The fall color has faded now in Michigan, only a the oaks hanging onto their dull leaves. Two weeks ago the yellow maples were still great at the local bird sanctuary. This shot was taken just as the rising sun hit the far shoreline, and the brilliant yellow reflections made the water glow. The birds were not directly lit by the sun yet, making for an interesting exposure challenge.
D4 600VR f/6.3 1/640s ISO 1250 Gitzo/Wimberley. As low as I could go there.
Post: Shot as vertical, very slight crop for comp. The yellows were so incredibly vivid because of the lighting, that I had to lower the luminosity of the yellows in post a bit to balance against the birds. Selective sharpening.
Advice and comments always appreciated.
Cheers
Randy