Woodpecker is to Dark to Identify
Nov 3, 2013 11:54:59 #
Please advice on how to lighten the woodpecker so I can identify him. Shot was handheld using Canon SX50. Trying to identify the heron also. I think it's a Louisiana Heron but not sure. I use Elements 11 or Light room 4 for PP.
zuzanne
zuzanne
Nov 3, 2013 12:02:51 #
zuzanne wrote:
Please advice on how to lighten the woodpecker so I can identify him. Shot was handheld using Canon SX50. Trying to identify the heron also. I think it's a Louisiana Heron but not sure. I use Elements 11 or Light room 4 for PP.
zuzanne
zuzanne
Regarding the woodpecker... If you shot this in raw, you can reclaim some of the highlights in post by increasing the midtone brightness, but at the expense of noise. Unfortunately, to keep the background at the current exposure level, you'll need another light source for the woodpecker. I suspect you are too far away for this with a flash or a reflector? Next time try spot metering on the woodpecker and deal with the background in post.
Nov 3, 2013 14:43:28 #
zuzanne wrote:
Please advice on how to lighten the woodpecker so I can identify him. Shot was handheld using Canon SX50. Trying to identify the heron also. I think it's a Louisiana Heron but not sure. I use Elements 11 or Light room 4 for PP.
zuzanne
zuzanne
In PSE11, if you go to Lighten and Darken and lighten the shadows all the way, you might be able to see the markings on the woodpecker well enough to identify it.
Nov 3, 2013 14:54:30 #
Hi Zuzanne.
I believe your woodpecker is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and the heron is a Tricolored Heron.
I believe your woodpecker is a Yellow-bellied Sapsucker and the heron is a Tricolored Heron.
Nov 3, 2013 17:19:13 #
Thanks for your help. I will try your tips.
Sorry for putting both photos in same post. I didn't realize it was limited to one.
zuzanne
Sorry for putting both photos in same post. I didn't realize it was limited to one.
zuzanne
Nov 4, 2013 13:44:09 #
Zuzanne, I have a rework of your woodpecker (sapsucker?). Would you like me to post it? It's not ever gonna be great. There is a lot of fringing, but the colors and patterns are visible.
Nov 4, 2013 15:37:43 #
zuzanne wrote:
Please advice on how to lighten the woodpecker so I can identify him. Shot was handheld using Canon SX50. Trying to identify the heron also. I think it's a Louisiana Heron but not sure. I use Elements 11 or Light room 4 for PP.
zuzanne
zuzanne
Can't help on the programs you use but from what I see I would venture to say it's a downy woodpecker.
Nov 4, 2013 15:46:46 #
That would be great. I appreciate your help.
zuzanne
zuzanne
Chuck_893 wrote:
Zuzanne, I have a rework of your woodpecker (sapsucker?). Would you like me to post it? It's not ever gonna be great. There is a lot of fringing, but the colors and patterns are visible.
Nov 4, 2013 15:52:30 #
zuzanne wrote:
That would be great. I appreciate your help. zuzanne
Okay! Here you go. At least I think s/he's identifiable (I hope). Rework is really pretty embarrassing but it's the best I can do. I'm currently working on my skills. :oops:
Nov 4, 2013 16:59:26 #
Chuck_893 wrote:
Okay! Here you go. At least I think s/he's identifiable (I hope). Rework is really pretty embarrassing but it's the best I can do. I'm currently working on my skills. :oops:
You gooderest for what you had, wasn't to much there to play with.
Nov 4, 2013 17:18:20 #
I tried to brighten it for you, hope this helps in identification.
Woodpecker
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