How a Wildlife Photographer Uses Aiarty on Real-World Shots
Wildlife photographer Bill Maynard tested Aiarty Image Enhancer on his own challenging shots. Here's what he tried, what worked for him, and where different AI models produced different results.
Bill Maynard is a wildlife photographer behind Cool Wildlife Photography, where he shares his photography, field experiences, gear, workshops, and post-processing techniques. In his independent review, he tested Aiarty Image Enhancer on his own wildlife photographs and documented the settings and results. He also noted that Aiarty handled the enhancement stage, while he would still use Lightroom or Photoshop for finishing adjustments. Read Bill's original review on coolwildlife.com.
As a wildlife photographer, I rely on tools that enhance my images while staying true to the natural beauty of my subjects. Aiarty Image Enhancer excels in this regard, providing powerful AI-driven enhancements that refine image quality and reduce noise without excessive manual intervention. For photographers who want a hassle-free, AI-powered enhancement tool that delivers high-quality results, Aiarty Image Enhancer is a solid investment.
Test #1: A Heavy Crop and Soft Blue Jay Photo
Subject: Blue Jay
Challenge: Heavy crop + soft detail
Original: 8220 × 5520
- First pass: Real-Photo v3; upscale x2
- Second pass: More-Detail GAN v3; 2-Pass Processing
- Final size: 16384 × 10922
Bill wrote: "...the image on the right is significantly sharper and has rendered more feather detail."
Test #2: A Nikon Z9 Shot at ISO 25,600
Camera: Nikon Z9
Conditions: Near darkness
ISO: 25,600
Challenge: Heavy noise while preserving fur detail
- Model: Real-Photo v3
- Upscale: x1
Bill wrote: "...Image Enhancer has done an excellent job at reducing the noise while preserving the detail in the fur of this rabbit."
Test #3: Comparing AI Models on a High-ISO Wildlife Shot
Camera: Nikon Z9
ISO: 25,600
Subject: Rabbit with a cardinal in the background
Challenge: Heavy noise and softness while preserving natural fur detail
- Models tested: Real-Photo v3, More-Detail GAN v2/v3, and Smooth models
- Bill's preference: Real-Photo v3
Bill tested the same challenging wildlife image across different Aiarty AI models. For this particular shot, he preferred Real-Photo v3. He described the More-Detail GAN results as "a little too crispy", while the Smooth models "removed just a little too much fur detail." His testing suggests model choice depends on the image and the photographer's preferred look.
Tips for Large Image Files, Such as Wildlife Photographs
"RECOMMENDED SETTING CHANGE: Given wildlife photographers are dealing with large image file sizes there is one setting that I recommend you change. Go to the settings menu found in the top left hand corner, click on Aiarty Image Enhancer and scroll down until you see Max tile size. By setting this to Auto you’ll get the very best results for large image file sizes."
About This Story
This story is based on Bill Maynard's original review published on Cool Wildlife Photography. We've condensed his testing and workflow for readability while preserving the context of his findings. Quoted statements are Bill's own words.
Shared with Bill Maynard's permission. All wildlife photographs featured on this page remain the property of Cool Wildlife Photography.