Shel, You most likely do this already - but just in case: for the correct metering you either meter off something else rather than black fur or make a correction appropriately, - so that the black stays black. Otherwise the camera's automatic exponometry will try to make it gray.
Igor Shel Belinkoff wrote: > There are two black cats at Casa Belinkoff, Tyler and Buddy, whom I enjoy > photographing every now and then. For the most part the pics are OK, > certainly fine for web and email. However, they can probably stand some > improvement. So, does anyone have any tips for photographing black cats > (and other critters, too), so that detail in the shadows is maintained, > highlights aren't fried and lok natural (especially in bright or contrasty > light). Suggestions for working on the pics in Photoshop would be welcome > as well. > > Regardless of film or digital, I've never gotten a really great photo ...
