Sorry to keep posting my hummingbird shots, but these guys can become additive. I have a lot to learn, so please don't hesitate to comment, all comments will be taken in and absorbed. I sort of like this one
Canon EOS R5m2EF300mm f/2.8L IS II USM +1.4x III lens420mmf/5.01/2500s1000 ISO0.0 EV
The hummingbird has a great pose and it's sharp. Try exposing for the whites and then bring up the darker areas of the bird in post. You have a nice natural environment for the bird.
Very nice shot !! They are very addictive , but so much fun.
Agree with Morris about exposing for the whites or use a - Exposure Valuation and bring the darks up in post.
You will find your style and post processing steps . Everyone is a bit different and that's okay. I took yours and changed it to a darker , blurred background and highlighting the subject. I selected the subject , reversed the selection, blurred the background and reduced the exposure. I added a little radial gradient to highlight the subject.
BobnJake wrote:
Sorry to keep posting my hummingbird shots, but these guys can become additive. I have a lot to learn, so please don't hesitate to comment, all comments will be taken in and absorbed. I sort of like this one
Nothing to be sorry about. They are beautiful and addictive.
Thanks everyone for offering help and different options. When you help one you help us all. Thank you.
Ted ellis wrote:
The dark background did not cause the overexposed whites. With the proper exposure of the whites, the BG would be even darker.
The dark background can cause the meter to overexpose the image, so yes you need to watch for this and do something like use exposure compensation, manual exposure, spot meter the whites or something else in the same light, etc. if you want to preserve the whites.
