Which ones do you like?

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    AlanSh
    Forum Admin 3925 posts
    March 16, 2026, 3:19 p.m. March 16, 2026, 3:19 p.m.
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    It's a draw at the moment between Vahur & Stormboy. Any more votes to help us decide?

    Alan

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    AlanSh
    Forum Admin 3925 posts
    March 17, 2026, 8:50 a.m. March 17, 2026, 8:50 a.m.
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    Voting is closed, with it still a draw. So, I choose this picture from Vahur because if the symmetry, but it is VERY close as Stormboy's interpretation was really interesting

    ASCF0953_DxO-1.jpg

    Vahur, over to you for the next round.

    Alan

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    Vahur
    Members 861 posts
    March 17, 2026, 4:37 p.m. March 17, 2026, 4:37 p.m.
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    Wow, didn’t expect that. Thanks to all who participated or voted.
    Been bit busy lately but will try to find something.

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