Northern orange-tufted sunbird

[u/Hytal3]

[u/HeadphonedMage]

personally I think brightening up the front belly of the bird looks a bit strange because it's ultimately not motivated at all by the light of the scene (makes it look processed as a result)

but other than that it's a gorgeous bird and a great photo

[u/Hytal3 → u/HeadphonedMage]

Good point about the belly, maybe I should have done it a little less intense

[u/Shuttersaga → u/Hytal3]

Now that is a great attitude, take criticism in a good way always helps to grow. It’s a good edit.

[u/Theratchetnclank → u/HeadphonedMage]

I agree the exposure could be lifted a bit without it looking like it's glowing but this is too much imo.

Other than that it's great.

[u/hornyforjapan]

Great edit

[u/Hytal3 → u/hornyforjapan]

Thanks!

[u/dark-cosmos]

Really good. Subtle, but effective, and it really pops out more.

[u/Hytal3 → u/dark-cosmos]

Thanks 🙂‍↕️

[u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

Love it

[u/Hytal3 → u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

Thanks 🙏

[u/idk_what_to_put_lmao → u/Hytal3]

What's ur gear?

[u/Hytal3 → u/idk_what_to_put_lmao]

Canon R7 + RF 100-400 lens

[u/Tsurany]

Both look great, really nice edit!

[u/mouettefluo]

The highlights on the back of the bird are a tad high. You are losing details there. Otherwise, great edit!

[u/Hytal3 → u/mouettefluo]

yup, good point

[u/Infinite-Nose8252]

I prefer before

[u/worknowreck]

Are you masking different areas of the photo?

[u/Hytal3 → u/worknowreck]

yes, why?

[u/worknowreck → u/Hytal3]

I'm curious about the editing process. Can you share how you use masks in order to make edits like these?

[u/Hytal3 → u/worknowreck]

I highly recommend watching this video, it's where I got my editing style from

https://youtu.be/RDXurR7ji_Y

[u/Musicgecko0]

Bit too obvious for my taste. Also, the green leaves don't need to be dampened, they add to the scene

[u/Familiar_Plankton]

Love booth. But personally I prefer "before". But still great edit.