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Jan 8, 2015 18:58:53   #
(Photo Gallery)
Just because I like'em.
Posting a few of my favorites. All shot with my new Tamron 150-600mm Lens.
Craig

There is a flock of 6 crows, if you can find them.

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Just a beautiful sky

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Jupiter & 4 Moons

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Vulture in flight

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Jan 8, 2015 17:26:14   #
(Photo Gallery)
Bald Eagle in flight.
Regis wrote:
Cloudy skies today with some fog and a streak of sunshine now and then. The Eagle was about 150-200 feet in distance and was shot at 600mm.


Very nice work Regis. Love it.
Craig
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Jan 8, 2015 16:43:28   #
(Photo Gallery)
Old growth & Air plants
jwt wrote:
While on the river recently, I spied this old growth cypress covered with air plants. Downloading two images, the original and a paper sketch version. Please try the downloads.


Very nice on the 'Paper sketch version'
Craig
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Jan 8, 2015 16:32:45   #
(Photo Gallery)
Another Osprey - fresh catch
imagemeister wrote:
From yesterday around the nest site - the female with fish the male just brought to her. Canon 60D, Sigma 100-300 f4 W/1.4X Tamron SP. Lighting was marginal (low) but with a good soft quality ....


Great shot Imagemeister and thanks for the shooting info.
It looks to me, she's not going to give it up anytime soon.
Craig
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Jan 8, 2015 15:51:58   #
(True Macro-Photography Forum)
Forgotten Fruit
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Tends to go South in a big way...
Canon 5D Mark II
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/200
Av(Aperture Value) 11
ISO Speed 200
Lens EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Flash Type External Flash : E-TTL flash metering
E-TTL II flash metering Evaluative flash metering
Flash Exposure Compensation 0


Thanks for all the data about the shoot. I always like that.
Makes me feel like I'm at the shoot with you.
Craig
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Jan 8, 2015 15:36:41   #
(Astronomical Photography Forum)
Is this the comet?
mrova wrote:
Thank you Craig and Matthew for commenting. Matthew, I'm gonna give it another shot tonight if I can get home in time, before the moon comes up. It was way too cold/windy here last night so I was only able to use the settings I got this one with. Gonna preset the settings before I go outside tonight to "buy" a little more time outside. Not suppose to be as windy tonight...cold is no problem, but, dang, that wind...!
At least you're not in that -20* and wind Oknoder has in N Dakota.
PS: And I complain about +45* and calm.
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Jan 8, 2015 15:32:33   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
On-camera flash advice wanted
Just Fred wrote:
I bought a Speedlight SB-700 from Nikon's refurbished page.

http://www.nikonusa.com/en/Nikon-Products/Product/Refurbished-Flashes/SB-700-AF-Speedlight-Refurbished.html

$279.96 + s&h.

It's perfect. Not a scratch, flaw or apparent issue.


You'll be happy as a clam, the only thing you'll need is the 6"x8" Softbox others have recommended.
I hardly ever take mine off the speedlight for Family gatherings to Macro.
Craig
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Jan 8, 2015 15:00:11   #
(Astronomical Photography Forum)
Is this the comet?
mrova, Looks to me like you nailed it. Good job.
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Jan 8, 2015 11:15:10   #
(Main Photography Discussion)
On-camera flash advice wanted
photog11 wrote:
I own both a Nikon D5000 and a D7000. Indoors I use both a 35mm f/1.8 and a 50mm f/1.8. I do mostly outdoor photography. Indoors I only want to photograph family and friends, which I do only 4-5 times per year. I am not interested in studio portraiture, but I am tired of the harsh shadows and red eyes when using the built-in flash... even with a diffuser.
I would like an on-camera flash with both tilt and swivel for bouncing the light off walls and ceiling. The Nikon SB910 is more than I want to pay ($560). The Nikon SB 700 at $340 is about as high as I want to go. Do you have any other suggestions or advice?
I own both a Nikon D5000 and a D7000. Indoors I us... (show quote)


I had the Yongnuo YN-560 III and was not happy with the same effects as you are getting and spent the extra money and got the Nikon SB-700 and have not looked back since. It has given me just what I am looking for in my Flash photos. I use it for Family and Friends photos 4-5 times a year (50mm 1.8G) and when I shoot my products I sell on eBay.
Craig
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Jan 8, 2015 09:13:06   #
(Astronomical Photography Forum)
Comet Lovejoy
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
mrova, yes I am confident that you have captured Lovejoy.
The tail is very hard to see, I think because it is streaming away from us right now. It's at its closest approach to Earth and heading towards the Sun so I assume the tail is away from us.
Here is what I was able to get with my 8 inch telescope.
Really hard to focus and had to wing it because its just a fuzzy green ball right now.
ISO 8000
20 second exposure
f/10 fixed
Color balance on the third shot shows the green quite well.
mrova, yes I am confident that you have captured L... (show quote)


Jim this is a really nice series. According to your back ground stars you are spot-on with your focus.
I know it has a green cast but why is it green and not the standard white???
Can't wait to get some clear skies.
Craig
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Jan 8, 2015 07:26:20   #
(Photo Gallery)
A Tamron 150-600mm Low Light Challenge
waltchilds wrote:
Craig, after seeing your recent moon shot I found this post with the examples of the 150-600mm ability to focus and capture images in low light. I have been thinking about this lens for a while, but at 6.3 was concerned about it being able to function in low light. Your post really helps me get a better feel for what it is capable of doing. Thanks again for the post.


You're welcome Walt, I also did a Venus shot with the 2x TC and the autofocus just snapped right to it.
Craig

Venus

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Jan 7, 2015 21:01:37   #
(Photo Critique Section)
The Defiant One
waltchilds wrote:
I shot this young man at an Indian Pow Wow. As I walked by the look he gave me grabbed my attention and using the Graham technique, of always being ready, I managed to capture this shot. Critiques welcomed.


Spot on B&W, I love the back light halo effect that really sets off the subject.
Craig
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Jan 7, 2015 20:56:15   #
(Astronomical Photography Forum)
My newest Moon Shot
waltchilds wrote:
Craig, another great shot, but I think the first one was sharper with half the magnification. Interesting.
You're right Walt and that's my fault for not taking the time to focus to the finest it can go.
I kept waiting and waiting for the clouds to clear all the way and got too anxious.
You can see a little cloud in the very bottom of the shot.
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Jan 7, 2015 17:14:20   #
(Photo Gallery)
New Member, 1st photo post!
slphoto wrote:
Hello!

I have been a subscriber to the newsletter here for a while now, but this is my first photo post. I don't have an avenue for critiques of my work as of yet (other than non-photographer friends) so please let me know what you guys think(And if I've posted correctly!)

Thanks,

Steve

Hi Steve there is a forum "Photo Analysis" where all the critics hang out, you may want to try it. Thanks for posting your first shot. And welcome neighbor. Santa Maria, CA. Are you interested in astronomy???
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/s-5-1.html
Craig
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Jan 7, 2015 15:33:28   #
(Astronomical Photography Forum)
2015 Skywatching Events
Albuqshutterbug wrote:
Comet Lovejoy is making its closest approach to Earth tomorrow. So far I have not been able to get any shots but hope to try to see it tomorrow night if I don't freeze my tush off. More information can be found here. http://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-news/observing-news/spot-comet-lovejoy-tonight-122920141
Just printed out the Sky Chart and will give it a look see when the skies clear.
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