Posts for: Brianm
Dec 7, 2017 23:37:01 #
sawdust3 wrote:
Have canon.t6i, 50 canon 1.8 lense . Don't want to focus sometimes, blurry, tonite kept saying flicker even knowing had propped elbows on table.,any suggestions
Could this be what is going on with the flicker?
Canon EOS Rebel T6i / 750D. You have the option of enabling Flicker Detection from Rebel T6i/750D's Setup Menu 2. This warns you if the camera detects flickering lights that could cause exposure problems. ... (Technically, the camera is designed to detect flickering at 100Hz or 120Hz.)
Check to see if this is turned on in your settings.
And the focus is looking for a point of contrast. If there is no definite contrast line or the light is too low it will have an issue focusing (like to trying to focus on a solid color smooth surface). Or could you be to close to the subject for it to focus, the closest the lens will focus is approx 1.5 feet.
Dec 7, 2017 23:23:17 #
Spent a day at this interesting place with a very good friend last month. Please enjoy the download views. Ummm, just noticed the first picture has a 2016 watermark. It should be 2017. Picked the wrong one. :oP
Dec 5, 2017 19:00:13 #
cameranut wrote:
Stunning shots in download.
I'm a bit envious though. Why is it that your hawk is tame and I can't get within 300' of any hawk?
If I'm in my car and cut the motor off, it will be gone like the proverbial bat out of hell.
I'm a bit envious though. Why is it that your hawk is tame and I can't get within 300' of any hawk?
If I'm in my car and cut the motor off, it will be gone like the proverbial bat out of hell.
Thank you very much for the comment and taking the time to download it. Ummm, as for getting close.... Well, the lemon tree is approx 15 yards from the patio slidiing door. When I spotted my visitor I got the camera all set up on the tripod, set the outfit at the door and then slooooowly and gently opened the door far enough to have a full view. And then I started firing away. Was even able to get a short video of the feeding session.
Dec 4, 2017 16:32:42 #
kpmac wrote:
Nice set.
Thank you kp. Appreciate you taking the time to look and comment.
Dec 4, 2017 16:05:29 #
Nice capture. It's always satisfying when one has a camera in hand at just the right time.
Dec 4, 2017 15:58:19 #
vonzip wrote:
Great photos. It's nice that the hawk stuck around for awhile for the photo shoot.
Thanks for taking the time to look. Over the last few months the visits have become more frequent.
Dec 4, 2017 15:57:05 #
robertjerl wrote:
Thank you Robert. Glad you liked the shots.
Dec 4, 2017 15:36:27 #
Had a visitor the other day. Hung out for several hours having brunch, cleaning up at the pool and relaxing after the meal.
Dec 4, 2017 15:11:42 #
robertjerl wrote:
Thanks, good shot of the "lunch break". The only thing I have seen a hawk eating was a lizard on top of the power pole. But a few stray feathers here and there and a view of a dove shooting right over the yard with a hawk only about 6-8 feet behind tells me they are trying to catch something.
Thanks Robert. We have a pair of doves here that have managed to survive the hawk visits. But the smaller birds have not faired so well. There are a pair of Red Tailed Hawks that frequent the area. I see them flying together above the neighborhood occassionally. And of course the crows show up to give them a hard time also.
Dec 4, 2017 14:17:59 #
robertjerl wrote:
The hawk or another was back today. I never noticed a leg band before so it may be a different individual.
First up on the swing set/play fort, then in the birdbath drinking and splashing a bit then left. It was there long enough I was able to take a few shots, put on the 1.4x and take some more. However the back light was so strong that the AF had trouble and the shots are a bit washed out and very warm from the late light. I made a stab at correcting things a bit.
First up on the swing set/play fort, then in the birdbath drinking and splashing a bit then left. It was there long enough I was able to take a few shots, put on the 1.4x and take some more. However the back light was so strong that the AF had trouble and the shots are a bit washed out and very warm from the late light. I made a stab at correcting things a bit.
Great shots Robert. Hmmm, and I have been getting visits the last few days also. Had one in m my back yard for several hours on the 2nd in the lemon tree. It was dining on a local smaller bird. Was able to get some good shots and a video also.
Oct 7, 2017 12:43:50 #
Swamp-Cork wrote:
Beautiful and excellent set, Brianm!
Thanks for your comment.
Oct 7, 2017 12:39:49 #
sb wrote:
Nice! He posed nicely.
Thank you. Glad you like the captures.
Oct 7, 2017 12:35:32 #
kpmac wrote:
Outstanding images.
Thank you for taking the time to look.
Oct 6, 2017 20:45:15 #
Katydid wrote:
So a Sharp-shinned Hawk, I presume. Great photos of it, they really help the identification! (assuming I id'd it right!)
Or maybe a adolescent Cooper's Hawk. It is so hard to tell at times. We have both Cooper's and Red Tailed in the area. Thanks for looking and commenting. I really appreciate the input.
Oct 6, 2017 20:41:10 #
GalaxyCat wrote:
What do you mean, "Pushing the ISO further" ? Make the sensitivity appear greater? With film, the sensitivity = the sensitivity of the film. So I just don't understand. It's one part of the Exposure triangle I'm a little unsure of.
Well, it was almost 6:00pm and the hawk was in the shadows. So to get shots that were not blurred by movement I was using the following settings (Aperture-priority AE, 1/200 sec, f/8, ISO 6400) and there was noticeable noise in the darker areas that I had to deal with. I usually like to keep the ISO below 400 - actually 100 is my preferred choice. Fortunately with digital cameras the ISO on every picture can be changed. Film is not so forgiving. You cannot change ISO in the middle of the roll.