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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
Thanks Lane. |
Jul 27th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
Hi Andrew,
Thank you for the comments. I did crush the blacks, but if I had more time, I would have selected the correct ISO and speed to get a Sunny 16 exposure. That would have crushed the blacks in the background in camera. So it was my intention to get the black background. I appreciate hearing that not everyone's aesthetic matches mine. |
Jul 26th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
Thank you for your comments Leo. |
Jul 26th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
Thanks Mark. I promise not to tell the bird you don't think she looks her best! |
Jul 26th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
Thanks for the comments Harley! |
Jul 26th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Reply |
Thanks for the tip about the border. I have done that in the past, but the brain wasn't working time! |
Jul 18th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
Fog is wonderful for photographs! Your image is very atmospheric. I like it. It is fine as is, so my three suggestions are just minor as you can see in the modified image.
1. I cloned out the small object on the left near the edge.
2. I straightened the image just a tad. In the case of fog where one can't see the horizon clearly, this is subjective. That small change caused me to crop a bit on the right.
3. I extended the range so the whites were whiter. Again, a subjective change because the darker, grayness of your image does convey a mood. Perhaps that is exactly what you wanted.
Anyway, it was a great call to stop at the harbor before dinner! |
Jul 16th |
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| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
Hi Harley,
You have a knack for capturing bird images! I have a few suggestions based on my quest to photograph flying birds as well as white objects.
To get the motion very crisp, I've been told by Jackie Deely (https://www.jacquelinedeely.com/Galleries/Birds ) that 1/1,000 is the minimum speed with 1/1,200 preferred and 1/2,000 if conditions allow. Then when I was on a trip with National Geographic photographer Jeff Mauritzan (https://www.nationalgeographic.com/expeditions/experts/jeff-mauritzen/ ) I noticed he favored speeds of 1/3,000+. He had very high end gear that would allow a correct exposure at those speeds. Nothing I could do!
Regarding overexposure, moving objects are too difficult to use spot metering, which would be preferred. I've been told that to compensate for the camera using an average scene exposure, it's preferable to underexpose by 1/3 to 2/3 stops. That will allow correct exposure of the bright white spots. Then if all those adjustments screw up the DOF, I found I can reduce it to 4.0 for a flying bird.
Some photographers I've talked to will underexpose by as much as 2 full stops! This will result in a darker background and then you can adjust the brightness of the bird to what you prefer while maintaining all the detail.
Please let me know if you gathered any tips for flying birds! I'm always looking for them.
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Jul 16th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
Hi Mark,
This terrific image is begging for a humorous title. Whoooo are you looking at! The blurred background is good. Otherwise, I think the owls would blend into the background. They seem well adapted to their area and hopefully, difficult for a Harris Hawk to spot. Nice job! |
Jul 16th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
WOW! Great image. It gives me the chills to see how close the jets appear to be. Are
they really on top of each other, or is there some separation but in 2D we see it differently?
I enjoy seeing the exhaust because it confirms that this is not a constructed mirror image. The patterns are different, and interesting. To my eye, the space on the left is enough for the jets to "fly into." |
Jul 16th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
Hi Leo,
I love the perspective of this image and how it creates wonderful leading lines. I feel as if I am in the midst of the city. The buildings disappearing into the fog add a nice touch. Great job! |
Jul 16th |
| 43 |
Jul 24 |
Comment |
Hi Andrew,
This is a wonderful documentary image. I am amazed to see the helicopter flying that low. To me, that's scary! The ground and flames are too close for my comfort.
I don't think you need the rotors turning, but that made me curious as to how one would do it. I found this article: http://kristofferglenn.com/blog/2016/5/17/prop-blur-is-critical-for-your-photos-of-propeller-driven-aircraft-and-helicopters
There is only so much you can to when it is sunny. But the article suggests, among other things, that a neutral density filter can help on a sunny day. It might be something to try out at your local municipal airport! |
Jul 16th |
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