Great demonstration Geoff, thanks!
I rarely need to push an image that hard but it's nice to know what's possible. Pretty remarkable combo (Z7+500PF+TC14EIII). I'm rarely using my 600E any more.
A few more images from my Saturday sunrise at the beaver pond... I am definitely looking forward to a bit more action as spring begins to tighten its grip on the Upper Midwest.
OwlsEyes wrote:
A few more images from my Saturday sunrise at the beaver pond... I am definitely looking forward to a bit more action as spring begins to tighten its grip on the Upper Midwest.
regards,
bruce
Really jealous of the Canadians in flight. Seemingly all over n.America right? But I can hardly find them when I want them!
MedicineMan404 wrote:
Really jealous of the Canadians in flight. Seemingly all over n.America right? But I can hardly find them when I want them!
We have a large population of geese and swans in MN. They are easily photographed during our winters as they tend to congregate in the few patches of water that remain open during the frigid months. Spring and summer residents are harder to find, as they tend to disperse to nests and breeding sights. This is currently the migration period for both species, and "my" little pond gets about 4 pairs each morning, as they are establishing territories for their nests.
We've had these spells here in recent years too: spring remaining winter-like cold until end of may, and then a sudden rush to tropical temperatures.....
MedicineMan404 wrote:
Spring hurry up! We're currently 35F. It will probably hop overnight from winter to summer heat
I am assuming you have not too much cropping and you were close to the bird maybe 15 to 20 meters.
Omar
Thank you, Omar.
Excellent observation & analysis. I cropped in only to about 80% of the original size (removed 20%). It was shot from my car, next to the water - approx. 15 meters.
This was the end of a funny series. This Heron caught the fish, another about 3 meters away watched & flew towards what looked like an "easy steal", but this one got away in time.
I finally joined the ranks of PF500 owners. I have been trying to shoot all my shots handheld, but my results are not near as good as the ones I see here. I get quite a few that are almost sharp, but not quite.
I do have a grackle shot here with the EXIF info: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1644633
Theres a few things in there I don't understand, maybe you experienced PF shooters can let me know what you think.
Also I'm not sure of the sharpening techniques. At the same time I'm using DXO as well and trying to learn that as well, so that may have something to do with it.
My usual process so far is to do the RAW in DXO and then anything else in Photoshop CS6.
I also usually have to crop quite a bit, usually 50 to 75%.
Bsmooth wrote:
I finally joined the ranks of PF500 owners. I have been trying to shoot all my shots handheld, but my results are not near as good as the ones I see here. I get quite a few that are almost sharp, but not quite.
I do have a grackle shot here with the EXIF info: https://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/1644633
Theres a few things in there I don't understand, maybe you experienced PF shooters can let me know what you think.
Also I'm not sure of the sharpening techniques. At the same time I'm using DXO as well and trying to learn that as well, so that may have something to do with it.
My usual process so far is to do the RAW in DXO and then anything else in Photoshop CS6.
I also usually have to crop quite a bit, usually 50 to 75%....Show more →
the ones against very bright sky (like in the link ) are little difficult. If you increase the exposure, you lose the highlights on the bird
if you decrease the exposure, the bird become dark
I couldn't solve that one.
I advise you open a thread and have a specific question.
I am also struggling but I know it is a matter of building experience.
