Least Terns
We have a nice colony of Least Terns near our house in Maine. This was taken in harsh noon time sun. I was trying to avoid blowing the whites. Canon 7D EF 400mm f/5.6
1/2000 sec at f/6.3 ISO 400, tripod. PP in LR3 Highlights removed from wet rocks. Comments appreciated.
Thanks, Ken
Hello Ken, you didn't blow the whites but in this situation you couldn't get any detail in the blacks so that is what's blown. There really isn't any good scenario for shooting in this lighting. You have captured a nice moment and behavior but the harsh lighting has made the image contrasty and lacking in detail. I use this same kit and I would be at f/7.1@1/3200 and even at that I would not expect detail in the blacks.
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This is a classical example of the photographer shooting in strong light and having to make a decision. As you might know you shoot the light that falls on the subject and in this case you made the right call to save the whites and block the blacks. I would invoke the rule of thirds here and crop from the right side. On balance very nice picture, love the moment and remember to balance the frame; all the action is in the middle that might be alright in some situations but did you platy with different looks. Remember subject placement is critical to pleasing the eye - keep em coming,
Last edited by Jeff Cashdollar; 06-15-2012 at 05:10 PM.
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