Hot Little Hen

[Bonnie Block]

I photographed this little Red-Breasted Merganser yesterday morning. Unfortunately I had just got my camera back from Canon and neglected to check its settings. I usually shoot in RAW and this original image is a jpg. The whites on the breast are too hot--and I cannot get them toned down well in PS. Any suggestions would be helpful. :) I've tried some different layers, but the result is unnatural looking.

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Bonnie they usually send them back on jpeg Not sure why but has happened to me !!!!

Might try cloning into that area I think it will work fine Any other method will look odd !!! Love the head raised feathers and water drop !!!

[Robert O'Toole]

Hope you dont mind me trying to help, this is a 5 minute Quick mask multiplied blending layer job.

Looks better to me, let me know if you would like more details.

Robert

[Robert O'Toole]

Side by Side comparison.

[Bonnie Block]

Thanks, Al and Robert for your suggestions!
Yours looks much better, Robert!
I will get in touch with you, Robert. Thanks

[Robert O'Toole]

You are welcome Bonnie. Feel free to contact me anytime.

Robert

[Nonda Surratt]

Bonnie,

Love the water drop! What a nice image all around, like what Robert did as well.