Cormorant

[Sanjeev Aurangabadkar]

Zoo0028 by docsanjeev, on Flickr

Camera	Canon EOS 7D
Exposure	0.002 sec (1/640)
Aperture	f/6.3
Focal Length	500 mm
ISO Speed	320
Exposure Bias	0 EV

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sanjeev, I would add some info about the shot as it really helps in feedback. I would also ask if those in Avian could add some helpful tips when using the 500 with Avian, as this is a new acquisition for you and there is a wealth of knowledge on here that will help you I am sure.

Great to see you are now a Member.

[PhilCook]

Looks like the light was a little harsh, and a couple of bright spots evident on the upper chest and top of perch. Excellent posture in this one, very nice detail showing as well as some nice color on the wings showing under the light

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Sanjeev, I like the alert pose, and how the cormorant pops from the BG. Great view of the bill too. The light does look a touch harsh, and I would definately create a vertical, as there is a lot of wasted space to the right in the frame.

[Kaustubh Deshpande]

Sanjeev, the pose is nice and the details on cormorant also look okay. Main issues are the high contrast and the distracting BG...especially the bright spots just behind the head. I'd have taken a step to my left the get the cormorant's head in front of the even green patch...and then waited for a good head turn.

[Steve Kaluski]

Hi Sanjeev, you have some good advice above, but you can also do some simple changes that will also help the image.

1. Firstly, naughty step for you, you keep posting images that have Untagged profiles, I thought we had address these? Let me know if you need help, as it ensures your images are shown at their best.
2. When you open the image in ACR look at the histogram, you ideally want the two triangles to be dark grey/black. The blacks looked clip to me, so you have no detail in the plumage, so pull back the Black slider and or the Contrast. As soon as the triangle goes black you are there. Avoid where possible adding too much black as it chokes the shadow areas.
3. Sometimes clicking in the triangle that is coloured say Blue or Red will highlight where you need to adjust the sliders
4. You may have the chest highlights blown, so I think you may not be able to recovery them

Moving to the left and options on crop are good calls.

cheers
Steve

[Steve Kaluski]

Sanjeev have sent you some screen grabs and info on how to ensure your images have the correct profile embedded, hope this helps, let me know how you get on and if you need more help.

Steve