Mid-day Light On Local Birds
Jan 4, 2015 17:10:46 #
I thought I would experiment with the new Tamron 150-600 and high contrast "noonish" light. Different settings undoubtedly would have produced different results, but I wanted to see if more light would be an advantage with the longer lens. I still haven't gotten a new tripod, but balanced the equipment on an old, flimsy one as well as the deck railing, never letting go of the camera.
These may not be to everyone's liking, but I thought they were kind of interesting even though the light blew out the details on the back of the second and third.
Suggestions are always welcome.
These may not be to everyone's liking, but I thought they were kind of interesting even though the light blew out the details on the back of the second and third.
Suggestions are always welcome.
Anna's HB on a favorite perch
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Darn tail keeps getting stuck
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That feels better
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Striking a different pose
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Jan 4, 2015 17:28:45 #
I like them! I don't find the high contrast displeasing - gives a sense of warmth and bright summer, a most welcome thought :)
Jan 4, 2015 18:05:36 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
I like them! I don't find the high contrast displeasing - gives a sense of warmth and bright summer, a most welcome thought :)
I see your point Linda. We've had temps down around freezing at night, but today it's almost warmer outside than in the house! I told my mother-in-law she should go out and sit in the sun to warm up. Anyway, no complaints here about the sunshine, etc.
Jan 4, 2015 18:36:41 #
vicksart wrote:
I thought I would experiment with the new Tamron 1... (show quote)
Very very nice shots Vicki, you will get use to the lens under all lighting conditions the more you play with it. Sometimes afternoon light works. Glad you held onto to the camera, please don't let it go, lol
Jan 4, 2015 19:12:45 #
gregoryd45 wrote:
Very very nice shots Vicki, you will get use to the lens under all lighting conditions the more you play with it. Sometimes afternoon light works. Glad you held onto to the camera, please don't let it go, lol
Thanks so much Greg. My thought was a longer lens needs more light and the brighter sun might work with this one with slightly better results than something in the under 200mm range. Since I'm always experimenting and learning the hard way, I had to try it out. FYI I almost never let go of the lens/camera body unless I have the camera strap around my neck. :-)
Jan 4, 2015 19:13:35 #
Jan 4, 2015 19:16:29 #
philsfotos2 wrote:
excellent captures vicki...beautiful work!!! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Thanks so much Phil. I really value your opinion and appreciate the time you've taken to stop by and comment.
Jan 4, 2015 21:11:25 #
vicksart wrote:
I thought I would experiment with the new Tamron 1... (show quote)
I like them Vicki. That midday sun can be a beast to tame. You did it well.
Jan 4, 2015 21:37:16 #
FrodoBaggins wrote:
I like them Vicki. That midday sun can be a beast to tame. You did it well.
Thanks for the thoughtful comment Michael. I appreciate your input and am glad you enjoyed these.
Jan 4, 2015 22:25:34 #
vicksart wrote:
I thought I would experiment with the new Tamron 1... (show quote)
They are very pretty vicki...nice job!
Jan 4, 2015 22:42:28 #
Very nice shots, Vicki. With the very small Dof, it's easy to separate the bird from the background, isn't it?. It can work the other way, though. I had two birds side by side but not quite in the same plane, & had a devil of a job getting both birds in sharp focus. I had to change from f8 to f16 to focus both, & to maintain a fast enough shutter, I had to up the ISO from 400 to 1600. It worked, & I'll post it when I get a chance. Earl. :-)
Jan 4, 2015 22:50:11 #
Jan 5, 2015 08:09:49 #
Jan 5, 2015 08:15:58 #
Your photos are always the best. And you have cooperative subjects, it seems.
Jan 5, 2015 10:52:18 #
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