Cindy Smith
October 2025 - "mmm...Good"
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"mmm...Good"
Sony a7RV, f/10, 1/1000, iso 8000, 200-600mm @ 600
Post-processing included highlights and shadows adjustments, slight exposure increase, dehaze, noise reduction in Camera Raw, erased stick over salmon head and cropped in.
Took this in September at Chilko Lake, British Columbia on a grizzly photo trip. Grizzlies were way down in number, but we saw a handful during the week. This bear gave us a very good show along the river's edge. I like how the grizzly is looking at her lunch even though her eyes don't show in this shot.
6 comments posted
Cindy,
It is always great to catch those big bears in action. I might not have cropped in quite so much. Posted: 10/06/2025 21:10:09
It is always great to catch those big bears in action. I might not have cropped in quite so much. Posted: 10/06/2025 21:10:09
Great action with the bear enjoying its meal.
I agree with Dean that perhaps the crop is a little too close. Here is my 2 cents worth! Posted: 10/07/2025 18:21:25
I agree with Dean that perhaps the crop is a little too close. Here is my 2 cents worth! Posted: 10/07/2025 18:21:25
Hi Cindy,
Great catch...
I agree with Dean and Mervyn re crop.
I would suggest to expand the crop even a little more.
I also realize that the file size was very small, which can affect details. When you save your files, try using the maximal quality JPG and bring the size as close, without exceeding 1 mb. I took the liberty of demonstrating how I would crop this image, and also resized your image 350% Posted: 10/10/2025 22:25:38
Great catch...
I agree with Dean and Mervyn re crop.
I would suggest to expand the crop even a little more.
I also realize that the file size was very small, which can affect details. When you save your files, try using the maximal quality JPG and bring the size as close, without exceeding 1 mb. I took the liberty of demonstrating how I would crop this image, and also resized your image 350% Posted: 10/10/2025 22:25:38
Thanks! I struggle with sizing. I use Camera Raw mostly and save as a jpeg from there. If I go to PhotoShop it's several attempts to get the size right (frustrating). Any suggestions on technique?
Also, I get the crop suggestions, but I got sooo many of bears eating salmon. I was drawn to this one because grizzly posed the salmon just right for this detail and my tight crop showed it the best; especially since the logs are the same color as the salmon. I know I'm in the minority on this ; ) Posted: 10/14/2025 18:22:32
Also, I get the crop suggestions, but I got sooo many of bears eating salmon. I was drawn to this one because grizzly posed the salmon just right for this detail and my tight crop showed it the best; especially since the logs are the same color as the salmon. I know I'm in the minority on this ; ) Posted: 10/14/2025 18:22:32
I would suggest the following: Once you are happy with your edits, save it as a JPEG with the maximal quality in a separate folder. You can then check the file size, and then save a few more copies at various reduction percentages. You then pick the one which is the closest to 1 MB without exceeding it. Posted: 10/26/2025 14:25:20
Looking at the edits people have provided I agree a bit of a wider crop would help add a bit more detail to look at. I think that if you wanted a tighter crop then maybe converting the photo to a black and white might help with the lost detail and make it a bit more artistic. Overall Great Photo! Posted: 10/14/2025 01:45:06