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Post by allylaurente on Oct 14, 2008 13:18:44 GMT
Sharing this White-Throated Kingfisher took sometime back. This is my first Kingfisher shot. Got only few shots then flew away. Took this at Pasir Ris Park here in Singapore. Comments and critiques are very welcome. #1  Canon 40D, 1/60, f/5.6, ISO 400, 400 mm + 1.5x extender, Flash FEC -2 2/3 on flash extender, Tripod #2  Canon 40D, 1/60, f/5.6, ISO 400, 400 mm + 1.5x extender, Flash FEC -2 2/3 on flash extender, Tripod Ally |
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Post by Bob Kaufman on Oct 14, 2008 16:00:36 GMT
Both excellent shots, Ally!
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Post by Ding Carpio on Oct 14, 2008 22:31:04 GMT
You continue to amaze us with your (alleged) newbie shots! For a few hurried shots, these are great.
Exposure is spot on, though the white throat on the 2nd one seems on the bright side. Try playing around without flash, too; or master the use of very subtle fill-in so you put more depth on the bird.
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Post by tina mallari on Oct 14, 2008 23:24:01 GMT
I 101% agree, these are both excellent shots  Although it would have been superrrr excellent shots IF the eyes did not show the silver thing from the flash  |
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Post by allylaurente on Oct 15, 2008 13:32:59 GMT
Thanks for viewing guys and comment.
Agree with the blown white throat and the silver eye. Noted.
Ally
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Post by Teddy Regpala on Oct 15, 2008 17:56:19 GMT
Nice capture Ally, great composition.
A bit over-exposed as the highlights were blown.
The aperture priority mode with the flash selected 1/60" automatically. Not sure how the metering goes on this one, but it's to much for the white part.
From what I learned (and I maybe wrong), when shooting birds with white feathers, spot meter on that. But of course, it's not always possible if it's too small or if you don't have the luxury of time.
But if you have the time, then you can always check the histogram and adjust exposure accordingly.
You can stop down at least 2/3 to 1 stop, to preserve the details. Then just adjust the levels in post.
*edit*
Looking at the bird and the lighting again, noticed it's tough to balance the highlight and shadow on that one.
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Post by allylaurente on Oct 16, 2008 0:58:38 GMT
Hi Ted, appreciate the comments. I really need this tips. Thanks
Ally
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Post by Romy Ocon on Oct 16, 2008 1:03:36 GMT
Nice shots, Ally..... interesting to note that the white throat of the WTKF in our islands is much smaller.
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