Need help improving this photo.
Mar 24, 2016 06:28:46 #
rpavich wrote:
Improving after the fact or are you asking what you should have done this time?
The picture looks fine but about a stop and a half underexposed is all.
The picture looks fine but about a stop and a half underexposed is all.
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Mar 24, 2016 06:33:11 #
Bill MN wrote:
Thanks to all who understood I was asking for help... (show quote)
Shoot Jpegs. learn how too set camera in manual, Keep ISO low.
Mar 24, 2016 08:50:06 #
After the bird flew away I found I had to set the camera from F9 to F5.6, that's 4 stops before it was set right in manual. I was shooting through a patio window which was tinted and not the cleanest so that didn't help. Lucky I got anything but the D7100 is a fantastic camera for the price.
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Mar 24, 2016 10:49:23 #
This is my take on your picture.
In the first place, it is badly underexposed and it is soft. Because of the underexposure noise built up.
I put this sample through Topaz Adjust 5 and Topaz Denoise and I saw slight improvement but in my book still not acceptable.
Underexposure here is your worst enemy.
In the first place, it is badly underexposed and it is soft. Because of the underexposure noise built up.
I put this sample through Topaz Adjust 5 and Topaz Denoise and I saw slight improvement but in my book still not acceptable.
Underexposure here is your worst enemy.
Mar 24, 2016 11:21:38 #
Oops, f9 to f5.6 is not 4 stops, it is more like 1 1/3 stops. f5.6 to f8 is 1 stop and f9 is about 1/3 stop more.
Bill MN wrote:
After the bird flew away I found I had to set the camera from F9 to F5.6, that's 4 stops before it was set right in manual. I was shooting through a patio window which was tinted and not the cleanest so that didn't help. Lucky I got anything but the D7100 is a fantastic camera for the price.
Mar 24, 2016 12:11:14 #
you need to get that eye brighter and more detail in the feathers
try sharpening it in post processing. You can also crop a bit off the right side
try sharpening it in post processing. You can also crop a bit off the right side
Mar 24, 2016 16:41:53 #
Capture48 wrote:
and just in case you wanted this one edited
:thumbup: Good job!
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Mar 24, 2016 18:16:52 #
Bill MN wrote:
This is a rare albino redpoll. Nikon D7100 camera was on manual and set wrong for low light but I did get a few pictures. I do have a raw photo but too large to upload.
I wouldn't dare try my hand at pp. this image. There are others on here that are much better qualified. I would rather get an imperfect image of a rare sight than get no image at all. I can relate because I have some less than ideal images of a partial albino Wren. Maybe this bird will show itself again when you are outside and prepared. ;)
Mar 24, 2016 19:16:03 #
Bill MN wrote:
This is a rare albino redpoll. Nikon D7100 camera was on manual and set wrong for low light but I did get a few pictures. I do have a raw photo but too large to upload.
Best I could do for you. Took into Topaz DeNoise, did curves adjustment and sharpened with unsharp mask. Send me a PM if you want more info.
Mar 24, 2016 21:56:31 #
Bill MN wrote:
This is a rare albino redpoll. Nikon D7100 camera was on manual and set wrong for low light but I did get a few pictures. I do have a raw photo but too large to upload.
Here is my attempt
Mar 24, 2016 22:57:16 #
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Mar 25, 2016 10:46:20 #
Thanks again everyone for taking the time for helping me with this picture. I appreciate it. :D
Bill
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