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Afternoon Moth
Feb 8, 2015 19:36:04   #
Curve_in Loc: Virginia
 
It got up to 70* today. This moth was on the side of the house. There was a jumper on my motorcycle, but he would come out to play.

D7000, sb-28, 105mm with 36mm of tubes.


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Feb 8, 2015 20:01:42   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
This image looks a bit flat in contrast. I speculate that your original file is a bit under-exposed.
Exif info:
Camera Model: NIKON D7000
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2015-02-08
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: ƒ/16.0
Exposure Time: 0.025 s (1/40-sec)
ISO equiv: 160
Exposure Bias: +1.00 EV
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No

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Feb 9, 2015 00:20:23   #
A-PeeR Loc: Houston, Texas
 
Pixelation in the background is distracting as well. Any idea what caused this?

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Feb 9, 2015 11:04:33   #
Curve_in Loc: Virginia
 
Every shot I've taken on this side of the garage comes out looking flat. This time I tried a slower shutter speed to get a bit more detail on the underside of the moth. Maybe I'm getting some reflection on the lens?
I don't know what the Exposure Bias means. I have everything on manual and check the histogram after the test shot.

I used three programs working with this image. I think I must have changed to RGB and back which caused the banding. I was just excited to get a bug picture.

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Feb 9, 2015 19:15:03   #
Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA
 
Curve_in wrote:
I don't know what the Exposure Bias means.
One of the MENU options in your camera is Exposure Bias. This allows the photographer to bias the exposure to over-exposure of the metering, or under-exposure. Often used to off-set a bright background (overcast sky) or bright foreground (snow), etc.

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Feb 9, 2015 23:55:40   #
pfrancke Loc: cold Maine
 
that jumper wanted you to start the bike... The moth is a great subject though.

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