Re: Understanding Exposure
Digital, expose for the highlights. Matrix metering does not work well here. I always deduct one half stop, at the least. Spot meter the highlights. Maybe 1 stop in this situation.
You have a digital, go out and recreate the exposure and take notes, take notes, take notes; did I say, take notes? You cannot remember all this data in post processing. You have to write it down. At least to frame and exposure. It takes time but is so worth it.
Post processing. You want to do as little of this as possible. Your photos are acceptable, in one sense. 1/2 to 1 full stop less would probably have made it work.
What are the exposures between the one on the left and one on the right with the blown highlights?
When asking me a question such as this, be apprised, I use a hand held meter for film and digital. This is what I have always done. This is what works for me. Actually, I will never change. However, take a look at the this post and let me know what you think. How close was I.
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