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p.4 #1 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

72chevelle454 wrote:
Kinda late to the comments Kirk, but I echo what others have already said. Great job buddy

Fashionably late I believe is the correct term.

No worries at all buddy, thanks for the props man... I really appreciate it.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:16 AM

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p.4 #2 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Shasoc wrote:
Two different feelings from the first and last shots, Kirk, each one with its own character and with the last shot being an explosion of colors and lighting. They all have good techs and detail are really nice with 8 and 11 being my favorites.
Socrate

Thanks for the very thoughtful and generous critique Socrate, I always value your feedback very much.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:17 AM

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p.4 #3 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Alright, Kirk - those are some great shorebird shots! #9, followed closely by #10, are my favorites. Also like the low angle and exposure on #8. Well done!

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:22 AM

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p.4 #4 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Robert Spencer wrote:
Kirk wrote: D300 and 70-300 VR making the most of any and all available light.

Kirk I would like to know common EXIF data as shown in these shots. I undersatand that the D300 is avery good low light/high ISO body. Where do you commonly find ISO values that work for you. Thanks & take care. Bob

Hi Bob,

By looking at EXIF data of some excellent photographers here, I notice that many of them shoot at a constant 400 ISO to control noise and IQ. What I've always done is shoot in manual mode at f/7.1 (my 70-300VR is too soft any wider open than this) and adjust SS depending on in flight (1/1250 +) or perched shots (much less). I then set the D300 to AUTO ISO with a maximum of 1600. I do this to always get the the lowest ISO the conditions allow which usually varies between 200 - 400. I notice that in a burst of 7-8 shots tracking birds in flight that the ISO will adjust as camera angle changes in relation to the sunlight angle. I've been very pleased with the results I get with these settings.

To answer your question about these shots, the ISO in the first 6 images ranged from 320 up to 720 in very low light, foggy conditions. Again, normally I'll always aim to keep the ISO in the 200-400 range by commonly adjusting shutter speed.

Hope this helps, don't hesitate to ask for further info if you want it.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:42 PM

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p.4 #5 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

morris wrote:
These are a delight Kirk.

Morris

Thanks Morris, glad you enjoyed them.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:48 PM

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p.4 #6 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Herderdog wrote:
Kirk,
You outdid yourself here! Love the angles and softness of the colors--Lovely compositions thast set a calming mood.
I like #5 the best of the sandpipers. It has a bit more highlights.
Greast stuff!

Thanks Bonnie... just trying to keep up with the crew in the great northwest.

Really appreciate the very kind and generous words.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:50 PM

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p.4 #7 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

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The few, the proud, the Nikonians.

Ooooh Lord!

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:52 PM

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p.4 #8 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Nello Milanese wrote:
KirkB wrote:
The few, the proud, the Nikonians.

Ooooh Lord!

Thanks for the prayer buddy... we need help alright.

DANNOOOOO....

Where's my brother when I need him

Nov 07, 2009 at 06:58 PM

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p.4 #9 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Excellent work Kirk. All are beautifully understated.

Best wishes,
Richard

Nov 07, 2009 at 11:33 PM

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p.4 #10 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Dick on Aruba wrote:
Great set! #8 and #11 are my picks

Dick.

Thanks so much Dick, appreciate it.

Kirk

Nov 08, 2009 at 03:24 AM

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p.4 #11 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Thang wrote:
one word Kirk - Serenity!!!

I really enjoyed the whole experience Thang... yes, quite serene indeed.
Thanks so much.

Kirk

Nov 08, 2009 at 03:25 AM

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p.4 #12 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Johnny Bravo wrote:
Those first six were truly sweet.

Nice job

Thanks JB, really appreciate it.

