Thanks Bob. When you write, ” the White-necked Grebe appears overexposed by less than a stop (perhaps add a little black). In the past you’ve noted a few blinkies are OK, but you now prefer none?” you totally confuse me.

#1: the White-necked Grebe is not at all over-exposed.

#3: in nearly all front lit situations I strive for and advise folks to avoid blinkies on the subject. On rare occasion, a very few blinkies on the subject can be best…. I never taught folks to always go for a few blinkies on the subject….

Stay tuned….