I made a mistake. Out of laziness, I did not carry the flash.
I carry it almost always when I shoot from tripod but not this time.
As the light direction was terrible at that spot I really missed the fill flash and I was angry at myself.
I tried to correct this mistake in photoshop but it is just not the same.
Thanks for looking.
Canon 1D MIV
Canon 500 f4.0 L IS
Manual Setting
f7.1
1/1000 s
ISO 800
Sharp, well exposed, great detail in foot. The catchlight is quite interesting. I think the lightening under the chin is a bit overdone, doesn't look entirely natural.
It is tempting to go light sometimes, leave some bits home, but it seems like nature has a way of pointing out our errors in judgement from time to time!
A lovely little bird Karl - very sharp and the angled lighting has given some nice modelling to the wren. I can relate to forgetting a piece of necessary equipment Karl, and yes a bit of fill would have been handy here.
Hi Karl. First, I think it's a great shot of the species - nice side profile, tail pumped, and a typical woodland perch with opening behind. I am not sure a flash would have helped much. It may have thrown a bit of light on the breast but from my pov it's the harsh light that has taken this one down a notch. Some of the feathers look a bit crunchy, presumably from sun angle, especially on the back of the bird. Perhaps the sharpening process has also contributed. But not to take away from an otherwise great shot. I have chased these guys many times and have not come up with anything as good.
Winter Wren
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
