Roseate Spoonbill
Taken at merritt island, fl in January. Water a bit noisy, I think. just realized it now as I am posting it. Any other thoughts?
2008:01:05 10:42:18
500mm
750mm (in 35mm film)
1/2000 sec, f/8
Mode: Av
Metering: Multi-segment
ISO: 800
White balance: Auto
Hi Joan, I would crop some from the top of the picture and there are a few splotches to clone out just above the bird on the right side. Eye could be a little sharper I think. Colours are beautiful if a tad dark and the head angle is great - I think!!!
Regards, Nicki
tried to get rid of the junk on the right side and lighten it a little. don't know how to make eye brighter at this point. Thanks for the suggestions
A well done critique by Niki... Brighter (or flash) would (have) helped.
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Fully agree on the brighter I did not see the base exposure but think that it was a bit under? If you list the compensation would be very useful
Tried using curves to brighten the image, worked on the eye and some of the black spots around the back. One good point to make here is the horizon .... if we have no clear reference you can use the eye with its reflection. Draw a line from one to the other and can use to straighten the image perfectly.
I did not see the base exposure but think that it was a bit under? If you list the compensation would be very useful
Ok. I am a beginner at this. what do you mean? some info is listed under the first image.
Gorgeous bird - everything covered already.
Expsoure compensation = the act of manually adjusting the exposure via the +/- symbol on the camera to get a correct exposure ( then checking the results on your histogram.) and making adjustmenst as required.
I am sure there is a wealth oof info in the educational rescources forum.
:)
Originally Posted by Joan Chasan
Joan, I think Alfred made that remark based on your repost and probably missed your original post with all the technicals included.
right, that is why I didn't understand what he was asking.
thanks
Don't worry Joan - it gets easier - I promise!!
Very nice image Joan. Composition and sharpness are great,
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