Regal Stare [Contest Finalists June 2007]
Uploaded: June 09, 2007 10:03:02
Sumatran Tiger at the Los Angeles Zoo
Original background edited out in Photoshop, see discussion for how
ISO 400, f/5.6, 1/160sec; Canon 70-300 DO IS @ 300mm
Feedback greatly appreciated!
Pamela K June 09, 2007
Here's the original background.I selected the background around the tiger using a combination of the magnetic lasso tool and close zoom with the regular lasso in Photoshop. I then feathered the selection 5 pixels and filled in the background using paint twice to maintain the softness of the tiger's fur while still removing the background.
Color was adjusted using color balance and levels adjustments to make the whites white.
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Pamela K June 09, 2007
By the way, the paint color I used was sampled from the tiger's stripes.Pam #4381483
BILLY R. PARKER June 09, 2007
BEAUTIFULLY CAPTURED AND EDITED PAMELA!! BILLY #4381519Jessica Jenney June 09, 2007
Both are beautiful, Pam! The black background is very dramatic! Excellent effects and detail! #4381520Terry Piotraschke June 09, 2007
This shot is spellbinding. Beautiful. #4381614Terry Piotraschke June 09, 2007
This shot is spellbinding. Beautiful. #4381615Gary Lange June 09, 2007
Terrific shot, Pamela and equally well done PS work! #4381713Kay E. Mahoney June 09, 2007
Nice capture, Pamela. Beautiful tiger. Love the effect. #4382341Pamela K June 10, 2007
Thank you, Billy, Jessica, Terry, Gary, and Kay!!!!!!!!!!I appreciate your taking the time to comment!
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Jessie L. Cole June 10, 2007
Wow awesome job Pamela....! :) Beautiful....! #4384190Pamela K June 10, 2007
Thank you, Jessie!!!Pam #4384330
Keith L. Clayton June 11, 2007
Nicely done! #4387630Pamela K June 11, 2007
Thank you Keith!!Pam #4388220
Jim Stringer June 12, 2007
Beautiful work Pamela!! #4389257Pamela K June 12, 2007
Thank you, Jim!!!Pam #4389712
Karen K. Givens June 12, 2007
Beautiful capture, Pam, nice work. :) #4390668Pamela K June 13, 2007
Thank you, Karen!!Pam #4393073
Lisa J. Boulden June 13, 2007
Well done, Pamela. Fantastic capture!!! Love his intense stare and expression. ---Lisa #4393963Pamela K June 13, 2007
Thank you, Lisa!!Pam #4394364
Sam Britt June 24, 2007
Beautiful tiger portrait, Pamela. I saw this image in Editor's First Picks. #4432664Pamela K June 29, 2007
Thank you, Sam!!!Pam #4456913
Judyann Plante June 29, 2007
Absolutely stunning image! Fantastic work, Pam!Judyann <>< #4457664
Laurence Saliba July 05, 2007
What a beauty Pamela!!!! #4477300Kay E. Mahoney July 25, 2007
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist. Beautiful tiger. Good luck in the next round. #4557107Donna La Mattino Pagakis July 25, 2007
Outstanding work Pamela!! Congratulations on your beautiful finalist win!! #4557655Susan Candelario July 26, 2007
Congrats on this wonderful Finalist!!! #4561017Terry Piotraschke July 26, 2007
Congratulations, Pam. I knew this one was a winner the first time I saw it. It is beautiful. Hope it makes it all the way! #4561196Judyann Plante July 29, 2007
Congratulations on this outstanding finalist, Pamela! I am adding it to my favorites.Judyann <>< #4575103
Pamela K August 20, 2007
Thank you, Judynn, Laurence, Kay, Donna, Susan, and Terry!!!!! Sorry it took so long to get back to you! I've been in the middle of a cross-continental move... I really appreciate all your comments!Pam #4675776
Terry Piotraschke August 21, 2007
Pam, it is a stunning capture. I really thought it would have placed in the monthly contest. But with so many entrants, "Finalist" is a Winner! Congratulations. Good luck and wishes of much happiness with your new home. #4677878Pamela K August 21, 2007
Thank you again, Terry! There are so many people participating these days (many more than when I started in 2004) that I'm definitely happy with a finalist!Pam #4680473
Shawn M. Marymee August 29, 2007
How about simply WOW. Your photo shop work is amazing. #4721696Pamela K August 31, 2007
Thank you, Shawn!!!Pam #4727575
Lisa J. Boulden November 05, 2007
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