Two Heads Are Better Than One

[Norm Dulak]

D7000 w/Nikkor 28-300mm @ 160mm, hand held
ISO equivalent 640; f/8, 1/2000 sec; MM -0.33
Standard CS6 adjustments, crop

OK, so this really isn't a two-headed bird. But I thought that the alignment of the Adelie penguins for this shot on Porqouis Pas Island, Antarctica, was interesting.

All C&C are welcome.

[Randy Stout]

Norm:

It is a cute pose, and the light eye rings help despite the light angle being well to the left.

The whites are overexposed in the sunward areas.

Wonderful opportunity to see these guys!

Cheers

Randy

[Norm Dulak]

Thanks, Randy!

Of course you are right that some of the whites are overexposed. That happens when your landing boat puts you ashore when the sun is really tough to handle. But you are also right that it was great to see those little Adelie penguins. They made my day, and they made our second trip to Antarctica one that Linda and I will never forget.

You must go there some time.

Norm

[Randy Stout]

Norm:

Appreciate the landing situation, and not having control of when you shoot, and hence best light.
An option to consider in those circumstances is to use the lowest ISO that provides you with adequate shutter speed. This will give you the maximum dynamic range that your camera can capture.

An of course, have your blinkies enabled so you know when the whites go too hot.

Cheers

Randy

[Norm Dulak]

Norm:

Appreciate the landing situation, and not having control of when you shoot, and hence best light.
An option to consider in those circumstances is to use the lowest ISO that provides you with adequate shutter speed. This will give you the maximum dynamic range that your camera can capture.

An of course, have your blinkies enabled so you know when the whites go too hot.

Cheers

Randy

All good tips, Randy. I'll keep them in mind when Linda and I return to Antarctica for the third time, to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary!