Shooting for the Clouds

[Dave Leroy]

Perhaps my head is in the clouds. I tried exposing for the high lights one morning waiting for some birds. 50D, 400mm at 1/8000, f/11, ISO800, Manual, 1 shot AF. Not sure if the pano crop is a good idea or not. Sun was ULC so a bit of a hot spot was left.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Dave,
I like the capture...for my taste, I would lighten it a bit, its a wee bit on the dark side...:cool:

[denise ippolito]

Dave, nice composition-agree w/ Gus about a little lighter,but do like it on the darker side!

[Alfred Forns]

Looks good Dave

Would try obtaining more tonal range while keeping the mood !!! On the top side if you include any significant areas like the strong highlight remember to include it entirely !! Love the idea !!

[Harold Davis]

agree with al. you captured a mood, but think more tones would be even better!

[Nonda Surratt]

Heading in the right direction! Nice and moody. agree with more tones

[Dave Leroy]

Thanks folks,
Dave

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Lots of originality in your shot Dave. Agree with Gus, maybe a little lighter.
Regards,

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Dave:

Honest shot in your neighbourhood, after 42 days in a row dumping their load of rain in `60, I high tailed to MB, Calif. But that's why the slogan ~ "Beautiful B. C." because of the rain keeping everything growing big and beautiful.

I like the dramatic.

Thanks for sharing

Uncle Gus