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Mar 21, 2017 18:37:52 #
Sally, the second photo of the yellow poppies you just uploaded..... was there any wind when you took the photo? It looks much clearer than the other two, but when I zoom in on the flowers they are blurry, so either up your shutter speed (and yes, you can get a faster shutter speed by using a higher ISO) or use a tripod. Did you try taking multiple high speed shots? 
Mar 21, 2017 18:38:50 #
Sally D wrote:
Some of the horses have become pretty desensitized by people like me who hang around to take their pictures. As long as we take it nice and slow, we can get pretty close, especially if they're preoccupied with something else. I love watching them and seeing their family dynamics.
Great shot of the gray Sally!! It must be so much fun to sit and watch them - I'm truly envious that you are able to do that
Mar 21, 2017 18:44:46 #
Sally D wrote:
I agree that these were not taken at the best time of day . . . unfortunately, when I've been out late in the afternoon, the horses seem to be more interested in just lolling around . . . I'm going to post a couple that were taken afternoon light. I have trouble deciding if action or lighting is more important! Wish they'd perform on demand.
Thanks for your time.
Thanks for your time.
Sally, is there a fast action setting on your camera? It's an auto setting, try using that for a few shots and see if your photos come out clearer. Your top horse is out of focus and the second one is better, but still has some blur to it.
Mar 21, 2017 18:56:19 #
Sally D wrote:
I am new to the forum and a new hobby photographer... (show quote)
Welcome to the UHH forum. I think the poppies could stand sharpening. As far as the wild horses - WOW! Perfect captures! You did a spectacular job shooting the action of these gorgeous animals.
Mar 21, 2017 19:04:41 #
Sally D wrote:
I am new to the forum and a new hobby photographer... (show quote)
Hi Sally,
If you use "Quote Reply" below the reply you're answering, then we'll all know for sure who you are referring to.
Mar 21, 2017 19:23:00 #
Sally D wrote:
Boy, so much information! Thanks for taking time to provide such a thorough response. I will try to use a lower ISO and increasing the aperture. The problem is with the horses, there's not much time to get the shot and I have to make sure that the shutter speed is fast enough but I'll give it a try.
I've made some notes on your comments and will try to put them to use. Thanks again for your time.
I've made some notes on your comments and will try to put them to use. Thanks again for your time.
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Mar 21, 2017 20:02:55 #
The horse images are great Sally. Next time check the "store original" box when sending photos to UHH, we can get a much better view that way. Stay shooting in raw, you will have much better control of your editing what ever the program you are using.
Don
Don
Mar 21, 2017 20:59:41 #
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Mar 21, 2017 21:04:46 #
Sally D wrote:
I am new to the forum and a new hobby photographer... (show quote)
I like 3 and especially 4, very nice.
Mar 21, 2017 21:17:20 #
I enjoyed every one of those images, especially the horses (because I don't see horses at Longwood Gardens here in Pennsylvania but do see them in Bucks County where I live).
As I recall from reading the UHH rules, it is not necessary to 'save the original' as suggested but, if you feel you really want to give some viewers the benefit of scrutinizing your work, feel free to do so. Personally, I am coming to see some of the work people have done and, whether I like it or not isn't important. What is important is that the person taking the photo likes it.
I guess it goes without saying, the best camera you can have is the one you will use and, as long as you are pleased with your image, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks of it.
My opinion of yours?... I enjoyed them.
Welcome to the forum and I look forward to seeing more.
As I recall from reading the UHH rules, it is not necessary to 'save the original' as suggested but, if you feel you really want to give some viewers the benefit of scrutinizing your work, feel free to do so. Personally, I am coming to see some of the work people have done and, whether I like it or not isn't important. What is important is that the person taking the photo likes it.
I guess it goes without saying, the best camera you can have is the one you will use and, as long as you are pleased with your image, it doesn't really matter what anyone else thinks of it.
My opinion of yours?... I enjoyed them.
Welcome to the forum and I look forward to seeing more.
Mar 21, 2017 22:19:59 #
Love the horses. The flowers seem a bit soft though. I use the Canon software's unsharp mask, but mostly I just use Photo Gallery which comes on Windows 7, since I usually shoot jpegs. You may want to use a smaller apperature for the flowers. If you click on the little box to the right that states "store original" before sending your photos, we can download and get more info on how you are shooting, settings, etc.
Mar 21, 2017 22:32:08 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
The wild horses images are great, the flowers seem a bit out of focus.
What he said.
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Mar 21, 2017 22:59:11 #
viscountdriver wrote:
Yes,very fine shots of the horses,not so good of the flowers.where was your focus point?.
Next tome I'll be sure to check store original. I just tried to focus o a single flower with a shallow depth of field but I agree, it doesn't seem to be quite in focus. This was hand held. I'm going to try with a tripod next time out.
Mar 21, 2017 23:07:06 #
Susan689 wrote:
Sally, the second photo of the yellow poppies you just uploaded..... was there any wind when you took the photo? It looks much clearer than the other two, but when I zoom in on the flowers they are blurry, so either up your shutter speed (and yes, you can get a faster shutter speed by using a higher ISO) or use a tripod. Did you try taking multiple high speed shots?
Thanks, Susan. You're right, there was a breeze when I was shooting. While I'm careful about shutter speed when I'm shooting horses, I guess I should have upped it. I have found that when I'm shooting the horses, if I take multiple high speed shots, I've got a better chance of getting at least one that's pretty well focused.
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