Re: Flash For Trains (test photos)

choochoodennis Wrote:
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> Roger
> Excellent test. The validity of additional
> lighting outdoors for augmenting the limited
> dynamic range of the camera is well demonstrated
> by your shot of the black bird with the really
> ugly head. (A condor? Sorry, I have no idea, city
> boy that I am!) The definition of the feathers
> make the shot.
> On the locomotives, I suggest a 1:2 or 1:4 ratio
> in stead of a 1:1. I think it will look more
> natural. It would open up the shadows enough so
> you can see more details but avoid flattening the
> image contrast. Without the contrast, all those
> pipes become confusing. Also you need to avoid
> creating an additional, distracting shadow.
> Thanks for posting!




Thanks Dennis for the suggestions that is what I am looking for so I at least have a idea of what to try next time.

That beautiful bird is a Turkey Vulture.