Great Tit

[BillN_33]

how does this look processing-wise, I had to sort the background out?

I always seem to blow the whites - but todays light was dull and flat - so at least some detail has been retained

600mm Nikon @ f5.6 and ISO400

 

[gramps]

Not a bad image Bill, maybe needs a little tweak in levels (histogram shows it could use it) or could be just the light.

 

[BillN_33]

Not a bad image Bill, maybe needs a little tweak in levels (histogram shows it could use it) or could be just the light.

Thanks gramps - I think that I tend to "under expose" in processing - which could be due to my Mac or just the way I see them
the light was flat and dull, but if anything that should help the consistency of the image, (if you see what I mean)

 

[gramps]

Quick edit on the low-res file to brighten it a bit?


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[BillN_33]

Thanks - just done the same - looks better

(I do tend to expose/process towards the "dark" side!!!)

 

[Rustydon]

Hi Bill
The two edits do look better, with Gramps' having the slight edge in terms of colour saturation/contrast - but on my monitor, and to my ageing eyes, all three images display a slight blue cast

Russ

 

[BillN_33]

Hi Bill
The two edits do look better, with Gramps' having the slight edge in terms of colour saturation/contrast - but on my monitor, and to my ageing eyes, all three images display a slight blue cast

Russ

Thanks Russ - really useful comments - I'll have a look at the WB etc.,

 

[cruso]

Nice one bill .As said a slight edge with gramps edit

 

[u8myufo]

You need to be getting the WB right in camera Bill not farting about with it in PP

 

[BillN_33]

You need to be getting the WB right in camera Bill not farting about with it in PP

Thanks

I always use "Auto" Rich …….. so I should set it in camera whilst shooting should I

Does it matter if you shoot RAW?

 

[u8myufo]

Thanks

I always use "Auto" Rich …….. so I should set it in camera whilst shooting should I

Does it matter if you shoot RAW?

Well Bill,some may say it makes no odds if you are shooting RAW but I have always used a custom WB when I can.Cloudy days are the best for it as well.I would point the lens to a piece of cloud that was the brightest, overexpose by a stop or two if need be and then use that as a custome WB.

 

[mark richards]

I prefer the first shot...seems better flatter, if you know what i mean

 

[BillN_33]

Thanks Mark - cold grey day when I usually shoot through the window into the garden