This is my first tern image. The Whites, and black are a challenge for sure. I welcome your suggestions, and corrections.
File Name _MG_7013.CR2
Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Firmware Firmware Version 1.1.0
Shooting Date/Time 6/26/2010 6:14:47 PM
Author DON_HAMILTON_JR.flyinghamiltons@comcast.net
Copyright Notice 2010
Owner's Name
Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/60
Av( Aperture Value ) 6.3
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation +1/3
ISO Speed 800
Auto ISO Speed OFF
Lens EF500mm f/4L IS USM +1.4x
Focal Length 700.0mm
Image Size 5184x3456
Image Quality RAW
The exposure looks good to me. On this type of bird, def. expose for the whites and deal with the blacks in post. I find that blown whites always jump out more at me than blocked blacks.
The softer the light, the better the chance to capture the entire dynamic range of the image.
Nice shooting angle here. Wish there was a bit of a catchlight. Might also consider a small crop down from the top.
Don
I think it looks good. One thing about those dark eyes......hard to get detail and/or catchlight if the light isn't just right. I've learned to move or wait for the right turn to get one. Well done.
Nice clean capture Don. I agree with the eye comments. It's a great profile of a very nice bird but a bit "static" IMO. A more dynamic head angle or action would create interest.
Indian Shores Tern
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