Elephant
May 15, 2013 15:46:39 #
Elephant at the Baltimore Zoo. I liked the way the skin looks in this shot.
Elephant
May 15, 2013 15:55:56 #
Colour and ears lead me to believe this is an Indian elephant.
I think you have done a splendid job of this, the light appears quite strong on the elephants back and could so easily have caused over exposure.
I think you have done a splendid job of this, the light appears quite strong on the elephants back and could so easily have caused over exposure.
May 15, 2013 18:05:26 #
macro2009 wrote:
Colour and ears lead me to believe this is an Indian elephant.
I think you have done a splendid job of this, the light appears quite strong on the elephants back and could so easily have caused over exposure.
I think you have done a splendid job of this, the light appears quite strong on the elephants back and could so easily have caused over exposure.
Very true and since I do not post process most of my images, its a good thing that I got it pretty right in camera. LOL. Thanks.
May 16, 2013 02:18:35 #
PhotoDiva wrote:
Elephant at the Baltimore Zoo. I liked the way the skin looks in this shot.
So do I,well done Diva
Tom
May 16, 2013 08:18:33 #
txxr wrote:
So do I,well done Diva
Tom
Tom
Thanks Tom. I had a rented lens with me that day and this shot makes me want to purchase it! I would estimate that I was at least 5 meters away from the elephant and for it to be that sharp and clear is quite impressive in my opinion
:D
May 16, 2013 11:01:02 #
I think the shot is beautiful as well. The skin does look amazing and I like the cut eye. She looks to be so kind. A "gentle giant" indeed.
Great job!
Great job!
May 16, 2013 12:46:58 #
PhotoDiva wrote:
Elephant at the Baltimore Zoo. I liked the way the skin looks in this shot.
Hi PD, Unfortunately some of us have difficulty in seeing clearly, if you were to click the (store original) box next to the Browse button we would be able to see a larger version. Like the shot couldn't see you in the eye though :D
May 17, 2013 18:59:15 #
Nice shot PhotoDiva! Can I ask what lens that is in your Avatar?
Thank you
Michael :D :D :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thank you
Michael :D :D :thumbup: :thumbup:
May 23, 2013 12:49:19 #
moriti wrote:
Nice shot PhotoDiva! Can I ask what lens that is in your Avatar?
Thank you
Michael :D :D :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thank you
Michael :D :D :thumbup: :thumbup:
That's Big Mike! My little nickname for the lens. It's the Canon L series, IS 100-400mm
May 26, 2013 15:35:49 #
PhotoDiva wrote:
That's Big Mike! My little nickname for the lens. It's the Canon L series, IS 100-400mm
I thought you were talking about me for a sec. Do you like the lens, I have been thinking of purchasing one?
Thanks Michael :D
May 27, 2013 04:51:38 #
moriti wrote:
I thought you were talking about me for a sec. Do you like the lens, I have been thinking of purchasing one?
Thanks Michael :D
Thanks Michael :D
I have a 100 -400 f/4.5 -5.6 L lens and quite like using it.
However it does have a pump action which I am not too keen on. It depends how often you use the lens, the seals are known to wear and this allows dust inside with consequential problems. The upside is they can be repaired by Canon at a cost. (About £80 last I heard from a friend user who had the work done).
The lens is extremely good value for money and offers you that much needed reach compared to the more expensive prime lens.
In my opinion an alternative option is to buy the EF 70-200 f/2.8 and use a 1.4X tele converter = (1.4x200x1.6) = 448mm dependent on the crop factor of your camera sensor. This does not use the pump action technique. Although the tele converter will drop you down to 5.6.
The upside is you have a very fast lens f/2.8 if a shorter reach is practical option.
May 29, 2013 17:34:06 #
moriti wrote:
I thought you were talking about me for a sec. Do you like the lens, I have been thinking of purchasing one?
Thanks Michael :D
Thanks Michael :D
LOL. I love the lens.
May 30, 2013 02:39:59 #
PhotoDiva wrote:
Elephant at the Baltimore Zoo. I liked the way the skin looks in this shot.
Like the composition and texture. Lovely shot.
May 30, 2013 12:40:48 #
macro2009 wrote:
I have a 100 -400 f/4.5 -5.6 L lens and quite like... (show quote)
Thank you for the advice macro, unfortunately I already have the EF 70-200 f4.0. the 2.8 was just to damn heavy.
Mike
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