mskb01 wrote:
Wow, the first one with the raven is top notch! What was it taken with? Thanks for sharing!
The main tool was patience. The view was clearly spectacular, with that path of snow in the foreground leading towards the larch valley far below and the spectacular peaks across the valley. I noticed ravens flying randomly around so I parked myself at the "best comp" location and just waited. I am not into shooting a bird in a different direction and then cloning it in a strategic position so I just sat there and waited, probably over an hour. And eventually my patience was rewarded. The cherry on the ice-cream was that a hiker was taking a selfie on a ledge that the same time. It is a bit difficult to see but if you follow the shadow boundary along the ledge you will see him.
On the technical side this was a Nikon Z6iii with a 14-24/2.8 lens, probably at 14mm. I debated long whether to get a used Z8 for not a lot more money, but ultimately the relative compactness of the Z6iii won out. If Nikon had made it a more conventional sensor at 33mpx it would have probably sold better. I certainly never want to have to deal with 45mpx files.
GroovyGeek wrote:
The main tool was patience. The view was clearly spectacular, with that path of snow in the foreground leading towards the larch valley far below and the spectacular peaks across the valley. I noticed ravens flying randomly around so I parked myself at the "best comp" location and just waited. I am not into shooting a bird in a different direction and then cloning it in a strategic position so I just sat there and waited, probably over an hour. And eventually my patience was rewarded. The cherry on the ice-cream was that a hiker was taking a selfie on a ledge that the same time. It is a bit difficult to see but if you follow the shadow boundary along the ledge you will see him.
On the technical side this was a Nikon Z6iii with a 14-24/2.8 lens, probably at 14mm. I debated long whether to get a used Z8 for not a lot more money, but ultimately the relative compactness of the Z6iii won out. If Nikon had made it a more conventional sensor at 33mpx it would have probably sold better. I certainly never want to have to deal with 45mpx files.
What a beautiful, greatly inspiring story! Patiently waiting for over an hour, wow! The light, color and post-processing are all beautiful! And yes, now that you mention it, I am able to see the hiker in the bottom; this certainly offers a fantastic sense of scale for the mountains. The image is so good, that I really really wish I could see it larger to zoom and look around!
Both the 14-24, and the Z6iii have performed admirably! Let's hope the Z6IV will have all you need and more! Cheers!
mskb01 wrote:
What a beautiful, greatly inspiring story! Patiently waiting for over an hour, wow! The light, color and post-processing are all beautiful! And yes, now that you mention it, I am able to see the hiker in the bottom; this certainly offers a fantastic sense of scale for the mountains. The image is so good, that I really really wish I could see it larger to zoom and look around!
Both the 14-24, and the Z6iii have performed admirably! Let's hope the Z6IV will have all you need and more! Cheers!
Wow, Boyan! I took a long look through your galleries, and I've got to say that in the totality of the work displayed in you galleries, it's the best overall I've ever viewed. You are a very gifted photographer, and the images in your galleries are a visual treasure -- and that is not an overstatement. The images posted here are just a drop in the bucket.
Thank you for sharing your vision with the rest of us.
gmccroskery wrote:
Wow, Boyan! I took a long look through your galleries, and I've got to say that in the totality of the work displayed in you galleries, it's the best overall I've ever viewed. You are a very gifted photographer, and the images in your galleries are a visual treasure -- and that is not an overstatement. The images posted here are just a drop in the bucket.
Thank you for sharing your vision with the rest of us.
Greg
Thank you for the kind words Greg. Alas there are many practitioners - both pro and amateur - that are far more talented. I am just a weekend hack who has been at this for 20+ years. You can't help but get semi decent after that much time. I do this for my own enjoyment, and rarely post anywhere. Clicks and likes don't do it for me, being alone in the middle of nowhere and seeing a scene developing as I anticipated is my biggest reward.
gmccroskery wrote:
Wow, Boyan! I took a long look through your galleries, and I've got to say that in the totality of the work displayed in you galleries, it's the best overall I've ever viewed. You are a very gifted photographer, and the images in your galleries are a visual treasure -- and that is not an overstatement. The images posted here are just a drop in the bucket.
Thank you for sharing your vision with the rest of us.
Greg
I wholeheartedly agree with everything Greg said..
very inspirational work.
MRomine wrote:
Because of storage issues? Computers today have no issues processing them. Storage keeps getting cheaper.
Everything takes longer and costs more with 45 Mpx (particularly the AI denoise which I consider must have), and IMO 45Mpx is unnecessary for enthusiasts. When I had a D800 I always thought that 30 Mpx felt just right. Plus, all other things being equal, 30Mox gives you better shadows and lower noise.
I am a bit of a luddite when it comes to photography though.
