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Jun 27, 2015 22:36:28   #
Tony Britton Loc: California
 
Here's a few more images from my Canon SX50. I hope you enjoy them!

Best regards,
Tony

Double-crested Cormorant
Double-crested Cormorant...

Lotus Flower
Lotus Flower...

Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron
Juvenile Black-crowned Night Heron...

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Jun 27, 2015 22:42:03   #
lonedog Loc: DC area
 
Those are awesome Tony. I have an SX50 and obviously don't totally understand what I am doing. Especially like the Lotus flower. How did you do that, if you don't mind me asking??
Kathy

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Jun 27, 2015 22:43:05   #
MadMikeOne Loc: So. NJ Shore - a bit west of Atlantic City
 
All Are fabulous, but that juvenile black crowned night heron is stunning. Thank you for posting.

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Jun 27, 2015 22:52:05   #
ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas
 
Great shots Tony.

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Jun 27, 2015 22:52:36   #
Cwilson341 Loc: Central Florida
 
Beautiful shots. Very sharp and well done.

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Jun 27, 2015 23:02:25   #
49er Loc: Applegate, Oregon
 
I am impressed. I bought a SX50 over two years ago. I think I have used it briefly only two times. I got it to take to places like when I go kayaking or on long hikes. Haven't really done any of that lately so I continue to learn my Canon 6D with my L lenses. Looks like you are getting as good of shots with your camera as I do with mine with a 1001x400 lens. Keep it up.

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Jun 27, 2015 23:06:13   #
Jakebrake Loc: Broomfield, Colorado
 
An outstanding series Tony! You certainly have your camera figured out! Kudos for some great shots...... :thumbup:

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Jun 27, 2015 23:17:53   #
patrick43 Loc: Los Lunas,NM
 
Tony Britton wrote:
Here's a few more images from my Canon SX50. I hope you enjoy them!

Best regards,
Tony

Tony, each one of these if terrific. Makes me think maybe I shouldn't give up hope with my SX50.
patrick

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Jun 28, 2015 00:05:20   #
Tony Britton Loc: California
 
lonedog wrote:
Those are awesome Tony. I have an SX50 and obviously don't totally understand what I am doing. Especially like the Lotus flower. How did you do that, if you don't mind me asking??
Kathy

Hi Kathy,

Thanks for looking and especially for your kind comments. First, the short and convenient answer.

This Lotus Flower was shot using Manual Mode.

1. Most importantly you need to have a lighting condition that presents a stark sunlight & shadow contrast to begin with. This flower was very well lit, yet the background was fairly dark, for example.
2. I Use very fast shutter speeds for most all of my shots whether or not the subject is static or in motion. In this image the shutter speed was 1/800s! Aperture f/8 and ISO80. When I'm not using Manual Mode, I use negative Exposure Compensation to further darken the background to help create the look I favor in my photography, which is clearly toward the darker end of the spectrum!
3. In post all you need to do is lower the LEVELS (I use Photoshop Elements 12) until everything except the flower goes completely black!

The long answer is available by clicking on my Profile here and then on to my website, which opens with my Canon SX50 Gallery. Most importantly, on my Homepage be sure to click on "Browse" then "Folders" (PhotoGalleries) and read my "Canon SX50 Hints & Tips" and 'My General Approach To Photography." Doing so will explain exactly how I use my SX50 and how to get a final result like the Lotus Flower.

Tony

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Jun 28, 2015 00:16:38   #
robertjerl Loc: Corona, California
 
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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Jun 28, 2015 00:26:53   #
Tony Britton Loc: California
 
MadMikeOne wrote:
All Are fabulous, but that juvenile black crowned night heron is stunning. Thank you for posting.

Thanks for your kind comments, MadMikeOne. The BCNH is an incredibly beautiful bird, to be sure!

Tony

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Jun 28, 2015 00:27:49   #
Tony Britton Loc: California
 
robertjerl wrote:
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Thanks very much, robertjerl!

Tony

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Jun 28, 2015 01:13:30   #
Tony Britton Loc: California
 
patrick43 wrote:
Tony, each one of these if terrific. Makes me think maybe I shouldn't give up hope with my SX50.
patrick

Hi Patrick,

Thanks for your comments!

What helped me the most with my SX50 was choosing a particular style of photography I could really embrace. I strongly favor portrait style photographs of birds and wildlife and because of this I have a clearly defined goal in mind every time I use the camera. With a consistent game plan to follow I can continually work toward improving my skills. I find the SX50 especially excellent for portrait style bird & wildlife photography.

Tony

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Jun 28, 2015 01:15:28   #
Tony Britton Loc: California
 
Cwilson341 wrote:
Beautiful shots. Very sharp and well done.

Hi Cwilson341,

Thank you very much! I'm so glad you like them.

Tony

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Jun 28, 2015 01:21:28   #
Tony Britton Loc: California
 
Jakebrake wrote:
An outstanding series Tony! You certainly have your camera figured out! Kudos for some great shots...... :thumbup:

Hi Jakebrake,

I really appreciate your generous comments!

Tony

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