Got It Right, For Once!
Jul 8, 2016 06:38:21 #
For some reason, I have trouble getting good detail when shooting anything black (like a blackbird), or red (like a cardinal). So, I was really elated when I got this shot...perhaps it is my new D750 that made the difference.
Jul 8, 2016 06:54:57 #
Old Timer
Loc: Greenfield, In.
Your back ground was right for good contrast and composition is excellent. Black and white both can be shade that hard to get right.
Good detail and every thing else works for this one.
Good detail and every thing else works for this one.
Jul 8, 2016 07:12:00 #
jradose wrote:
For some reason, I have trouble getting good detail when shooting anything black (like a blackbird), or red (like a cardinal). So, I was really elated when I got this shot...perhaps it is my new D750 that made the difference.
Good shot. Sure the camera gets part of the credit, but you're the one who set it up.
Jul 8, 2016 07:37:47 #
You certainly did get it.....focus, lighting and color!! Can' beat that!! I wish you many more.
Jul 8, 2016 07:57:42 #
Old Timer wrote:
Your back ground was right for good contrast and composition is excellent. Black and white both can be shade that hard to get right.
Good detail and every thing else works for this one.
Good detail and every thing else works for this one.
Good Job. I'm a firm believer in good equipment does matter.
Jul 8, 2016 08:20:45 #
Jul 8, 2016 08:21:47 #
Jul 8, 2016 08:26:09 #
jradose, I think you are blaming yourself for something that is beyond your control. Totally black subjects are very difficult to photograph, because, unless the light is 'just right', there is very little contrast within the subject. Think of the relatively few Black Lab pictures posted here; the rest were not worth posting. We had a Black Lab for 14 years and have very few good pictures of her, not from lack of trying, but little detail shows up--the fur is smooth and all black. Not your fault, "it's the nature of the beast"! 
A young pup on the other hand is all wrinkles and fluff so there are more details.
A young pup on the other hand is all wrinkles and fluff so there are more details.Jul 9, 2016 10:39:12 #
jradose wrote:
For some reason, I have trouble getting good detail when shooting anything black (like a blackbird), or red (like a cardinal). So, I was really elated when I got this shot...perhaps it is my new D750 that made the difference.
You nailed this one for sure. You even managed to not blow out the highlights in the background.
Jul 9, 2016 22:38:11 #
Jul 16, 2016 17:01:22 #
Jul 16, 2016 18:27:37 #
jradose wrote:
For some reason, I have trouble getting good detail when shooting anything black (like a blackbird), or red (like a cardinal). So, I was really elated when I got this shot...perhaps it is my new D750 that made the difference.
You did get it right, nice shot. REJ.
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