DUCK
Jan 13, 2020 21:43:51 #
I was actually out on a different photo shoot experiment. Anyway this Duck shows up with some friends and surrounds me. Now I am carrying my em5 mark ii sporting an 85 mm (that's 170mm in real) Nikon f1/8 lens with variable nd filter and set up to do very long exposures. Anyways, not exactly set up to take a picture of a Duck (very close to me). I had to change pretty much everything just to get the camera somewhat agreeable to take this shot. I must say the Duck was very patient with me. I was kind of happy with the results. Hope some of you like it :)
Jan 13, 2020 21:56:52 #
I like it very much. Nice work! I've been trying to get some photos of Black Bellied Whistling Ducks. I got some in flight finally but my portraits on the ground/water suck. I know it can be done...still trying.
Jan 13, 2020 22:14:37 #
Thanks I appreciate your taking a look. I am not a birder. I did get lucky a couple of times with ducks and Canada geese in flight. Ducks on the ground or in the water pose some interesting challenges, for which I have not had much success. Separating the duck from the background (getting the exposure right) Is a serious challenge. I did have some success when I used a flash (but no cigar). Good luck Happy Shooting :)
Jan 13, 2020 23:50:31 #
frankie c wrote:
Thanks I appreciate your taking a look. I am not a birder. I did get lucky a couple of times with ducks and Canada geese in flight. Ducks on the ground or in the water pose some interesting challenges, for which I have not had much success. Separating the duck from the background (getting the exposure right) Is a serious challenge. I did have some success when I used a flash (but no cigar). Good luck Happy Shooting :)
Thanks, and right back at you.
Jan 14, 2020 14:41:42 #
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Jan 14, 2020 15:46:32 #
yes. Camera is OM-D EM5 mark ii micro four thirds. The adjustment for the crop factor is 2x. I was using my Nikon 85mm f1.8 with an adaptor and an nd filter for the shoot I was there to do (Long exposure experiment). thanks for having a look. Have a good day :)
Jan 14, 2020 20:21:21 #
You're always a delight, Frankie, and so is your photography! Beautiful portrait of your ducky buddy!
Jan 14, 2020 21:26:24 #
Dixiegirl wrote:
You're always a delight, Frankie, and so is your photography! Beautiful portrait of your ducky buddy!
right back at you duckie :) How you doin? Your comments always make my day a little better, thanx :)
Jan 15, 2020 00:34:19 #
frankie c wrote:
right back at you duckie :) How you doin? Your comments always make my day a little better, thanx :)
Doing good, Frankie, and it's always a special treat to see you!
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