Quote Originally Posted by Kerosene Hat View Post
Then the ground is in shade…not sure I understand. I just see in the scene a chance for some interpretation and often, chromes look good when underexposed slightly. It all depends on the highlight density. Not a lot of latitude to play with and you have to make your compromises…one poster said an ND grad, which could also help.
Well, that was my point. What if the ground is sunny, then exposing like you do would work. But if it's in the shade, then it will come out black and you might need a grad ND filter. It's good to check the ground with a meter and see if there are too many stops from the sky.