Ian,
Is this the original crop? If not was the Vulture in the center of the frame?
What metering method did you use?
I ask because the image looks over-exposed.
Modern meters are biased towards the center of the frame. In this case the black of the bird would dominate the metering and result in an over-exposure.
My poem - If it's black take it back (dial in negative exposure compensation), if it's white add some light (dial in positive exposure compensation), if it's a middle no need to fiddle.
I'm talking about scene or metered tonality - not necessarily the subjects tonality like it is here.
Good advice above the image seems over exposed what was the time of day, light looks harsh. Moving the subject from the center would help the composition. The rule of thirds is a composition concept that helps balance the frame and is pleasing to the eye. There is a thread in the Education and Tutorial Forum that details this practice.
The picture could be sharper as well a faster shutter would help, but I like the field technique using the fence as a brace. Notice the large catch light that is a sign of motion blur. Keep em coming and this is an interesting subject. Nice capture and as Capt James noted,..what was the metering method.
Last edited by Jeff Cashdollar; 09-25-2012 at 04:46 PM.
Thanks, folks. Image taken immediately at sunrise which turned the black vulture into a golden color (although I see that it was a bit overexposed). Essentially full-frame.
Another Turkey Vulture
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