I was able to find a snow owl to shoot yesterday and he was pretty sedentary even with folks coming and going to get his Photo. I used my D7100 with a Sigma 150-600 on a monopod stabilazation active because of the high winds, with the Iso up a bit to keep the Shutter speed up and because of the grass blowing right in front of his face, I used his front shoulder as my focus point. It just doesn't seem as sharp as it should be. I also shot with my D600, Nikon 80-200, 2.8 with a 2x converter and no stabilazition and had about the same result. Then I tried with the 600 and the Sigma and basically got the same result. I used his shoulder for my focus point in each photo. It was late afternoon and overcast. Am I expecting to much or is there something I could try for a better result?
Thanks for your informed replies.

I have finished my second Lightroom class at the Vanderbilt University Art Department. My question refers to our instructor’s comments concerning Raw versus JPEG. During both recent classes he has strongly stated that we should be shooting in JPEG not Raw. He said he shoots over 95 percent of his photos in JPEG. He said he rarely PP’s his photos and if needed he can do that in JPEG using Lightroom or Photoshop and get the same results. He is a University photographer, news photographer, mid 40’s, etc. He seems to know Lightroom and how to properly set up the catalog portion but I am having problems with his JPEG philosophy.

I will continue to shoot in raw but would appreciate any insight as to why an alleged professional would teach us to shoot in JPEG. Almost forgot to add that he also teaches a basic digital class and tells those students to shoot JPEG only as the files are smaller and require less PP. I have stated in open class that several friends who were professional photographers and still have photo web sites advised me to shoot in Raw and the reasons behind their advice. He answered he doesn’t understand why people continue to offer that type of advice.

I have decided to keep my mouth shut and try to finish the class I paid bucks for. Am I missing something?

Thanks

I start a Lightroom class at one of our Universities this coming Wednesday. I have purchased Lightroom Classic and Paintshop per the class requirements. Is there a preferred way to set up the catalog system? I would like to get a general idea before starting class as many UH members are long time LR users. The class is geared to how to use LR to process you pictures not sure if they will cover setting it up the right way first time.

And yes, I know about google, the many books and videos that are available. I am reaching out to experienced UH member’s for advice.

Thanks