Dan McKenna
November 2024 - Merritt Island Black Skimmer
About the Image(s)
Sony A1, Sony 200-600 at 600, 1/2000 sec., f/8, ISO 1250. Side lighting was the issue this early morning at Merritt Is. I tried to lighten the shadow side and this is all I could do without losing contrast. I used a luminosity mask in PS with a selection of the subject only and then a brightness adjustment. As always comments and suggestions are more than welcome.
3 comments posted
Merritt is one of my favorite places to bird! You got this guy at the right time, earlier or later would not have worked as well! Posted: 11/03/2024 15:36:43
Dan, this is wonderful. Wow! If you didn't tell us that you needed to correct for the dark shadow I wouldn't have know. I like the side lighting and you controlled the shadow well.I wish I had more for you but... the only thing I have to say is. I wish I had a shot like this. Posted: 11/04/2024 14:42:51
Hi Dan. It's a perfect shot with a perfect symmetry. You are lucky! I think you have done a great post to balance the highlight and shadow of the subject. I would normally add a bit of 'drama' by applying a bit of vignette around the bright area. Posted: 11/05/2024 01:08:12