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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits
« on: October 25, 2012, 06:18:58 PM »All shots: 40D and 300mm f2.8 IS mk1.
During a falconry display there were 3 or 4 gulls mobbing the eagle which didn't seem to get too stressed. The shot kinda makes it look like a well-trained stunt team
The shot of the cygnet was just dumb luck - hey look ma! I can wheelie!
Guy...fantastic shots. Really like the second and third..in the second, it looks like the eagle is about to catch the gull, did it?
Hi Northstar,
The strange thing about the eagle getting mobbed was I thought it would fight back in some way. You'd think the gulls would realise you should avoid anything with a hooked beak and talons the size of your head! The eagle just seemed to ignore them. I spoke to the handler about it and he said the eagle will get stressed if the mobbing goes on too long. I asked if it ever fought back but apparently not. The handler did mention that it can get quite exciting for spectators (especially children!) when one of his raptors decides to pluck a smaller bird out of the air and start feeding on it. Hey kids! Nature in action!
For the third shot I had to airbrush out the crummy perch it had just taken off from. The metal stand covered in fake grass looked dreadful. Things aren't helped by the bland background - Scottish skies in August are often fully clouded over.
Some more shots attached:
nice shots Guy....have you tried the 300 2.8 w/ 2x extender?
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Lenses / Re: Need comparisons between Canon 135L vs 100L
« on: October 25, 2012, 06:16:24 PM »
you will not be disappointed in the 70-200 2.8ii...it's just incredible.
also...if you can get it for $1700, you'll probably always be able to sell it for at least that amount in the future. so it's not like you're spending your money...you're just moving it from "checking" to "lenses" for a period of time.
also...if you can get it for $1700, you'll probably always be able to sell it for at least that amount in the future. so it's not like you're spending your money...you're just moving it from "checking" to "lenses" for a period of time.
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Third Party Manufacturers / Re: oh oh, impulse purchase..gopro hero3...
« on: October 25, 2012, 12:31:17 PM »It's certainly on my wish list. I was planning to go for a Hero 2, but with the announcement of the Hero 3, the 3 Black Edition seems to be the one for me!
Yeah, i ordered the black one bcause i thought the wireless remote and better low light might come in handy. I really cant wait to try out ths camera, it has so many features and capabilities for $400. Underwater and time lapse in places where i dont want to risk my 5d3 and L glass.
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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx
« on: October 24, 2012, 09:12:11 PM »Is it just me or do gary's shots of these animals on the previous pages just don't look "THAT" awesome. They seem grainy, a bit blurry here and there and the bokeh is just not beautiful. Compared to other shots posted here, these look more like rebel than 1dx. No offense, but I really want to know what's wrong cause that is not what you await from a $13000 setup (1dx+200mm 2.0)
Couldn't disagree more. I keep revisiting this thread specifically to see Gary's animal shots, which are simply amazing. Your comments and the photos I see from Gary simply don't match.
Having come on and been so rude with your first post, you now owe it to the forum to post examples of your own amazing work.
PS - how to tell when someone is going to cause offense - when they preface their remarks "no offense"
I couldn't agree more w/ Narco. This is an online community of photographers and we should support each other as a general rule of thumb. Life can be hard enough without someone on a forum bashing you. Especially if it's so clearly off base. If you disagree with something you should politely, respectfully, and professionally state your contrary/different opinion or point of view.
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Animal Kingdom / Re: Zoo Pics
« on: October 24, 2012, 08:59:08 PM »Kansas City Zoo
St Louis Zoo
mb...nice job, i especially like the first two.
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Third Party Manufacturers / oh oh, impulse purchase..gopro hero3...
« on: October 24, 2012, 06:36:54 AM »
Is anybody else as impressed as i am with the specs and capabilities of this tiny camera for $400?
Anyway, i decided i have to try it out.
http://m.cnet.com/news/tiny-gopro-hero-3-black-edition-captures-4k-video/57533878?ds=1
Anyway, i decided i have to try it out.
http://m.cnet.com/news/tiny-gopro-hero-3-black-edition-captures-4k-video/57533878?ds=1
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5D MK III Sample Images / Re: Ocean view from the top of a hill in Encinitas
« on: October 24, 2012, 02:40:47 AM »
Beautiful shot!
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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx
« on: October 23, 2012, 10:02:10 PM »
While I lust for a super tele like Gary's .... the shots that I want to take are often what I see of the 200 F2.... such an amazing lens...
I agree K-amps. It is hard to believe how good the shots look nearly straight out of the camera like this from the 200 f/2 (and the 1DX)...
very nice!
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Animal Kingdom / Re: Zoo Pics
« on: October 23, 2012, 08:45:32 PM »mine is a bit different, but i find myself spending time looking at it, and it's interesting IMO.
