Taken in Leskovac, Serbia.
These birds blend incredibly into their
habitat.
I sharpened and enhanced the dark tones.
Nikon D80
2008/12/29 10:12:31.2
Compressed RAW (12-bit)
Image Size: Large (3872 x 2592)
Color
Lens: 175-500mm F/4.5-6.3 D
Focal Length: 380mm
Exposure Mode: Programmed Auto
Metering Mode: Spot
1/320 sec - F/6.3
Exposure Comp.: -0.3 EV
Sensitivity: ISO 400
Optimize Image: Normal
White Balance: Color Temp. (5600 K)
Hi - Intresting looking bird - I noticed you were using spot metering and Programmed Auto - IMHO you are going to get better results using Matrix Metering and Aperture Priority Mode, here's a link to exposure info by Artie- http://www.birdphotographers.net/ezine/mar08_01.aspx
I uses spot metering when I first started out and soon found that matrix metering and AV mode was much better - took some time to learn what my camera was doing.
Do have a look at the educational resources forum - lots of great info in there.
Looking forward to seeing more.:)
Hi Dukovski,
Very good advise given by Mr. Peters...I like the composition...your subject is placed just right in the frame...a few things to consider...the capture is a little steep, the head angle needs about one degree of clock wise rotation, the image per say is a little under exposed...my recommendations are to open up the mid tones; take off about 1/4 from both the top and bottom of the frame to eliminate the negative space. run some noise reduction in the background and selective sharpen the bird; it's a bit on the soft side...I would also clone out the diagonal twig sticking into the frame from the right hand side...looking forward to your next one...:cool:
Hi Mr. Dukovski, Yes a very interesting looking bird, looks like one you would nearly step on before you saw it. Good comments by Lance and Gus. Would also be a good bird to see from the side so crest and bill are both nice and clear. Hope to see more of your posts. Dave
Thanks for your comments. I fully understand the comment on matrix metering.
Unfortunately I'm shooting with a Sigma lens that in the past never failed to
give me inconsistent results when I used matrix metering. I'm not sure
what is going on. In matrix metering mode very often I get overexposed
photos. Anyhow, lots to learn ;)
Crested Lark
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