Had to try the dragons
Jul 14, 2018 15:28:46 #
All these dragon photos took me out to the back yard. I learned that shooting with the 24-70 at 70mm (1st shot) produced a body completely in focus. Going to the 100-400 at 400 (2nd shot) produced great eye detail but the rear of the body got lost. Since both were hand held, next time I will use a mono pod to see if I get better results.
Jul 14, 2018 15:29:54 #
Jul 14, 2018 15:30:57 #
angler wrote:
Excellent shots Mike.
Thanks, Jim! Appreciate you looking in.
Jul 14, 2018 15:40:59 #
Really lovely, Mike. The last one is super nice.
--Bob
--Bob
UTMike wrote:
All these dragon photos took me out to the back yard. I learned that shooting with the 24-70 at 70mm (1st shot) produced a body completely in focus. Going to the 100-400 at 400 (2nd shot) produced great eye detail but the rear of the body got lost. Since both were hand held, next time I will use a mono pod to see if I get better results.
Jul 14, 2018 15:50:38 #
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Jul 14, 2018 15:58:36 #
rmalarz wrote:
Really lovely, Mike. The last one is super nice.
--Bob
--Bob
Thanks, Bob, the last one taught me the need for support with a close 400mm attempt.
Jul 14, 2018 15:59:22 #
NMGal wrote:
Nothing wrong with sharp eyes and fuzzy tail.
That sounds like something my mother would say to me - lol. Thanks for looking!
Jul 14, 2018 16:00:29 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Nice, and very sharp photos. DOF is more shallow with the longer lens.
Thanks for checking out the photos. I am going to have to learn better support ideas for future shots.
Jul 14, 2018 16:08:42 #
Love the delicate detail of the “feet”, the hair on the legs, the structure on the wings. Good capture!
Jul 14, 2018 16:32:11 #
Nice shots, Mike. I think the mono pod idea is a good one. I don't understand the obsession with hand held shots. I would say that 85% or more of my photo's are from a monopod. I'm looking forward to seeing your next try at dragons.
Jul 14, 2018 16:57:23 #
SRHansen wrote:
Love the delicate detail of the “feet”, the hair on the legs, the structure on the wings. Good capture!
I appreciate you looking and the kind words.
Jul 14, 2018 16:58:26 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Nice shots, Mike. I think the mono pod idea is a good one. I don't understand the obsession with hand held shots. I would say that 85% or more of my photo's are from a monopod. I'm looking forward to seeing your next try at dragons.
Thanks for looking, Chief. At my age, I am in favor of anything that will help.
Jul 14, 2018 19:20:41 #
Nice shots Mike. I use a gimbal head on a tripod for them but I'm shooting using a 200-500mm at a relatively close distance. vz
Jul 14, 2018 19:26:54 #
vonzip wrote:
Nice shots Mike. I use a gimbal head on a tripod for them but I'm shooting using a 200-500mm at a relatively close distance. vz
Thanks for looking in, vz. I have not advanced enough on tripods yet. Just use the fixed head for landscapes. I guess I am going to have to take another step in my learning curve.
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