How to control...... or correct white

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Permalink Reply by HeyItsDebV on March 22, 2009 at 8:08pm

I had similar problem on my herons backs...but gray day, brown water, so could not brighten the entire photo as the sun hit the birds back and I was told by PC that it was overexposed... :(
Marie, this is a beautiful bird... amazing to see!
Did you try it in Black and white???? is that a dumb idea? group?

Permalink Reply by Marie on March 22, 2009 at 9:02pm

Hi Debs, No it is surely not a dumb idea. It was the first thing I tried...... it just does not work how I want it to in Black and White. I really hope I can get it corrected somehow, because I can't go back and get the shot again...... so mad with myself about this. Still not to worry I will try every suggestion put here and hope it comes out ok. Thank you again Debs.

Permalink Reply by Anthony Godecki on March 22, 2009 at 8:38pm

Try a polarizing filter it will cut down the white glare without loosing the white as well as the other colours.

Permalink Reply by Marie on March 22, 2009 at 8:59pm

Oh good, I just got one of them for my birthday yesterday......... now I am thrilled with it. Can't wait to try it out. Thank you.

Permalink Reply by HeyItsDebV on March 24, 2009 at 10:38am

Hi Marie, as I was in the yard with the dogs and my camera yesterday, I snapped some pictures and thought of you as I took this:

Permalink Reply by HeyItsDebV on March 24, 2009 at 10:53am

Oh my gosh, I need to learn this site's settings...I am uploading pics the same size as the PC, why are they so big here? GRETA was laying in the sun, but I thought I could control with the BRIGHT/ CONTRAST/ SUN settings in iPHOTO, but this is the best I could do...and I played with many pics. Also, I took pic of my black Shepherds... and that is the opposite problem as I get dogs with no eyes if I get the BRIGHTNESS too dark.... :) Did you play with your New FILTER yet?

Permalink Reply by Marie on March 25, 2009 at 5:32pm

Hi Debs, I have been having problems with my computer and now it has gone for repair..... . Which is a pain, so I have not uploaded any photos lately. I have not had chance to play with my filter yet, busy bee that I am, but hope to get chance on the weekend. I am still playing around with some of the suggestions for the over exposed problem and I must admit it is better, but not quite right yet. Your dog is so cute, I love the capture. very nice. Thank you for your reply.

Permalink Reply by HeyItsDebV on March 26, 2009 at 8:29am

My computer was unhooked all yesterday for a new desk to be moved in...I felt cut off for 24 hours :(
I too am a busy bee and need to put my office back together and 'ground' myself from my camera and group sites... You take care! Deb V.

Permalink Reply by Michael on March 27, 2009 at 9:45am

In photoshop you can use "match color" or "replace color" to sample the tail and then change the hue or brightness, or contrast to get the look you want. After wards you may want to take a look at creating the adjustment layer with the curve to regain any balance you may loose. In the future when dealing with bright white set a custom white balance and step down a half or whole f stop. It's kind of like shooting snow you have to step down. A polarized filter Might also help but is generally best used with skies and enhancing blue in the sky.