Night Owls
Aug 16, 2013 13:10:13 #
Last night at 10:30pm, I heard an owl. Getting dressed and grabbing my camera on this dark night, I set the ISO to 12800 and selected shutter priority and ventured to the wood. The hoots guided me; I soon got this shot. I know, I know...but hey, look at his eyes. If anyone can improve my night skills, let me know. But hey, the night WAS DARK!
Aug 16, 2013 13:11:51 #
Fascinating. What were your camera settings? Could software ( I use LR5) have cleaned up the noise?
Aug 16, 2013 13:17:54 #
buffoto wrote:
Fascinating. What were your camera settings? Could software ( I use LR5) have cleaned up the noise?
I don't know...ISO set very high, it was very dark...shutter priority selected, handheld.
Aug 16, 2013 13:19:44 #
For the conditions this is a good shot. Many would have missed the opportunity and not ventured out.
Aug 16, 2013 13:26:59 #
Aug 16, 2013 13:41:49 #
buffoto wrote:
Fascinating. What were your camera settings? Could software ( I use LR5) have cleaned up the noise?
If this was shot in JPEG and not RAW format,as I suspect, then I don't think it would be possible to mitigate the effects of the noise in Lightroom. That is another reason for shooting in RAW format.
Aug 16, 2013 15:22:03 #
Thanks...next time I will try RAW...hell, it never even crossed my mind. I think it is a great horned.
Aug 17, 2013 07:59:56 #
Aug 17, 2013 08:04:36 #
WOW. I am glad that you could find the fellow and get the shots. Definitely worth it no matter what the quality.
Thanks for sharing your success.
Thanks for sharing your success.
Aug 17, 2013 08:54:59 #
Aug 17, 2013 13:18:10 #
Wildspirit wrote:
Last night at 10:30pm, I heard an owl. Getting dressed and grabbing my camera on this dark night, I set the ISO to 12800 and selected shutter priority and ventured to the wood. The hoots guided me; I soon got this shot. I know, I know...but hey, look at his eyes. If anyone can improve my night skills, let me know. But hey, the night WAS DARK!
Nice effort. You are lucky you got anything. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Aug 17, 2013 14:41:13 #
Hi-great shot! Did you set up a tripod or was it hand held?What lens did you use? Thanks so much--I've been wanting to do something like this for awhile. Near were I live there at least 2 wildlife rehabiltaion places-I need to get out there! Too much time on the computer.Thanks
Aug 19, 2013 00:27:52 #
Aug 22, 2013 00:39:28 #
Aug 22, 2013 01:17:31 #
I understand about not using a tripod Jim! I can't imagine how to use one, actually...so many of my shots are ones I just happen to see and need to shoot right away..no time for a tripod! Thank you for your service, too! My hubby was a Corpsman and now our son is one stationed now at Portsmouth Naval Hospital.
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