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Hi Alex,
Looks like the DOF may have been too shallow at f/5.6 and 500mm to bring everything into focus on this close subject - the near parts of the bird are more in focus than the head. Otherwise a striking image. As you wrote you can get caught out with BIF settings on the camera when this happens. If your camera has custom settings on the mode dial or elsewhere, try setting optimum BIF on one of the custom positions, and optimum settings for closer static subjects on another. Then you can switch very quickly.
Cheers, David
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Macro and Flora Moderator
Nice shot, I would be inclined to lift the darker plumage, more detail is apparent.
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Wildlife Moderator
I would be inclined to lift the darker plumage
You then introduce/highlight any noise then Jon. I would have exposed for the subject and let the BKG do whatever, but not to the point of blowing. You could then bring it back in PP.
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BPN Member
Lovely pose and look back HA. I like the details on the bark, I would like to see more detail on the blacks of the bird. I remember some time ago, Steve advised me to expose for the blacks, and take care of the whites, in PP. and it works well So good advice from Steve.
Will
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Macro and Flora Moderator
I agree entirely with Steve's comments but having said that I still think the repost looks better than the original.
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