some recent captures: this will be the last for a while till I can get a new battery. Lost my primary battery and the generic doesn't warrant the drive to the rookery since it dies...

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Oct 22, 2017 21:26:06 #

danniel Loc: North Port, Florida

this will be the last for a while till I can get a new battery. Lost my primary battery and the generic doesn't warrant the drive to the rookery since it dies after 200+ images lol.
Hope you all enjoy.

(Download)

Oct 22, 2017 21:38:09 #

vonzip Loc: cape cod

Nice crisp photos

Oct 22, 2017 21:45:52 #

mas24 Loc: Southern CA

Wow! Those are snap crackle and pop photos.

Oct 22, 2017 21:57:12 #

flyguy Loc: Las Cruces, New Mexico

Oct 22, 2017 22:01:58 #

danniel Loc: North Port, Florida

Thanks folks :)
I guess I finally got the lens dialed in for this body, +3 to +4 seems best. need to clean the AF mirror if I can get to it, that will help some.
first time getting an Osprey with a fish in claw in flight that was closer than half a mile away lol.
My only goal now is a Bald Eagle doing the same :) just 1, not asking for much :)

Oct 22, 2017 22:24:41 #

fours2many

Wow fabulous images. So sharp and clear. Colors pop. All around perfect. I have to ask what set up you use. I have an iPad and for some reason can’t see the file info when I click download.
Thank you for sharing! Hope you get that battery quick, I’d love to see more.

Oct 22, 2017 23:03:20 #

danniel Loc: North Port, Florida

fours2many wrote:

Thank you.

Check my previous posts for more images, Lord knows I have gobbled up some space on the UHH server I am sure lol

I shoot with a Pentax K-3 using a Pentax DA Star * 300mm F4 prime. I found with a zoom I always shot near 300, so I figured I would get a 300 prime and improve resolution and sharpness. ( was suggested to me)
The lens is crazy sharp if you focus properly.
The AF on the camera is pretty iffy lol, but that is a Pentax weakness. They shine with clarity however and if you have good light and contrast AF is not an issue. besides I usually tweak the focus manually anyway
in PP I use Cs6. a little exposure added as I shoot underexposed 2 stops.
some Sub radius detail recovery to counter the noise reduction I use, which is NeatImage.
Most of my shots are under F6.3 more frequently F4.5 - F5.
I also shoot under saturated to avoid colour blowouts on the red spectrum which my Pentax's have always been overly sensitive to.And I shoot under contrast to prevent dark/light blowouts.
These I correct in PP.

A tip, when you want something to " pop " add a slight touch of contrast. It gives it that film depth of colour we all see im magazines :)
I usualy spent less than 45 seconds editing and doing any PP. Developing a workflow helps. and having the sharpness and clarity from the get go is a blessing.

I spent $900 for the body, $889 for the lens.
new mind you.
I would have gone with Nikon or Canon IF I could have afforded it, simply for their faster AF lol.
But I am a shooter with little income, as they say, Champagne taste on a beer budget lol

Sorry for running off at the mouth here folks, I do get carried away

Oct 22, 2017 23:52:06 #