It is possible that what you think is being an effect of the harsh
light comes from the fact that I've choosen "strong contrast"
in the "curve" tab in the ACR.
I don't think so.
The fact that the shadow is under the bird tells me all I need to know about
the lighting quality.
The softest or "golden light" occurs around sunrise & sunset and really adds
to an image.
You started out with a "harsh" light.
Kenneth Waller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Igor Roshchin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: PESO - bird through a mosquito net
Kenneth,
All images were taken between 3:14 and 3:15pm local time.
It is possible that what you think is being an effect of the harsh
light comes from the fact that I've choosen "strong contrast"
in the "curve" tab in the ACR.
Here is an example when I choose it to be linear.
http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/bird/IMGP3150-lin.jpg.html
(only the first image).
I am not sure which one is better. I think I like the higher contrast
picture a bit more.
Igor
Thu, 04 May 2006 08:03:43 -0700
Kenneth Waller wrote:
What these images cry out for is a more subtle light. From the looks
of the shadow on the ground it must have been around noon. I know you
have to take what you get but as nice as your captures are the light
needs to be less harsh.
Kenneth Waller
----- Original Message ----- From: "Igor Roshchin"
Subject: PESO - bird through a mosquito net
Hi All!
Being in Boston, MA last weekend, I observed this guest enjoying
a shower under the sprinklers.
I took a few shots through the mosquito net, but when I tried to open
the screen door the visitor rushed away.
Having looked at Mark Cassino's pages, I think this bird is called
"American Robin". My pictures are nowhere close to Mark's,
but I was surprised (even though I know the physical explanation why) -
that I was able to get this quality of images.
(You can even see small water droplets, especially on the first photo.)
For curious about technical details, the images were taken with ISO 800
and
Tamron 75-300 /4-5.6 at 300 mm. The exposure information is posted under
each image.
http://www.komkon.org/~igor/PHOTOS/bird/
Igor
