Sharp Photo
Mar 14, 2017 07:52:17 #
I would try a tripod, and a wired remote, take some test shots and compare. Also I don't use BBF for birds.
Mar 14, 2017 08:06:58 #
Careful on the approach. If I recall correctly, a Federal statute says no closer than 200 feet to a nest. Best.
Mar 14, 2017 08:28:20 #
Faster shutter speed might help if handholding and not using IS... twice the focal length would be minimum and 3 times FL even better. Just an option to try going forward.
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Best,
Todd Ferguson
Mar 14, 2017 09:05:11 #
Did you focus on the bird and then reframe? looks to me that the branches in the center of the shot are in focus. Leaving the bird (further back) just out of the depth of field.
Mar 14, 2017 11:27:12 #
Retired fat guy with a camera
Loc: Colorado
Good job. Eyes are clear, the beak is sharp. It's a keeper for sure
I love my 1D Mark lll. If anything happens to it. I'll get another one.
I love my 1D Mark lll. If anything happens to it. I'll get another one.
Mar 14, 2017 11:53:20 #
Bill_de wrote:
It just needs a little post processing. This is from the original post.
Again, you defy the issue that images shown to us in thumbnail are of no value whatsoever. If there is a sharpness point to the last post it should allow us to look at the "Download" post. Check "store original".
This last post is a waste of yours and our times.
Mar 14, 2017 12:36:26 #
garyhile wrote:
Just joined. Shooting birds I use my Canon Mark III with a 100mm-400mm IS II lens. I try to use the best combination of shutter speed and auto ISO. Most pictures are still rather soft. I use a single point to focus. Use back focus button. Settings were 1/640 sec, F 6.3, 371mm
Any general suggestions would be appreciated.
Any general suggestions would be appreciated.
Just adding a point. Every RAW shot, you send into LR needs "sharpening". Sometimes + 70~90%. Some cameras ( sRGB) tend to over saturate the reds and bloom out. For this you need to tweak your WB slider. Notice how sharp it gets. Use "spot metering"! for back-lit scenarios. Include shallow DOF!
Mar 14, 2017 12:42:07 #
garyhile wrote:
I shoot in the Raw.
That's fine in Florida but there are still lots of places where you would freeze your a$$ off.
Mar 14, 2017 12:54:48 #
garyhile wrote:
Hey Bill ... Please expand on the Unmask words ...
The Unsharp Mask is an option in Photoshop and other programs. The name is a carryover from the wet darkroom. It was a process used to give the impression of sharpening.
There are three adjustments you can make.
Amount - Radius - Threshold
Using settings of 250% - 0.2 pixels - 0 levels lets me sharpen a little at a time adding to it 1, 2, or 3 times to get the desired amount of sharpness.
HTH
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Mar 14, 2017 14:05:25 #
garyhile
Loc: Stuart, FL
Thanks Bill. I am pretty sure we are ok. The photo is at nearly 400mm, cropped and zoomed. We have a resident ranger on site. I should confirm with him.
thanks again
thanks again
Mar 14, 2017 16:57:45 #
Looks really great on the download
the branch is distracting try cropping
and just feather the bird great photo
chuck
the branch is distracting try cropping
and just feather the bird great photo
chuck
Mar 14, 2017 17:51:56 #
garyhile wrote:
Just joined. Shooting birds I use my Canon Mark III with a 100mm-400mm IS II lens. I try to use the best combination of shutter speed and auto ISO. Most pictures are still rather soft. I use a single point to focus. Use back focus button. Settings were 1/640 sec, F 6.3, 371mm
Any general suggestions would be appreciated.
Any general suggestions would be appreciated.
Gary, a couple of questions. First, are you focusing on the eaglets eyes? Seems that the tree is slightly sharper than the bird. Is your camera tripod mounted? If you are shooting handheld, a tripod and remote release may help.
Your shutter speed isn't bad - I wouldn't go under 1/500 second, but I would like to see your aperture f8 or higher.
Your photo doesn't need much improvement to make it outstanding.
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