Out of comfort mode
Nov 18, 2020 20:50:54 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
I use flash, a lot. It was nice and there were birds at the feeder. Had a few minutes before I had to leave so... grab the camera and tried a little experiment. Almost mid day the worst time to shoot.
I really like flash and think it does a wonderful job, even mid day. Will probably not make a habit of no flash but might try it again. Then again I have been known to pack in a couple 600ws strobes with really light stands and head down the trail to a water fall. These new strobes with the small Lithium batteries are a dream come true.
PS, these are heavily cropped.
I really like flash and think it does a wonderful job, even mid day. Will probably not make a habit of no flash but might try it again. Then again I have been known to pack in a couple 600ws strobes with really light stands and head down the trail to a water fall. These new strobes with the small Lithium batteries are a dream come true.
PS, these are heavily cropped.
Nov 18, 2020 20:57:36 #
You have rendered these little bird quite nicely. I rarely use a flash. I don’t like the after effects. Can you clarify your use of flash during the daytime?
Nov 18, 2020 21:28:14 #
Appy
Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)
Using flash you better get it right the first time, eh?
Is that to make sure your point of view is lightened?
Is that to make sure your point of view is lightened?
Nov 18, 2020 21:45:46 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
Scruples wrote:
You have rendered these little bird quite nicely. I rarely use a flash. I don’t like the after effects. Can you clarify your use of flash during the daytime?
Yes during the day. I use it to fill in shadows but also to add effects. In most of me bird pictures I have 2 or even three light sources. I like back light and will often use a orange filter on a flash behind the shot. You can balance the light with the ambient (think of dappled light) or add softer light to a daylight shot. It is easier on a cloudy day though. I used three lights on these shots. A yellow light was lighting a bush in the background. Shot at about 25 feet from a blind with a feeder off to the left out of frame.
Nov 18, 2020 21:57:17 #
Currently, I don’t have much success with birds. I appreciate your tips. I hope to use them in the future.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Nov 18, 2020 22:11:22 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
Appy wrote:
Is that to make sure your point of view is lightened?
Is that to make sure your point of view is lightened?
I am not sure I understand the question. I just like the results I get. I use manual a lot and aperture mode as well. A lot of ettl and some manual power depending on how it is working (I am kind of lazy that way). Move the lights around as the ambient changes, or if I want to play around some.
Nov 18, 2020 22:14:33 #
rick_n_wv
Loc: Charleston WV
Scruples wrote:
Currently, I don’t have much success with birds. I appreciate your tips. I hope to use them in the future.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Feeders help a lot. Birds don't sit still very long.
Nov 19, 2020 11:10:26 #
Appy
Loc: Flint Hills (Ks)
rick_n_wv wrote:
I am not sure I understand the question. I just like the results I get. I use manual a lot and aperture mode as well. A lot of ettl and some manual power depending on how it is working (I am kind of lazy that way). Move the lights around as the ambient changes, or if I want to play around some.
Whatever you're doing sure works well for you. Beautiful shots.
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