I was at the zoo, and took this shot of the two griz bears playing....what I caught in the reflection of the windows made the shot much more interesting.
this image is not edited other than a little bit of exposure/sharp/sat/contrast.
i'm curious what others think of this shot...comments welcome.
No offense, but I find the reflection distracting. The bear action is great, but I personally would like it better if it had been taken with a polarizing filter to eliminate the reflections.
I disagree. No offence, but I think the point of this photo is missed with such a suggestion. The juxtaposition of the two different zoo inhabitants, guests and those that live there is neat. The wonder on the faces is great. I think it works well. Rather than a reflection it has a real double exposure feel to it. Good job Northstar.
Ions...Thanks, I appreciate your kind words. You describe my thoughts well when I first saw what I had captured. Is it "technically" a great image? NO. But, I've seen pictures of two bears(animals) playing together like this countless times, but this image is uniquely different, and as I said, I find the image much much more interesting. Again, not a technically great shot....but you can't deny that you'll spend an extra second or several looking at it.
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Lenses / Re: Need comparisons between Canon 135L vs 100L
« on: October 23, 2012, 08:00:40 PM »
I own the 135 and 70-2002.8ii
If you're looking for a sports lens, then you have to go with the 70-200 2.8ii. end of story. the versatility of the zoom range combined with the IQ and low light capability of this lens are unmatched. THE IQ IS EQUAL TO THE 135. The 135 can throw off a little bit better bokeh, but it's not worth the zoom range capability of the 70-200 2.8.
the first image (both shots taken within minutes of one another on the same ice) is from the 70-200 and the second is from the 135.
for sports, the ability to zoom in or out as athletes move towards you or away is invaluable.
ALSO...the 70-200 2.8ii with either extender is fantastic. with the 2Xiii, it's a very good 140-400 for field sports.
If you're looking for a sports lens, then you have to go with the 70-200 2.8ii. end of story. the versatility of the zoom range combined with the IQ and low light capability of this lens are unmatched. THE IQ IS EQUAL TO THE 135. The 135 can throw off a little bit better bokeh, but it's not worth the zoom range capability of the 70-200 2.8.
the first image (both shots taken within minutes of one another on the same ice) is from the 70-200 and the second is from the 135.
for sports, the ability to zoom in or out as athletes move towards you or away is invaluable.
ALSO...the 70-200 2.8ii with either extender is fantastic. with the 2Xiii, it's a very good 140-400 for field sports.
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1D X Sample Images / Re: Any Thing shot with a 1Dx
« on: October 22, 2012, 06:21:24 AM »1Dx
f2.0 200mm
Is it just me or do gary's shots of these animals on the previous pages just don't look "THAT" awesome. They seem grainy, a bit blurry here and there and the bokeh is just not beautiful. Compared to other shots posted here, these look more like rebel than 1dx. No offense, but I really want to know what's wrong cause that is not what you await from a $13000 setup (1dx+200mm 2.0)
Your first post ever (at least under this alias) and you put down a guy? Go find something better to do with your time.
+1...pretty rude comment, especially on your 1st post in CR.
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EOS Bodies / Re: 5D Mark III - Extended Warranty $469
« on: October 20, 2012, 08:21:41 PM »
NO WAY...98% of cameras are built very well without defect....use the almost $500 to buy a nice prime like the 85 or 50 instead.
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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits
« on: October 19, 2012, 07:12:50 PM »
California Brown Pelican taken with a Canon 7D, 70-200 2.8 IS II, 580 EX II flash and a Better Beamer flash extender, 1/1600th at 2.8 with flash on high speed sync.
Sadly, my whole bag of gear was stolen shortly after this with almost $18,000 lost and no insurance. I had sold everything to buy a sailboat and do an adventure travel show from LA to Australia over 6 months and shoot a ton of still as well. The theft kind of killed my budget and after a few more setbacks, I had to bail on the trip. Anyone want to buy a boat?
Still don't have another camera and almost throw up when I think of my gear, see shots I want to take or people with their cameras. So pretty much constantly.Protect your gear and make sure you have proper insurance when traveling.
Sheldon (Jon) Charron
John...sorry to hear that news...I feel for ya. I'm going to take your advice about the insurance. Thx.
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Animal Kingdom / Re: Show your Bird Portraits
« on: October 19, 2012, 07:09:51 PM »All shots: 40D and 300mm f2.8 IS mk1.
During a falconry display there were 3 or 4 gulls mobbing the eagle which didn't seem to get too stressed. The shot kinda makes it look like a well-trained stunt team
The shot of the cygnet was just dumb luck - hey look ma! I can wheelie!
Guy...fantastic shots. Really like the second and third..in the second, it looks like the eagle is about to catch the gull, did it?