At the end of the day....
Jan 4, 2017 19:01:49 #
RedArrow wrote:
The D810 is a unbelievable camera and you will lea... (show quote)
John, I strictly shoot raw. I edit with Nikon's NX-D, Capture NX2 and am learning Photoshop Elements and NIK. I am getting better but have a very long way to go on processing. I primarily used a D7100 for the past couple of years so Nikon menus are familiar and I have gone through the D810 settings using the Darrell Young manual. I'm sure I haven't remembered everything and I still have set up work to do on the menu banks and a few other things but I am reasonably functional. I have taken a lot of notes from this topic and plan to review them and have a plan for the next trip out to shoot birds. This shot and some others that I haven't posted yet were taken on an 11 mile wildlife drive through wetlands. The birds are close and not terribly shy so I plan to go early so I can spend as much time as I need - better to get a few good ones than dozens of duds. It is also a very good area to get used to working with the tripod. I am very grateful for all the guidance I have received from this thread. Thank you!
Jan 4, 2017 19:04:05 #
R.G. wrote:
Consider using a monopod or the tripod with just its front leg extended (I do that last one a lot).
R.G., it is one of those things that I have to push myself to do and I'm sure it will become very natural if I make the effort (I plan to). I love sharp and that's what I want in my shots!
Jan 4, 2017 19:05:44 #
photophile wrote:
I like the peaceful solitude portrayed Carol.
Thank you Karin. It is a beautiful place along Lake Apopka. There are wetlands as far as you can see and birds everywhere!
Jan 4, 2017 19:13:17 #
I very sincerely want to thank all of you who have given me words of wisdom in this topic. I have been into photography since childhood. I still have the black and white prints from my little box camera. It has only been since I retired two years ago that I have really embraced digital and processing. I have never had the advantage of a mentor or any formal training. I have read a lot and now, with the prevalence of Youtube and the internet, I have developed a real appetite for learning more and producing better photos. This thread had benefited me tremendously and I think it wouldn't have been likely to happen in another forum-thank you FYC.
Jan 4, 2017 19:20:25 #
Jan 4, 2017 20:06:20 #
RedArrow wrote:
Carol, Have tried LP CC & PS CC?
No I haven't. I learned Capture NX2 fairly well and enjoy working with it. However, I want to move away from it since it is no longer supported and it won't open the D810 files. I have to open with either Nikon's NX-D or ACR in Elements. I don't need Lightroom's organizational system because I have my own that goes back several years and I am very comfortable with it. My thought was to develop Adobe related skills with Elements with the idea that it would make the transition to Photoshop easier if I decided to go that route. I got Elements 15 at an incredible price - $39 I think on Amazon. My concern is the learning curve. I am making progress with Elements but it is not fast and I think I would feel a lot of pressure if I was on the subscription plan. I'm open to suggestions.
Jan 4, 2017 20:20:34 #
This is one place you can learn PS and LR and there are others.
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyMorganti
Photoshop For Photographers
Learn Lightroom
Lightroom Quick Tips
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyMorganti
Photoshop For Photographers
Learn Lightroom
Lightroom Quick Tips
Cwilson341 wrote:
No I haven't. I learned Capture NX2 fairly well a... (show quote)
Jan 4, 2017 20:46:40 #
RedArrow wrote:
This is one place you can learn PS and LR and there are others.
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyMorganti
Photoshop For Photographers
Learn Lightroom
Lightroom Quick Tips
https://www.youtube.com/user/AnthonyMorganti
Photoshop For Photographers
Learn Lightroom
Lightroom Quick Tips
Thank you. I'll take a look.
Jan 5, 2017 16:20:15 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
I had a vision for this when I took the shot but after a lot of consideration, the vision changed - good or bad - I'm not sure. I would really like your thoughts on this as presented. It isn't what I had in mind to start with but rather where I ended up.
subtle and very appealing color and lighting. Strong composition. I think this is an effective photo that does speak about the end of the day. Nicely done.
Erich
Jan 5, 2017 16:24:45 #
ebrunner wrote:
subtle and very appealing color and lighting. Strong composition. I think this is an effective photo that does speak about the end of the day. Nicely done.
Erich
Erich
Thank you Erich. I appreciate your positive comments!
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