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    Thomas Finnie
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    A wet-headed Ring-Necked coming up from a dive with the water running off his back.

    Any suggestions as how to accomodate the whiles would be much appreciated.

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    Tom

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    Hi Tom. Rather than using the insert link command, use the insert image command to get your photo displayed in the thread. It makes it easier for people to view your image. Also, please include your EXIF data along with your image. Thanks!
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    There is some very nice detail here Thomas. The texture of the head and the water on the back are very interesting. The whites on the shoulder and beak do look a bit hot. It would be nice to have a better head angle to create more interest.

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    Thanks Doug and Dan,

    Does anyone have an idea of how to prevent the hot whites on such a dark and white bird?

    Many thanks,
    Tom

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    Quote Originally Posted by Thomas Finnie View Post
    Does anyone have an idea of how to prevent the hot whites on such a dark and white bird?
    You've got to deliberately underexpose, either using negative exposure compensation (for Av and Tv modes) or by dialing down your exposure (for manual mode).
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    For the highlights you've got to expose for the whites (as far right to the histogram, with minimal clipping)...and if you have flash let some fill-flash do some work on the dark feather ridges for some definition on the blacks.

    Good details, but the image needs some CW rotation and some more space in front and above as I feel the subject is tight in the frame.

    P.S. Don't be afraid to crank the ISO higher...the resulting higher SS will yield you a much better keeper rate for moving birds...

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    Doug and Daniel,

    I appreciate your advice.

    I will be photographing a Bald Headed Eagle next week. Your suggestions/recommendations will surely be put to use.

    Best,
    Tom

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