Bird-on-water/Bird-under-water
Dec 5, 2013 01:38:45 #
I had fun watching three grebes fishing. I was using my new camera and trying to capture the scene. I'm not thrilled with the quality but really enjoyed watching them. I was above them and could see them dive, disappear, and come up again scattering the fish.
I tried my best with post processing. I welcome suggestions for what better settings I could have used. The sun was bright and reflected off the water. When they weer under water, it was dark and difficult to see them and focus.
Nikon D7100, 70-300 mm. AFC, ISO 250 with Auto ISO sensitivity control ON max set to 1600. Continuous high speed release.
I tried my best with post processing. I welcome suggestions for what better settings I could have used. The sun was bright and reflected off the water. When they weer under water, it was dark and difficult to see them and focus.
Nikon D7100, 70-300 mm. AFC, ISO 250 with Auto ISO sensitivity control ON max set to 1600. Continuous high speed release.
f 5.6 1/1000 sec. ISO-250
f 5.6 1/640 sec. ISO-250
f 5.6 1/640 sec. ISO-250
f/6.3 1/250 sec. ISO-250
f/5.6 1/320 sec. ISO-250
f/6.3 1/200 sec. ISO 640
f/6.3 1/200 sec. ISO-280
Dec 5, 2013 02:13:06 #
Dec 5, 2013 05:53:43 #
oldmalky
Loc: West Midlands,England.
I also love watching the Grebes but I have only seen the little grebe twice love your photos well done
Dec 5, 2013 09:44:18 #
Wow what a story! Douglass said once "Right equipment, right place, right time, right skill".
Dec 5, 2013 10:38:29 #
Dec 5, 2013 13:32:35 #
WOW, I would love to see Grebes fishing! I've never had the opportunity to photograph through water so I can't speak with any authority on how to do it better. It would seem that a polarizing filter would cut the glare from the water but that might reduce the light to unacceptable levels.
You've done a great job here!
You've done a great job here!
Dec 6, 2013 06:01:25 #
Thanks for sharing . Sorry , can't help either . Great shots anyways , Tommy
Dec 6, 2013 07:04:54 #
Fantastic series, great that the water was clear enough to capture the set. :thumbup:
Dec 6, 2013 08:45:36 #
Great series of shots. I'm amazed that you got as much underwater detail as you did.
Dec 6, 2013 08:52:08 #
Outstanding series! What a great photo op. Well done.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Dec 6, 2013 09:45:53 #
Dec 6, 2013 10:52:03 #
Dec 6, 2013 17:47:12 #
Great series. I particularly like the one with the fish scattering.
You could try using a smaller aperture - try f8 or 9, for example, and adjust your ISO and shutter speed accordingly. Don't be afraid of upping the ISO to 400 or even a bit more - you can still get good results. For shots like these I would suggest a shutter speed no slower than 1/500th - faster for shots like the one of the grebe diving. Try different combinations and see how they work out. It sure helps to know what the "sweet spot" is when you come across a bird like that.
You could try using a smaller aperture - try f8 or 9, for example, and adjust your ISO and shutter speed accordingly. Don't be afraid of upping the ISO to 400 or even a bit more - you can still get good results. For shots like these I would suggest a shutter speed no slower than 1/500th - faster for shots like the one of the grebe diving. Try different combinations and see how they work out. It sure helps to know what the "sweet spot" is when you come across a bird like that.
Dec 6, 2013 18:02:10 #
Straight Shooter wrote:
Great series. I particularly like the one with the... (show quote)
Thanks. These are great tips!
Dec 6, 2013 21:31:16 #
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