Right out of camera. The lores of this species come in varying amazing shades of green.

Curious minds want to know! So impressed with the Topaz AI Denoise. Does it work with the raw file or after a Tiff conversion?

I am not sure whether or not it will process a raw file. I use it on my TIF files first thing after converting and cropping.

And I am a little confused… You wrote the chapter on exposure and refer folks to it in The Art of Bird Photography.(I own 2 copies).

Why so few?

If you sir could get exposure right with slide films and older camera metering systems,

at times …

(and I know Zebras are the bees knees though I have never seen either one) why would an experienced Pro like yourself struggle with getting exposure right with your new Canon gear? Since digital offers more latitude in being slightly off on exposure and software nowadays can make corrections in exposure….I’m kind of lost; Confused. Is it just better to have it spot on right out of camera?

Of course.

Could you beg my pardon and explain this a little bit considering I would think Zebras would only confirm what your experience has already taught you or not? As you can tell I’m a little confused on this. Thanks for reading and caring and all of your good (no great advice) and tips. As always press onward towards the goal …

You are welcome. Many folks ask the same question. With Zebras, with your cameras set up as detailed in the big SONY guide, you know you will get it right before you press the shutter button. You do not need to make a test exposure.

with love, a

ps: if you want to go by bike, that is your choice …