part 2 - methinks i got it. sort of. maybe. for sure.

for this shot, i set the camera's exposure level to -1.7, with the same lighting source and this is what i got. i must say with the neutral exposure level, the shot looks kinda bland.

i think i should practice this with people portraits. anyone wants to pose for me? :-)

thank you for your kind views and comments; know that i truly appreciate them.

[Pam Hawkes]

You are getting lots of practice! The pearls look rich in this subdued lighting.

[Abhijit]

nice low key

[Terry]

Could you edit a little light into it, just a bit?

[summerfield]

@sarasdadandmom - i did, see yesterday's :-) hahaha! thank you, terry.

[summerfield]

@pamfromcalgary - well, it's winter and cold and busy at work so i can't get out to take photos. need to practice and get used to the camera to get ready for the summer! thank you, pam. your bird shots are outstanding!

[summerfield]

@abhijit - thank you, ab.

[☠northy]

lovely low key... love those tiny sporadic glints of light :)

[Carolyn Sue]

very dramatic! I'll pose for you -- !! ;)

[Pam Hawkes]

@summerfield Thank you very much. I am looking forward to another weekend of taking bird shots!

[Ann H. LeFevre]

I like the over-exposed one a little better but this is good too!

[summerfield]

@northy - thank you, kiddo.

@cscecil - yay! i know i could count on you! thank you, CS.

@olivetreeann - thank you, ann.

[Claire]

Very snakeskin like, I like the very subtle ness of the lighting, much more interesting than my overs and unders!
Very pretty indeed

[Kass]

Hi - regarding the potential meet up in March, can you give me your email? Easier to communicate with everyone that way. Thanks!

[alia_801]

I like the little highlights popping out where the light hits...

[Henri Russell]

Very subtle. Good low key.

[Tara]

This would look cool next to the lighter one. I wouldn't call it bland at all, just more soft and subtle. Great job with the challenge.

[Kathy Burzynski]

Vicky you can practice with me - I would love to come & visit.
This has a very cool low key feel

[Dixie Goode]

I like the playing with exposure but not as much as I thought I would. I feel like it needs either light or color at least.