As black as black can be.
Jul 2, 2021 17:54:00 #
taken with a D 7000 a few years ago and I have never been able to better it, no matter what camera I use. REJ
Jul 2, 2021 18:02:55 #
It's a fine image. Totally black birds are as thought as totally white birds to expose correctly.
Jul 2, 2021 18:05:11 #
kpmac wrote:
It's a fine image. Totally black birds are as thought as totally white birds to expose correctly.
I don't understand your reply. REJ.
Jul 2, 2021 18:12:10 #
REJ wrote:
I don't understand your reply. REJ.
Suspect "thought" = "tough". I agree. Haven't got many good shots of Black birds. One pair of flying Ravens in the NM mountains came out Silver.
Jul 2, 2021 18:38:39 #
REJ wrote:
taken with a D 7000 a few years ago and I have never been able to better it, no matter what camera I use. REJ
Jul 2, 2021 19:42:54 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
REJ wrote:
taken with a D 7000 a few years ago and I have never been able to better it, no matter what camera I use. REJ
PS: They are actually mostly grey. I was surprised when a ranger in Yellowstone passed around a wing.
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Jul 3, 2021 10:46:46 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
REJ wrote:
taken with a D 7000 a few years ago and I have never been able to better it, no matter what camera I use. REJ
Might be settings vs. camera. Have you tried spot metering on the bird with EV about -1.5?
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Jul 3, 2021 12:26:24 #
Stan Wieg wrote:
Soft light of an overcast day or shade helps too.
Nice focus but to my old eyes there is more blue then blaqck. REJ.
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