A new day dawns...

[gjtoth]

... and it would have dawned a LOT nicer at ISO 50 or 100! Still not a bad shot composition-wise.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2015/2236974786_6ffe8aaed1.jpg

[Snappers]

You have some wonderful looking birds overthere Gary. I wish some would come and visit my feeder now and again!

[dkippen]

Gary - true compistion is good. What iso did you use, looks like there might be some noise.

[gjtoth]

Gary - true compistion is good. What iso did you use, looks like there might be some noise.

Same as the other - 400 :mad: I *GOTTA* learn to check after I turn it on.

[dkippen]

Can you run noise reduction on it with Gimp?

[gjtoth]

Can you run noise reduction on it with Gimp?

I'll give it a shot. I think I'd need something like Neat Image.

[dkippen]

If it doesn't work, let me know. I have Neat Image and can give it a try.

[gjtoth]

If it doesn't work, let me know. I have Neat Image and can give it a try.

Have at it. See what ya come up with.

[dkippen]

Okay - Keep in mind, this is on the fly. Whadda ya think??

[gjtoth]

Okay - Keep in mind, this is on the fly. Whadda ya think??

Yupperzzzzzzzzzzz. I'm still finagling with the Gimp. What are the controls named that you used? I'll see if there's similar ones in the Gimp.

[dkippen]

I used Photoshop. I used curves to boost the contrast just a bit, then Neat Image, which is considered a filter (purchased as an add on) and the last step was to sharpen just a bit. When processing, sharpening is typically done last.

[gjtoth]

I used Photoshop. I used curves to boost the contrast just a bit, then Neat Image, which is considered a filter (purchased as an add on) and the last step was to sharpen just a bit. When processing, sharpening is typically done last.

Sharpening or the Unsharp Mask?

[dkippen]

Actually, I have a Photoshop action that does the sharpening, but I have used both sharpening and the unsharp mask in photoshop. In photoshop, the results are okay, but I since I found this action, it does a much better job and I still have control over the settings.

[gjtoth]

Actually, I have a Photoshop action that does the sharpening, but I have used both sharpening and the unsharp mask in photoshop. In photoshop, the results are okay, but I since I found this action, it does a much better job and I still have control over the settings.

HAH! I found the curves and levels in the Gimp. They have a BUNCH of noise filters. Looks like I get to play for a while. A lot of PS plug-ins work with the Gimp. I wonder if Neat Image would... hmmmmmmmmmmm

Thanks for the tip(s).

[dkippen]

You could give Neat Image a try. I think at one time it was offered as a free trial download.

If PS plug-ins work, then maybe the actions would too. Check out www.atncentral.com for the actions, download a couple and see if they work.

[gjtoth]

You could give Neat Image a try. I think at one time it was offered as a free trial download.

If PS plug-ins work, then maybe the actions would too. Check out www.atncentral.com for the actions, download a couple and see if they work.

HEY!!! NI Demo is FREE for home use! Aaaaaannnnd, it works with Linux... purty kewl...

I was just playing with it and came up with this. I'll refine my technique as time goes on.

[Snappers]

Very nice Gary. You can see an improvement.

[dkippen]

I think I created a monster!!

[gjtoth]

I think I created a monster!!

You sure did! I plunked down the $$$ for the home stand-alone version. It runs great on Linux and I just finished building a Windows machine solely for Photoshop and PSP. But, Neat Image will go on it as well as the Gimp and any other post-processing s/w I can think of. That way when I'm doing any PP, the missus can have the use of the Linux box & vice-versa if I'm doing it on the Linux box.

[dkippen]

Congratulations!! Until I get the new computer set up, I'm running quite a bit behind.

[Snappers]

I think I created a monster!!

No Don't worry, Gary was already a monster :D:D:D