Posted by Philip Kirkham on October 14, 2006 at 10:16 AM
Hello Steve
The lighting here seems very harsh, and I feel the brighteness could be lessened somewhat (on my monitor). If you could combine the head turn of this shot with the lighting of your first it would be a winner, but hey, that's wildlife photography
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by David Kjaer on October 14, 2006 at 11:34 AM
Hi Steve
Yes the lighting is a little harsh and a lower angle would have improved the shot, but still very nice with a great alert pose!
David
Posted by Major Gilbert on October 15, 2006 at 3:28 PM
Hello Steve
Had one of these all to myself last weekend. When lighting is harsh they can be difficult not to burn out highlights on these birds. You havn't said if this was taken on a tripod or from a vehicle, but if possible getting as low as possible doesn't half help. They can be surprisingly confiding at times.
Major
Discussion
3 repliesF7.1, 1/1000s,ISO400.
CS2 levels, Focal Blade sharpen.
Comments welcome.
Regards
SteveHL
The lighting here seems very harsh, and I feel the brighteness could be lessened somewhat (on my monitor). If you could combine the head turn of this shot with the lighting of your first it would be a winner, but hey, that's wildlife photography
Best wishes
Phil
Yes the lighting is a little harsh and a lower angle would have improved the shot, but still very nice with a great alert pose!
David
Had one of these all to myself last weekend. When lighting is harsh they can be difficult not to burn out highlights on these birds. You havn't said if this was taken on a tripod or from a vehicle, but if possible getting as low as possible doesn't half help. They can be surprisingly confiding at times.
Major