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I just thought this was a great op for a high contrast B/W pic.
http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...8&d=1300636618
Camera Nikon D3
Exposure 0.001 sec (1/2000)
Aperture f/11.0
Focal Length 1600 mm
ISO Speed 1000
Exposure Bias +2/3 EV
Subject Distance 90m
Seeing as the bird was so still I probably could have dropped the SS and ISO If I was using a tripod..I can't recall and I often use a shoulder mount and monopod.
All input appreciated.
Steve
Hi Steve, you found us! Welcome to OOTB.
You made a nice chiaroscuro (light/dark) style with this image. Composition is good except for the bird looking away. We are interested in how images are processed, so could you tell us how you did the B&W conversion? For my eye I would probably darken the foliage even more and boost the tail area of the bird. Thanks for posting here, I hope you look around and get some ideas for more posts. Check out our weekly themes and workflow tips at the top of the page! :c3:
Hi Steve and welcome...really helpful comments from Kerry...keep them coming, this is a great place to learn....
Steve, Since Kerry is our chiaroscuro expert I think I will agree with him regarding the foliage.:t3 I like the pose and don't mind the bird looking out of the frame-it makes it more of an OOTB image. I do wish that the bill and eye were lightened a little.:S3:
Really like how the light & B&W bring out all the contours of the egret. Nice composition!
Thanks all....Quote:
Originally Posted by Brendan Dozier
It was just a standard PS B/W conversion, increased contrast and then levels adjustments to set black point/output to kill the background further and reduce the white output to around 245.
Thanks for the info Steve, looking forward to more.
