James Markus wrote:
Rafael, Here is the un-cropped frame. Notice how low the bird is in the frame - it is because I had been shooting snake grass for the umpteenth time and left the focus point low. Out of 8 frames 5 were sharp. A couple days earlier I shot Downy, Red-bellied, and Pileated woodpeckers as well as Bald eagles multiple times with either Canon or Nikon AF gear. Two other serious Photographers were running around with 600mm lenses and when I was on the ridge...the eagles and woodpeckers were on the ridge, but the two guys were by the river. When I was by the river the birds followed me down, but the two guys had moved to my previous position. I never expected to be chasing birds again - and the birds were around me in very close proximity with Chickadees, Nuthatches, Titmouse, Northern Flickers, but in constant motion - almost mocking me with incessant chatter.
Jim
James Markus wrote:
I'm certainly no expert on IR having just started this journey in January of this year due to Colin's IR contributions to this thread on FM. However,it is addictive and I find I look at scenes differently by considering how the added drama of IR would effect the image. I picked up a used, already converted by Lifepixel, Canon 5D 12.8 MP full frame DSLR. (after making a DIY house brick out of a perfectly good Canon 7D body) During my professional career I always carried both Nikon and Canon gear, and ran a minimum of two cameras. So, this really isn't any different - Just one camera is IR plus I don't carry tons of lenses in roller bags. Just two bodies and two lens trying to anticipate whatever I will shoot that day. I'm having fun, and hoping the foot of snow melts so I can get a few more outdoors days.
First two with the Nikkor-P.C 55mm f3.5 ai'd, and the next two with the 28mm f2.8 ais.
Rafael,
That and other ways IR reveal nature in it's extraordinary way is what hooked me. It reminds me of using red or orange filters to darken blue skies back in the b&w film days. Plus an ethereal luminous glow shinning out of green foliage. I wasted a lot of time writing actions for photoshop to mimic the effect, but they were always close but no cigar.
Jim
rafaelcasd wrote
These are extraordinary! love the contrast of the white foliage to the dark wood.
Sir Isaac Newton at Westminster Abbey, the first photo took around 30 minutes to capture waiting for the scarce empty moment. Sir Isaac draws the crowds, some of the interest may be attributable to the film "The Da Vinci Code".
Jay, I love this composition and color contrast. Without seeing the entire scene it's hard to say, but I don't think I would have ever composed the photograph like this. The colors, the symmetry, and the simplicity of this are striking. Awesome!
Serge - Isaac looks like he's living large with his empty hand outstretched waiting for the winged baristas to serve him coffee, great angle on the 2nd frame!
Scott - Thank you! I was empty handed at a large flea market when I spotted this scene in the distance. I found it irresistible!
I got some images in Deming NM that sadly seems like a ghost town, only the people still live there.
D850 24mm PC-E
Jay amazing color and clarity in that combo. You teach a lesson in getting all you can out of an image in post.
Andy - location, location, location! Bucket list destination for sure and one that I will probably just enjoy through shots like yours. Thanks for sharing!
Serge - great work with the 16/3.5. Love the framing and the Fuji colors are showing full.
Matt - I like the last tastes of fall colors in your 180mm shots. Well seen! BTW - I have the 100mm Series E pack in the bag for my Thanksgiving trip
Who has planned shooting for Thanksgiving in the US? Any trips or just spending time where you are?
My wife and I are heading out bright and early tomorrow morning to spend Thanksgiving with our son. Smoked and vacuum sealed a turkey breast yesterday and my wife has the pumpkin pie and sides ready to hit the cooler
Since everything is prepared, we are hoping to go out early Thanksgiving morning and hiking to the bottom of a waterfall that was too muddy and slippery when we were there a couple months ago. Testing and packing for that this afternoon.
"Loaded for bear" kit below Of course Nikon lens.
Early Happy Thanksgiving for those who are celebrating. Thankful for the cast of characters on this thread for sure!
George
NIKON Z 7_2Nikkor 45 mm f/2.8P lens45mmf/2.81/50s1400 ISO0.0 EV
Have plans to head out somewhere tomorrow afternoon with a former neighbor getting more and more into photography. Have a new to me loaner MFNG lens I can’t wait to test out! Hope the light is good! Enjoy your hike George!
GeorgeBo wrote:
Who has planned shooting for Thanksgiving in the US? Any trips or just spending time where you are?
My wife and I are heading out bright and early tomorrow morning to spend Thanksgiving with our son. Smoked and vacuum sealed a turkey breast yesterday and my wife has the pumpkin pie and sides ready to hit the cooler
Since everything is prepared, we are hoping to go out early Thanksgiving morning and hiking to the bottom of a waterfall that was too muddy and slippery when we were there a couple months ago. Testing and packing for that this afternoon.
"Loaded for bear" kit below Of course Nikon lens.
Early Happy Thanksgiving for those who are celebrating. Thankful for the cast of characters on this thread for sure!
Hope the weather and light are great for you too Ray. It is always good to go out with someone eager to shoot. Enjoy! Rain in the forecast Friday and Saturday where we are going. So Turkey Day is the window for us.
pbraymond wrote:
Have plans to head out somewhere tomorrow afternoon with a former neighbor getting more and more into photography. Have a new to me loaner MFNG lens I can’t wait to test out! Hope the light is good! Enjoy your hike George!
HCE HCE wrote:
Serge - Isaac looks like he's living large with his empty hand outstretched waiting for the winged baristas to serve him coffee, great angle on the 2nd frame!
Scott - Thank you! I was empty handed at a large flea market when I spotted this scene in the distance. I found it irresistible!
I got some images in Deming NM that sadly seems like a ghost town, only the people still live there.
D850 24mm PC-E
Thanks, Jay. The second was much easier as there was no waiting for the crowds to dissipate.
You have a terrific ability to spot interesting structures to photograph. Great captures!
Jay amazing color and clarity in that combo. You teach a lesson in getting all you can out of an image in post.
Andy - location, location, location! Bucket list destination for sure and one that I will probably just enjoy through shots like yours. Thanks for sharing!
Serge - great work with the 16/3.5. Love the framing and the Fuji colors are showing full.
Matt - I like the last tastes of fall colors in your 180mm shots. Well seen! BTW - I have the 100mm Series E pack in the bag for my Thanksgiving trip
G
Thanks, George. The 16/3.5 is a great little lens for these type interior photos and performs remarkably well wide open.
Serge
