Chain Link Fence
May 1, 2013 12:20:25 #
The photo below was shot at Wolf Haven International, a wolf sanctuary near Olympia, WA. However due to safety concerns you are required to stay about 10 feet from the very sturdy chain link fence. Shots were made focused on the wolf with the hope that the fence would 'disappear in the bokeh' ... but as you can see there is still a faint line where each fence chain cuts across the picture.
Would appreciate your thoughts on what I can do to either minimize it further or make it go away entirely. New to PSE and Lightroom so would love to make this a learning experience - plus I just like the shot of the wolf!
Thanks in advance.
Tom
Would appreciate your thoughts on what I can do to either minimize it further or make it go away entirely. New to PSE and Lightroom so would love to make this a learning experience - plus I just like the shot of the wolf!
Thanks in advance.
Tom
May 1, 2013 12:35:46 #
Dang! Those are better than I expected, considering the restrictions you faced. Sorry, no suggestions but I'm keen to hear from others.
May 1, 2013 13:29:06 #
Not to be mean, or disparaging, Tom, but those who trek out into the wild and camp for hours in a blind, waiting for wildlife, might take a certain satisfaction in returning with photos that are better than yours. Now, I'm not one of those persons, but I can empathize with them...they go to great lengths to get those "National Geo" type photos.
I agree with Goofy, your photos look remarkable, considering the obstacles you faced. Congratulations! :thumbup: :thumbup:
I agree with Goofy, your photos look remarkable, considering the obstacles you faced. Congratulations! :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 1, 2013 15:14:24 #
Danilo wrote:
Not to be mean, or disparaging, Tom, but those who trek out into the wild and camp for hours in a blind, waiting for wildlife, might take a certain satisfaction in returning with photos that are better than yours. Now, I'm not one of those persons, but I can empathize with them...they go to great lengths to get those "National Geo" type photos.
I agree with Goofy, your photos look remarkable, considering the obstacles you faced. Congratulations! :thumbup: :thumbup:
I agree with Goofy, your photos look remarkable, considering the obstacles you faced. Congratulations! :thumbup: :thumbup:
The Nat Geo Live talks are great!
Hours of waiting?....sometimes it's weeks and the photography is the easy part.
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/?source=events_speakers
May 1, 2013 19:47:18 #
Tom,
If you could have shot in rapid succession while moving your camera up or down in the same plane you could have cloned the unblocked portion onto the part of the other photo that is blocked by the fence. That is the only way I can figure you can do it. Do you have other shots that you can use for the clone source?
ps. Looking a little closer. if you flipped the second one horizontally the wolves would be looking in the same direction the You might be able to improve some areas by cloning from the second one onto the first. He looks symmetrical enough. You won't get everything but it might be better.
If you could have shot in rapid succession while moving your camera up or down in the same plane you could have cloned the unblocked portion onto the part of the other photo that is blocked by the fence. That is the only way I can figure you can do it. Do you have other shots that you can use for the clone source?
ps. Looking a little closer. if you flipped the second one horizontally the wolves would be looking in the same direction the You might be able to improve some areas by cloning from the second one onto the first. He looks symmetrical enough. You won't get everything but it might be better.
May 1, 2013 19:54:51 #
May 2, 2013 17:30:17 #
Maybe it's just my computer, but the focus on the wolf appears less than totally sharp. It would help to know what your f-stop and lens were.
May 2, 2013 19:55:05 #
Rick you may be right ... I thought it was the 'interference' from the almost invisible wires but ...
Wolves were 15-20' behind the chain link fence and I was 8-10' in front of the chain link fence. All photos that day were pretty similar to f/5.3, 1/250 sec, ISO 400 in Aperture priority mode. Camera was a Nikon D60 with a 300mm zoom lens.
Wolves were 15-20' behind the chain link fence and I was 8-10' in front of the chain link fence. All photos that day were pretty similar to f/5.3, 1/250 sec, ISO 400 in Aperture priority mode. Camera was a Nikon D60 with a 300mm zoom lens.
May 3, 2013 00:00:44 #
There is a technique for shooting through chain link fence. A neighbor of mine learned it at Wildlife Safari. I'll get in touch with her and see if I can get some info on that. In the meantime, may I ask if you were shooting from a tripod?
May 3, 2013 10:04:59 #
rick: nope, handheld. Was on a guided "you can't stray for any reason" tour of the facility and a tripod would have slowed everybody down.
May 3, 2013 12:28:59 #
tbhon, the hand-held factor probably accounts for the less than totally sharp shot on the wolf. But when you have to shoot handheld you need a faster shutter speed to make up for this. Here's a link with info on shooting through chain link:
http://www.dis-photographer-sees-art.com/how_to_take_pictures_through_a_fence.html
One other thing I'd like to suggest to you, though, is that a shot of the wolf clearly showing the chain link would be a potentially better shot. Nothing says wild freedom like a wolf. And seeing one 'behind bars' is a powerful image. Just a thought. Anyway, shooting through chain link is an important technique to know for many other things we can't access, so I hope the link helps.
Happy shooting.
http://www.dis-photographer-sees-art.com/how_to_take_pictures_through_a_fence.html
One other thing I'd like to suggest to you, though, is that a shot of the wolf clearly showing the chain link would be a potentially better shot. Nothing says wild freedom like a wolf. And seeing one 'behind bars' is a powerful image. Just a thought. Anyway, shooting through chain link is an important technique to know for many other things we can't access, so I hope the link helps.
Happy shooting.
May 3, 2013 12:41:13 #
Thanks Rick! I actually have one (non-posted) photo of a wold right at the fence - both the wolf and the fence show clearly. Maybe that has some potential after reading your comments.
Again, appreciate the advice!
Again, appreciate the advice!
May 3, 2013 16:44:29 #
tbohon, That last link just said to get close enough to the fence to shoot through it by having your lens fit through it. Bad advice! Here's a link where several photogs got the results you're after.
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=964358
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=964358
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