Learning GBH behavior seems easier than mastering the D7500 in the heat of the moment
Dec 7, 2018 21:06:15 #
I have been working in the Blue Grass FWA over the last 7 or 8 months and have found a nesting pair of GBH and, as I have spent time stalking/studying/photographing them, I find that I am becoming very aware of their behavior patterns and their hunting habits and flight patterns. It has made it much easier to get closer and capture them. I find however, that now that I know some of their patterns, I am much more adept at being ready for their movements than I am at using my D7500's controls as fast as I want (SO FAR). Today it was overcast and late in the afternoon. I KNEW I was going to be in trouble with lighting, and so I used a wider aperture and tried to keep the shutter speed slower to allow for a lower ISO. Great plan. I got some keepers, but I am now becoming so sensitive to noise... The better we get, the higher our expectations of ourselves right? So, I thought I'd share a couple of keepers... as always, better downloaded....
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This is thru the tall grass....
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It was getting dark... so lots of noise....
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Dec 7, 2018 21:49:14 #
Ah, you've discovered that studying and knowing your subject really enhances your ability to catch the photograph you want. Good for you. These photographs easily prove your time was well spent.
--Bob
--Bob
swartfort wrote:
I have been working in the Blue Grass FWA over the... (show quote)
Dec 7, 2018 22:07:35 #
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Dec 8, 2018 05:06:10 #
Shoot, edit, analyze, investigate, repeat. And in most cases, improve with each new cycle. And, in many of the steps, lust for more gear 
Wonderful examples of this GBH! Keep them coming.
Wonderful examples of this GBH! Keep them coming.Dec 8, 2018 08:58:03 #
swartfort wrote:
I have been working in the Blue Grass FWA over the... (show quote)
Don't worry about the noise. Keep the shutter speed fast enough to keep the blur out. A sharp image is much preferred and should always triumph over noise. You can use Topaz AI Clear to rid the noise.
Dec 8, 2018 09:12:58 #
dparsh
Loc: Massachusetts
great and beautiful shots!! I happen to like the noise in #4, in this particular shot it just seems to work for some reason.
Dec 8, 2018 09:36:59 #
Nice work and great hunting! Low light is always tough and you did really will to get the quality you did. But..........., and I hate to say this, a full frame camera my be in your future. Sorry.
Dec 8, 2018 09:44:30 #
Nalu wrote:
But..........., and I hate to say this, a full frame camera my be in your future. Sorry.
While that may be true, I know it's a bit early to start another GAS attack for me. If and/or until I find that it is the d7500 that is the major factor in slowing my photo skills growth, I plan on just using this body to the very best of my abilities. Now longer/faster glass...well that is a much different discussion.... Thanks all for the input!
Dec 8, 2018 10:21:00 #
Yeh, I understand about the GAS issue. I have been going through a major one for the last 6 months. I am not sure it is curable at this point unless I empty by bank account.
swartfort wrote:
While that may be true, I know it's a bit early to start another GAS attack for me. If and/or until I find that it is the d7500 that is the major factor in slowing my photo skills growth, I plan on just using this body to the very best of my abilities. Now longer/faster glass...well that is a much different discussion.... Thanks all for the input!
Dec 8, 2018 10:28:53 #
GLKTN
Loc: TN
Good job. I am about to start wildlife photography myself. As a bow hunter I know about learning animal behavior and hunting techniques. I look forward to applying that experience to hunting photos. Now I have to learn and develop photo technique.
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