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Puffin about to take flight...

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Recent? I know they have been leaving Texas sooner this season than normal. Different conditions this year.
Bill,
This photo was taken this past Sunday near Long Point, Ontario.
Long Point is on the shore of Lake Erie and has a wildlife refuge including a large marsh where a population of hardy Sandhill Cranes remain over winter.
These cranes may be a couple of the winter population feeding in a cornfield.
The refuge was very active with Sandhill Cranes, Redwing Blackbirds returning and migrating Tundra Swans.
Steve
 
I always find birds with black plumage difficult
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Agree with Bill, those have turned out lovely.

I also struggle with black/darker birds at times. Think you have to be willing sometimes to somewhat throw away the background with Exposure compensation - and/or use selective tools in editing to accentuate the dark details and brighten without going too grey. Global adjustments can lead to the whole image getting over-brightened.
 
Agree with Bill, those have turned out lovely.

I also struggle with black/darker birds at times. Think you have to be willing sometimes to somewhat throw away the background with Exposure compensation - and/or use selective tools in editing to accentuate the dark details and brighten without going too grey. Global adjustments can lead to the whole image getting over-brightened.
Or use centre spot metering ...
 
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