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[carole wiley]

Not the best shot of the day but it appeals to me. I always lack confidence with the exposure of black/white birds. This is with the 40D, 500 f4 + 1.4 tc, AV 5.6 iso 200. Taken at Nickerson Beach. Again, I would like to thank Axel and Roman for all of their help in answering my questions. It is an amazing place! Looks a bit brighter in the post than on my computer.

[Axel Hildebrandt]

I like the intimate mood and angle and would tone down the whites some more. I would also selectively sharpen the chick. I'm glad you had a good time there.

[Harold Davis]

agree with axel. love the intimate moment. the connection with the parent is really nice. now i need to take a trip up there!!!!

[Alfred Forns]

Hi Carole No real secrets to exposing b&w birds ... just need soft light !!! Love the pose !!!

[Cheryl Flory]

wow! terrific pose! exposure and sharpening (especially the chick's eye) already mentioned. I like the space in the frame that you gave the pair.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Carole,
Glad to see you found it! Tough place to isolate and deal with the environs......excellent advice given above and would just add....as I love the crop tool.....taking some of the darker area off the top will help focus attention more on the pair. Just an FYI.....most have moved back a bit today with fewer within easy reach.

[denise ippolito]

Carole, Great advice already given. I know the lighting there is tough and the vegetation seems to be in the way of every shot. You did well to get the interaction-agree w/ a slice off the top. Very sweet image!!

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Carole,
This is one sweet image and capture...agree with the techs. and sound advise given...looking forward to your next one...:cool:

[Lance Peters]

Hi Carol - love the moment - AL has nailed the black and white bird question - these days I don't even bother if the light is not soft.
Sharpen the chick a little - looking forward to seeing more :)