Comments on: When photographing wildlife, always keep an eye on the Sun

By: jeevi

jeevi — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:45:27 +0000

The sun is coming from the right,and got this dark patch at the bird front.There seem to me to get a decent shot of this is to wait till the bird turns to face me whereby the sun will light it up naturally.This is what I think .

By: ratkellar

ratkellar — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 16:29:29 +0000

It might be nice to have both versions, since wings can be so iridescent. I am always tornn between a “studio” shot and the natural shot (since I am an amateur). Now know why I walked an entire circle around a herd of male big horn sheep — I was subconsciously worrying about lighting! (The underside of the tail would have been dark regardless of sun position.)

By: Chris Wight

Chris Wight — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:57:24 +0000

I totally get what you’re saying. A sigh for you. Likewise, I enjoy seeing the shape of the breast. Would it be as distinct w/ more lighting?

By: The donster

The donster — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 17:41:07 +0000

This is a very nice photo. I don’t see any lighting problems.

By: Steve Berardi

Steve Berardi — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:46:45 +0000

Thanks, Jane! I am starting to like the photo a little more, after looking at it so much, haha..

By: Jane Smith

Jane Smith — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:12:10 +0000

I think it’s a great shot. If the light had been “perfect”, it would look more like a studio shot. This maintains a natural look.

By: Steve Berardi

Steve Berardi — Wed, 06 May 2009 03:44:16 +0000

Thanks, John! Maybe I’m too critical of my own photos sometimes.. I don’t really like the shadow because it prevents the viewer from seeing all the bird’s color.

By: John

John — Wed, 06 May 2009 02:58:41 +0000

I’m not sure the shadow is really a problem in that photo because it adds a bit of visual interest and makes the bird pop out a bit more.