Rimlit Greater black backed Gull chicks REPOST!!!!!!!
Another from Ireland hope you're not getting sick of it. I dialed in ISO 640 for something else right before these chicks posed for me like this and I had no time to dial in the ideal settings before the moment was over.
C&C are welcome,
Canon EOS 50D 1/1250 f9 Manual
ISO 640
Canon 100-400mm F3.5-4.5 L IS USM
Focal Length 400mm
Last edited by Krijn Trimbos; 07-31-2009 at 12:39 PM.
Hi David,
Thanks for the comments. I have actually tried to bring out the shadows a bit more and to my eye it messed up the contrast between the rimlight and darker parts of the chicks, which to me is the whole point of this shot. I'll repost a version like that a little later so you can check it out.
I like the effect, and the soft clouds repeat the soft shapes of the chicks. I agree with David, my first thought was perhaps lighten the shadows, but I certainly can see how that would effect the mood/look you were after.
While I love the rim light and the sky, I am really wanting to see either the detail on the shaded side or a complete silhouette. For me, this one is neither here nor there.
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I like the backlight in this, and on my monitor, I see enough detail. Cool poses from the two chicks, and I like the softer light and colours in the BG.
Rimlit Greater black backed Gull chicks REPOST!!!!!!!
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