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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thanks for the feedback. I really didn't want to go above ISO 800. To go to 1/1600 sec would have required 12800 ISO. I was as wide open as I could get with that lens. It's a trade-off at best. I'm getting more comfortable with higher ISOs now that Topaz DeNoise AI is available. You're right though, it needed a higher shutter speed. Will work on it. |
Aug 15th |
| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
This is your image with my post work. |
Aug 10th |
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| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Wow. You asked and you'll find there are hordes of videos on You Tube about shooting the Milky Way. The best way to learn is to do it and to experiment with some of the recommended techniques. A lot of how you go about it will depend on equipment and post-processing software and proficiency. I shoot with a full frame camera (Canon 6D Mk II) with either a 24-70mm or a 15-30mm f/2.8 lens. My ISO is 2500 f/2.8 or 3.2 and I use the 500 rule. Unless you plan to blow up the image to poster size, don't fret about a small star trail. I usually use the timer on my camera with a 2 or 10 sec delay depending on conditions. I use 10 secs if I need to get away from the camera to light up the foreground from the side. I focus at night on a distant star using "live view" and focus to make the light as small as possible. Don't forget to check for condensation as the evening gets cooler. Your post process is dependent on personal taste, Some prefer a cooler look and others like an orange glow from the galaxy core. I use auto WB in post and Adobe Vivid. Again, it's your call. There's lots of tricks out on the web so research should be in your future. Good luck. Your style works for me too. I'm attaching a shot from last week in the panhandle of Texas. |
Aug 10th |
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| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Thank you, Sharon. I think that is what Art did with his suggested process and it does work.
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Aug 10th |
| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
Wow. What a nice capture. I kept referring back to Art's suggestions and without completely insulting you with suggestions how to make the picture a completely different image, I'll just say I agree with Art and Gabriele. With the muted colors I would think this image might be a good candidate for a monochrome Well done. |
Aug 10th |
| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
What a wonderful pastoral capture. I think you did a good job with the composition. To me the extra space around the family hints of a more open space. To me it suggests a since of freedom. The story is told of a veteran mother with her new fawn excited to explore the world. I like that you were able to catch the fawn in a giant step forward again suggesting excitement and a bit of impatience. I think the blurred vignette holds my attention. Very nice. |
Aug 10th |
| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
I really love this abstract. To me there is just enough of a hint as to how it might have been composed and yet the symmetry adds just the hint of maybe it is something else. To my eye the shape, textures and color transitions are soothing and calming. I am a sucker for balance in a pattern and I think this beautiful composition satisfies both. In my opinion a large print needs to grace the lobby of a corporation. With your permission I would like to use this image as a desktop for my computer. Very well done.
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Aug 10th |
| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Reply |
Nope, not staged. Had to stay perfectly still for 10 minutes holding the camera up waiting for the birds to settle down after I got into position. I could have used a monopod. Waxwings are some of the most nervous birds I've photographed but when they're feeding they can be more cooperative. They also pluck and eat the berries quite quickly so getting this shot was particularly challenging. Actually, considering the work I had to do to get the shot, saying it looks staged is a compliment. First impressions are lasting impressions. An honest critique is all I expect. No offense taken. |
Aug 3rd |
| 38 |
Aug 21 |
Comment |
I think you nailed the composition on this one. I like how the bush and tree leads my eyes up into the image to be captured by the horizon dominated by the buttes and mesa. To me the road junction guides my eyes in to the tree to complete the journey. Your sky is interesting without being distracting. In my opinion your contrast is appropriate and the exposure and focus is right. I would guess you're in Monument Valley. I've been experimenting with more monochrome images and I really like the drama of this image. In my opinion an excellent image. |
Aug 1st |
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