STOP Blowing out the whites of your photograph Do this instead!

Описание: Have you ever blown out the whites in your photos?
In this video, I share how to expose bright subjects without losing detail. Over 2 days in Minnesota, I struggled to photograph white pelicans — every time I listened to my camera’s meter, the birds turned gray or the highlights were completely blown out.

Through trial and error, I discovered the solution:

Why camera meters push bright whites toward gray.

How much to overexpose (+1.5 to +2 stops) to capture feather texture.

Where to meter (wing or nearby water) for the most accurate exposure.

How shutter speed protects feather detail in bright sunlight.

Why lowering your camera height transforms composition.

Whether you’re photographing white birds, horses, or any bright wildlife subjects, this exposure lesson will help you avoid blown highlights and keep every detail sharp.

If you’ve ever asked:

How do I expose bright subjects?

Why do white birds look gray in my photos?

How can I stop blowing out highlights?

…this video is for you.

CHAPTERS:
0:00 – The Problem: Whites Turn Gray
Meter vs background dilemma; blown highlights on bright subjects

0:33 – Minnesota Setup & Team
Foggy lake, Jared & Cody, plan to reach the colonies

1:16 – First Rock, First Attempts
Angle issues, “butt landings,” chasing splash shots

2:30 – Behavior & Focus Discipline
Too many birds at once → “focus on one” lesson

3:24 – Exposure Insight #1
Spot meter makes white → gray; need positive compensation

4:47 – Day-1 Debrief & Gear Reality
Missed action, 200mm too short, humility after failure

5:44 – Test Shots & Approach
Early frames, cropping plan, closing distance

6:32 – Protecting Feather Detail in Sun
Settings explained (fast shutter, ISO/aperture tradeoffs)

7:12 – Small Detail, Big Impact
Reading wind on the crest for more dramatic texture

7:53 – Static vs Action
Keeping detail when birds move; two more runs

8:22 – Exposure Formula That Worked
Where to meter (wing/water) and +1.5 to +2 EV; lower camera height

10:02 – Composition Fix from the Boat
Lowering perspective, risking the edge for better angles

11:24 – Action Sequence & Near-Misses
Turns, take-offs, persistence under pressure

12:50 – Breakthrough & Relief
“I think you got one” → tension over; time to review

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