Posted by David Sewell on January 7, 2013 at 2:07 PM
Image taken on: Thu Jan 3, 2013 13:01
Focal length: 850 mm
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO speed: 800
White-balance: Auto
Flash: No
Camera make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera model: D600
Exposure mode: Aperture priority
Exposure compensation: +5/3 EV
Metering mode: Centre Weighted Average
I guess this is something of a marmite shot - you will either love it or hate it. It is from a session with the local lapwings where the light suddenly changed and I found myself in high key without meaning to do so. Some will dislike the blown area around the throat, but I thought it worth posting because of the overall effect. What do you think?
Hi David, I'm not sure about this one. I don't dislike the blown areas or very light water, but I think I would prefer the shot if the water were a darker colour
Oscar
Posted by Neil Burton on January 8, 2013 at 4:44 AM
Hi David, well I like and it's different, like the thinking. Going more hi key does highlight the subject nicely.
I would just look at the cast in the whites, perhaps opening up the shadow areas a little more on the wing nearest, plus a fraction more USM on the eye. I just wonder if having all the reflection would distract from the actions of the Lapwing?
TFS
Steve
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 8, 2013 at 8:33 AM
Its unusual and i like it because of this
If every pic on here was absolutely perfect we would have nothing to talk about
Bob
Posted by David Taylor on January 8, 2013 at 2:16 PM
Full marks for trying something different, David!! A good sign for the coming year!! I would need a few different interpretations to make a comparison then choose the one I liked best. To me this one is fine as is, apart from the missing D that is.
Hi David.
Spending time down under so not getting on here a lot.I do like to see some shots that are different so good on you for posting this ,agree with Steve maybe could be a bit sharper on the head but I do like the overall image.
All the best to you.
Keith.
Discussion
6 repliesFocal length: 850 mm
Shutter speed: 1/640 sec
Aperture: f/5.6
ISO speed: 800
White-balance: Auto
Flash: No
Camera make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera model: D600
Exposure mode: Aperture priority
Exposure compensation: +5/3 EV
Metering mode: Centre Weighted Average
I guess this is something of a marmite shot - you will either love it or hate it. It is from a session with the local lapwings where the light suddenly changed and I found myself in high key without meaning to do so. Some will dislike the blown area around the throat, but I thought it worth posting because of the overall effect. What do you think?
David
Oscar
I would just look at the cast in the whites, perhaps opening up the shadow areas a little more on the wing nearest, plus a fraction more USM on the eye. I just wonder if having all the reflection would distract from the actions of the Lapwing?
TFS
Steve
If every pic on here was absolutely perfect we would have nothing to talk about
Bob
Spending time down under so not getting on here a lot.I do like to see some shots that are different so good on you for posting this ,agree with Steve maybe could be a bit sharper on the head but I do like the overall image.
All the best to you.
Keith.