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Jack the pileated is too nice to critique much. Making something up offsetting the flash might be fun to experiment with, getting some interesting shadows, but like I said that's a made up critique.
BTW where do you live?
BTW where do you live?
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Lonesome Dove (Canon 80D) by Dustin Abbott, on FlickrEarly shot with the 80D. The 100-400L II is not yet calibrated to it, so I expect a bit more sharpness once everything is dialed in. AF system seems nice, though.
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I am quite interested in what this camera can do as I have the 7d2 but am intrigued by the extra megapixels and most importantly the use of 27 focus points at f8 (would go really well with the 100-400 ii + the 1.4x iii) or even my 500 ii and a 2x iii.. Thinking about getting another body to use for static subjects. Honestly I think the dove is not very sharp at all. Pretty underwhelming results with such a sharp lens. The photo with the snow and scenery is quite nice, but I am not impressed with the sharpness at all. Hopefully once you get things dialed in the results will improve and I am looking forward to the results.
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applecider said:
Thanks applecider. I know it's tough to do that. I think there are possibilities relating to the main light (sun) position but birds aren't always the best "models". Perhaps there are some ideas that can flow from a discussion with more input. Probably it's best not to let the flash dominate but there can be striking shots with darkish background when it does. Here is one with two flashes - the eye highlights give the positions away. Manual camera and flash.
I live just east of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada not terribly far from Elk Island National Park in what is known as the Beaver Hills Ecosystem, on an acreage.
Lovely recent post everyone.
Jack
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Hi Jack.
Ok you want criticism, well darn it man, at least do something wrong for us to find! ;D Seriously, to me it looks great, nicely balanced flash to ambient level, no red/steel eye, nice catchlight in the eye, subject sharp, background nicely OOF and not too busy.
Well done.
Cheers, Graham.
Ok you want criticism, well darn it man, at least do something wrong for us to find! ;D Seriously, to me it looks great, nicely balanced flash to ambient level, no red/steel eye, nice catchlight in the eye, subject sharp, background nicely OOF and not too busy.
Well done.
Cheers, Graham.
Jack Douglas said:
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Valvebounce said:
Thanks for trying!
If it is really OK then all I can say is, with a little experimenting anyone can have fill flash operative and acceptable in short order. Walking with the big lens and camera and then a flash on top is rather intimidating outdoors, though.When I get out of the present hole I'm in I plan to buy a flash book or two.
Nothing compared to what I recall Surapon's set was!
Jack
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Jack,
I think your pileated photos are tremendously nice.
I do see the catch light on the eyes, one on the photo left, and one at camera position but higher. Like the setup. I would like a bit of light to illuminate the area under the beak and chest. That area is a bit darker.
Please don't think I'm nit picking, the photos are exceptional! But if there is a willing guest willing to stay for a meal and a few photos, maybe it will be willing to be shot with a third light, lower and to the camera right.
BTW, the tree I selected for putting holes and suet finally came down altogether from recent high winds. I found a tree by our driveway that is being attacked but pileated. Just that the tree is not in a direction for a convenient unattended camera position. So, I can't be there all the time to wait for them to do their damage. A pesky thing called "work" to earn funds for the 200-400 L. Hahaha ...
Keep posting your work. And hurry up to finish the floor and kitchen.
-r
I think your pileated photos are tremendously nice.
I do see the catch light on the eyes, one on the photo left, and one at camera position but higher. Like the setup. I would like a bit of light to illuminate the area under the beak and chest. That area is a bit darker.
Please don't think I'm nit picking, the photos are exceptional! But if there is a willing guest willing to stay for a meal and a few photos, maybe it will be willing to be shot with a third light, lower and to the camera right.
BTW, the tree I selected for putting holes and suet finally came down altogether from recent high winds. I found a tree by our driveway that is being attacked but pileated. Just that the tree is not in a direction for a convenient unattended camera position. So, I can't be there all the time to wait for them to do their damage. A pesky thing called "work" to earn funds for the 200-400 L. Hahaha ...
Keep posting your work. And hurry up to finish the floor and kitchen.
-r
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I am in Florida right now and just happen to have my camera.
Leucistic Female Wood Duck
5D3_1877 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
2016-04-08_01-53-52 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
This is a Muscovy Duck. Ugly bird but they are easy to get close to.
2016-04-08_01-53-31 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
Leucistic Female Wood Duck
5D3_1877 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr2016-04-08_01-53-52 by Stuart Edwards, on FlickrThis is a Muscovy Duck. Ugly bird but they are easy to get close to.
2016-04-08_01-53-31 by Stuart Edwards, on Flickr
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lion rock said:
Hey Riley, don't give up on the coaxing - drill a green tree unless you're super worried it might die.
I had a third 600ex-rt flash lined up used for $350 but the deal fell through so my idea was pretty much along the lines of what you're suggesting. Thanks.
Sadly people tend to be overly defensive so that constructive criticism isn't tolerated well. In my case I refuse to take that approach and welcome anything short of personal insults. After all, how else do we learn from our mistakes.
There have been some really nice shots just prior - good work everyone.
Like I said before my floor is never ending - imagine one issue forced me to remove my exterior door and raise it and I could go on and on. LOL
Jack
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