I normally don’t post images on the weekend, but I thought I would share this one since there might a few wildlife aficionados out there. That and I’m sitting on about 40,000 images in my Lightroom library so I better start posting a few more. If you want the desktop, just click the image to get the larger version then set it as you desktop.

I also wanted to show you what is new in Nik Software’s Color Efex Pro 4. I mentioned you can now stack filters in the same editing session. That alone is worth the prices of admission! You can also save that stack of filters off as a recipe for later use. That being said, here is the stack of filters I used to enhance this image. As always, you can use the Coupon Code LIGHTASMAGIC to save money on any purchase from the folks over at Nik. Thanks Nik!

Here is the images straight out of my camera.

1) First, I applied a new filter called Contrast Color Range which helps emphasize details and contrast within a desired color range.

2) I then added the Brilliance Warmth filter to give it some love.

3) Finally, I added the Darken/Lighten center filter to draw the viewer’s eye right were I want it.