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Apr 6, 2013 09:13:52   #
Joyfullee Loc: South FL
 
treadwl wrote:
I fully agree. I was really fixated on the bird. However in this situation I was well aware of the light and really wanted to use it if possible. Also regarding the bokeh issue, I keep notes on what f stops I use and in what situations (types of background, distance from subject, etc) and review these before I start a shoot. So I have an idea of what my background will look like at what settings before I even hit the shutter. This helps me get the feel I want. But note: I do cheat when ever possible and take a practice shot to look at the LCD screen to see how it came out. If only my subject would stay still long enough to make this work more often. :-)

Thanks so much for engaging in this discussion. Your thoughts are valuable.

Larry
I fully agree. I was really fixated on the bird. ... (show quote)


You're welcome and thank you. :-)

Since the light is always changing, I don't think I could foresee in my own mind, how the bokeh would look. If I have the time, it's shoot and then look at the results...and then go from there. :-)

I saw in your above post that you do workshops, I'd be interested in hearing about them and where you do them. Please and thank you. :-)

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Apr 6, 2013 11:24:17   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
Indrajeet Singh wrote:
Beautiful shot Larry. Nice comp.


Thanks for looking, appreciate the comment.

Larry

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Apr 6, 2013 11:37:05   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
Joyfullee wrote:
You're welcome and thank you. :-)

Since the light is always changing, I don't think I could foresee in my own mind, how the bokeh would look. If I have the time, it's shoot and then look at the results...and then go from there. :-)

I saw in your above post that you do workshops, I'd be interested in hearing about them and where you do them. Please and thank you. :-)


Thanks for responding. The bokeh thing takes time. I have taken my favorite lenses for creating bokeh (my 50mm 1.4, my 70-200m 2.8, 300mm f and my 200-400mm f4 and just run test shots on them with various types of backgrounds and different f-stops to see the results. Use the same spot for the entire series of a lens. Then I can look at them in the computer and see how they come out. It is all about f-stop and the distance the subject is from the background. Then I make notes, stick the notes in my camera bag and review them before I go out on a shoot. Then it just takes practice.

I'm located in northwestern Broward County and do most of my workshops in the winter months when the snowbirds are around. I travel in late May, June and July (my time to take the photos I love). However, I will do workshops on demand at most any time. I usually keep the number small--1-10 people and go to area parks to shoot.---Got a friend or two and we could easily work out something. Just let me know.

Larry

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Apr 6, 2013 11:58:11   #
LouieP Loc: Sebring/Avon Park, FL area
 
Great shot for framing. I love the lighting.

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Apr 6, 2013 13:39:31   #
Diane A
 
OK! I like the symmetry & the crisp clear detail! You have a great eye & obviously some awesome equipment! You are very good!

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Apr 6, 2013 14:54:45   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
LouieP wrote:
Great shot for framing. I love the lighting.


Thanks for commenting. Glad you enjoy the photo.

Larry

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Apr 6, 2013 14:57:14   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
Diane A wrote:
OK! I like the symmetry & the crisp clear detail! You have a great eye & obviously some awesome equipment! You are very good!


Thank you for the comment, I appreciate your kind thoughts.
However, you will have to credit Nikon for the clarity---the lens is simply fantastic.

Thanks for looking

Larry

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Apr 6, 2013 20:40:36   #
Diane A
 
You lucky guy! That kind of equipment is on my list for sure!! Soon, Lord! Let it be soon!!! By the way...I imagine I will have to download pics off my phone to my computer before I try to send anything to the Forum!! Tried to send you all a Dunginess crab but he wouldn't fly over there!! LOL!

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Apr 7, 2013 12:08:30   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
Diane A wrote:
You lucky guy! That kind of equipment is on my list for sure!! Soon, Lord! Let it be soon!!! By the way...I imagine I will have to download pics off my phone to my computer before I try to send anything to the Forum!! Tried to send you all a Dunginess crab but he wouldn't fly over there!! LOL!


Thanks for looking and thinking of me. The crab would be great---we have blue crabs, but variety is always nice. Send him along. . . :-)

Larry

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Apr 7, 2013 12:30:58   #
creativ simon Loc: Coulsdon, South London
 
treadwl wrote:
While stalking the marshlands the other morning I caught a flash of movement and noted this little preparing to fish for his breakfast. The rising sun seems to have caught his attention.

Thanks for looking.

Larry


Lovely lighting great shot Larry

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Apr 11, 2013 21:46:31   #
treadwl Loc: South Florida
 
creativ simon wrote:
Lovely lighting great shot Larry


Thanks for looking.

Larry

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