Tugs On The Hudson River
Apr 26, 2020 10:23:05 #
Bought a boat a couple of months ago to get out on the Hudson River to shoot river traffic and wildlife. Just a 16' fishing boat. I don't fish but it is perfect for running the river and poking around the shallows. Had a beautiful day yesterday so, while getting used to the boat (First one in 45 yrs) I did manage to get a few shots. A couple of tugs bringing a crane up-river at Germantown, NY. Sure beats sitting at home!
Apr 26, 2020 10:39:02 #
Very nice!! These are so sharp for being in a boat, I take photo's out of our boat but don't get them this sharp....tell me your secret!
Apr 26, 2020 10:41:30 #
Nice photos thanks for sharing saying hello from Pittsburgh.Stay safe and healthy.
Apr 26, 2020 11:02:10 #
CindyHouk wrote:
Very nice!! These are so sharp for being in a boat, I take photo's out of our boat but don't get them this sharp....tell me your secret!
Thank You! I can understand your problem. I was also trying to get a some shots of an eagle guarding it's nest, but, aside from being too far away it was almost impossible to get good focus from a small boat which never stops pitching and rocking on open water. Otherwise, it's largely a matter of as high a shutter speed as practical and being able to compensate for the boat's motion. I sailed on small ocean freighters many years ago and, like most every other sailor, quickly learned to compensate for the endless motion of the ship. Seems I can still do it fairly well.
Apr 26, 2020 11:05:00 #
northsidejoe wrote:
Nice photos thanks for sharing saying hello from Pittsburgh.Stay safe and healthy.
Thank You!
Like your quote. Reminds me of the Judge Judy saying: "Beauty fades. Dumb is forever!"
Apr 26, 2020 11:05:01 #
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Apr 26, 2020 11:46:30 #
LFingar wrote:
Thank You! I can understand your problem. I was al... (show quote)
I get lucky every once in a while and get some sharp shots...but more go into the delete pile than anything!! Great shot of the eagle.
Apr 26, 2020 11:50:40 #
Bill 45 wrote:
Nice pictures and a nice way to spend a day.
Thank You! Unfortunately, lately we seem to be getting about one good day and then five or six lousy ones.
Apr 26, 2020 12:16:42 #
LFingar wrote:
Thank You! Unfortunately, lately we seem to be getting about one good day and then five or six lousy ones.
You got that right.
Apr 26, 2020 17:41:42 #
CindyHouk wrote:
I get lucky every once in a while and get some sharp shots...but more go into the delete pile than anything!! Great shot of the eagle.
We all delete, or should delete, more photos then what we say we do! I know I could certainly reduce the amount of storage space I use if it wasn't for that simple little phrase that pops into my head when I start sorting: "Well.....Maybe...."
Apr 26, 2020 20:19:37 #
LFingar wrote:
Bought a boat a couple of months ago to get out on the Hudson River to shoot river traffic and wildlife. Just a 16' fishing boat. I don't fish but it is perfect for running the river and poking around the shallows. Had a beautiful day yesterday so, while getting used to the boat (First one in 45 yrs) I did manage to get a few shots. A couple of tugs bringing a crane up-river at Germantown, NY. Sure beats sitting at home!
I really enjoyed this set, excellent subject matter and fantastic photography. No matter how close you look, each image is razor sharp. Thanks for posting.
Phil
Apr 26, 2020 22:15:06 #
GPS Phil wrote:
I really enjoyed this set, excellent subject matter and fantastic photography. No matter how close you look, each image is razor sharp. Thanks for posting.
Phil
Phil
Thanks!
Is that a J3 or a Super Cub?
Apr 26, 2020 22:26:55 #
LFingar wrote:
Thanks!
Is that a J3 or a Super Cub?
Is that a J3 or a Super Cub?
You have a good eye, it is a J3. Most of my air to air and air to ground images
are shot from that aircraft! While we are asking questions, were you using your 5DM4 for those shots? I always had an itch for the 5DM3 but could not afford two systems.
Apr 26, 2020 22:56:46 #
GPS Phil wrote:
You have a good eye, it is a J3. Most of my air to air and air to ground images
are shot from that aircraft! While we are asking questions, were you using your 5DM4 for those shots? I always had an itch for the 5DM3 but could not afford two systems.
are shot from that aircraft! While we are asking questions, were you using your 5DM4 for those shots? I always had an itch for the 5DM3 but could not afford two systems.
I have taken off in both a J3 and a Super Cub but have never landed in either.
I was using my EOS R. I bought it in Jan 2019 and a few months later sold my 5DIV when I realized I was no longer using it. The 5DIV is excellent but I like the R better. Now I'm just waiting for the EOS R5 to come out.
BTW, the lens I used was the EF 100-400 L II.
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