Kirk

Nov 08, 2009 at 03:26 AM

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p.4 #13 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

KirkB wrote:
This was my first experiment in shooting under foggy conditions because I've always just thought I gotta have great light to work with. I must say that I really enjoyed the experience and am pretty pleased with the series. BUT... there's no replacing great golden light is there

Kirk

Kirk, here are a couple of more thoughts. Well at the risk of a post going too long

Just a joke my friends

You say "BUT... there's no replacing great golden light is there

" Well yes and no. Sure sweet golden light is beautiful, I love it but.... a shot like 2, really would you trade that for golden light? I wouldn't.

Tony said "Pays to shoot in the fog". It certainly does. Does shooting in the fog give the same effect as golden light? Nope, it something else altogether. Is it just as beautiful? Yup you betcha! The quality of fog shots is a much more sublime beauty, just as stunning as golden light but it does require the viewer to slow down and see more. Kind of like a young wine (golden light), tons of fruit and will always win a tasting and mature wine (fog shots), sophisticated and subtle.

Now how is that for over thinking.

Kirk, 2 is an amazing shot buddy!

Tim

Nov 08, 2009 at 03:50 AM

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p.4 #14 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Kirk, you have some real beauties here. I agree with Tim, the foggy light really make these shots special. Number two is extra special! Great work.

Steve

Nov 08, 2009 at 07:26 AM

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p.4 #15 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Beautiful set Kirk

well done. # 10 is my absolute favorite, then # 8 & 9

Lil

Nov 08, 2009 at 08:06 AM

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p.4 #16 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Love the series.

Wayne

Nov 08, 2009 at 11:42 PM

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p.4 #17 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Martin Good wrote:
Great set Kirk.
As one progresses through the pics its as if the fog is lifting and the light is winning the battle for clarity ending with beautiful clear Pelican ones and then a lovely golden one of the Curlew!
Well done.
Martin

Thanks for the good words and very thoughtful observation Martin.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:39 AM

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p.4 #18 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

reko wrote:
Really like how the foggy shots don't have a detailed BG or horizon, just the isolation of the birds.

That's exactly what I wanted... thanks for noticing and the kind words.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:40 AM

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p.4 #19 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Jim Woidat wrote:
Alright, Kirk - those are some great shorebird shots! #9, followed closely by #10, are my favorites. Also like the low angle and exposure on #8. Well done!

Thanks for the very good words Jim, I really appreciate it.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:41 AM

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p.4 #20 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Richard GT wrote:
Excellent work Kirk. All are beautifully understated.

Best wishes,
Richard

Thanks Richard for the very generous compliment.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:43 AM

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p.4 #21 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Tim Kuhn wrote:
KirkB wrote:
This was my first experiment in shooting under foggy conditions because I've always just thought I gotta have great light to work with. I must say that I really enjoyed the experience and am pretty pleased with the series. BUT... there's no replacing great golden light is there

Kirk

Kirk, here are a couple of more thoughts. Well at the risk of a post going too long

Just a joke my friends

You say "BUT... there's no replacing great golden light is there

Kirk, 2 is an amazing shot buddy!

Tim

You're absolutely right Tim... I wouldn't trade #2 or any of 1-6 for golden light shots... I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience in the foggy conditions. I envisioned capturing some shots that had almost no discernible horizon line or separation of FG to BG and I'm very pleased with the results. I now realize that shooting in the fog has great potential and I will deliberately take advantage of those future opportunities.

Thanks for the additional thoughts buddy and thanks again for the very kind words on #2... I like it a lot too.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:51 PM

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p.4 #22 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Steve Simon wrote:
Kirk, you have some real beauties here. I agree with Tim, the foggy light really make these shots special. Number two is extra special! Great work.

Steve

Hey Steve, long time no see or hear... I hope all is well with you.

Thanks for the very generous words my friend, much appreciated.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:53 PM

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p.4 #23 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Lil Judd wrote:
Beautiful set Kirk

well done. # 10 is my absolute favorite, then # 8 & 9

Lil

Thanks Lil... I like those a lot too.

Take care and be well my friend.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:54 PM

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p.4 #24 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Wayne Willison wrote:
Love the series.

Wayne

Thanks so much Wayne.

Kirk

Nov 09, 2009 at 04:55 PM


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