Challenge: Free Sunday - February 28, 2021
Feb 27, 2021 22:59:55 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
So glad you had such a wonderful time, Larry. I've always wanted to go there and at least I can say I had a virtual trip. It's been a snowy, rainy weird week but I have a couple.
Nice Pat like that first one.
Feb 27, 2021 23:00:59 #
bdk wrote:
I had to go to one of the bird sites to find out what type this is. It is a loggerhead Shriek . The bird catches its prey, then impales it on a thorn or stick and even barbed wire, Then comes back later and eats it when it is hungry. Mother nature can be strange for sure
Nice shot bdk - thanks for info.
Feb 27, 2021 23:02:04 #
rondmallett wrote:
These hardy little guys don't let the snow bother them. I sit in a hot winter kitchen and look out my side door to enjoy this guy and his frolicking little buddies who could care less. I take pride in somehow surviving another Colorado blizzard, they see it as just another excuse for a lively party!
Nice one rondmallett
Feb 27, 2021 23:02:28 #
Feb 27, 2021 23:10:53 #
SueScott wrote:
I did some planned shots Wednesday afternoon at our church with the new 70-200 lens. I'm rather disappointed with Chloe's picture as try as I might I couldn't get a sharp focus on her face. I think it is because there wasn't enough contrast. I'm happy with the other two images and with this lens overall.
Nice ones Sue, interesting one of Cloe though. May I ask what focal length was set. To me everything is little fuzzy, maybe motion blur??
Feb 28, 2021 01:39:01 #
Shooter41
Loc: Wichita, KS
SueScott wrote:
I did some planned shots Wednesday afternoon at our church with the new 70-200 lens. I'm rather disappointed with Chloe's picture as try as I might I couldn't get a sharp focus on her face. I think it is because there wasn't enough contrast. I'm happy with the other two images and with this lens overall.
Dear SueScott...I love your concept of Chloe reading the Bible under candlelight. Having experienced the very same problem as your inability to get a sharp focus on her face in low light, made me wonder two things,
#1- When you take advantage of trying that same concept again, is there any way that you could add additional soft constant lighting only on her face, like portrait photographers use called a tube light. A used old oatmeal tube with a light bulb behind it, held by a friend assisting you, standing just out of frame will work. You could leave the candle in place implying that is the lighting, and still allow you to achieve a much better sharp focus?
#2- Can you choose to have your camera on a tripod so that you can arrange everything just like you want, before gently pressing the shutter having eliminated any possibility of camera shake?
I predict you will have created the same crisp image as the beautiful stained glass church window ypu captured, as well as an excellent image that not only pleases Chloe, but also tells quite a story that you can share with your family and friends at your church You do very nice photography work!
Feb 28, 2021 05:09:27 #
lhammer43 wrote:
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Thanks for the virtual trip Larry and also for hosting once again
Feb 28, 2021 05:10:07 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
So glad you had such a wonderful time, Larry. I've always wanted to go there and at least I can say I had a virtual trip. It's been a snowy, rainy weird week but I have a couple.
P1. #1 is a great shot Pat, good to view
Feb 28, 2021 05:10:37 #
bdk wrote:
I had to go to one of the bird sites to find out what type this is. It is a loggerhead Shriek . The bird catches its prey, then impales it on a thorn or stick and even barbed wire, Then comes back later and eats it when it is hungry. Mother nature can be strange for sure
Feb 28, 2021 05:11:21 #
rondmallett wrote:
These hardy little guys don't let the snow bother them. I sit in a hot winter kitchen and look out my side door to enjoy this guy and his frolicking little buddies who could care less. I take pride in somehow surviving another Colorado blizzard, they see it as just another excuse for a lively party!
Glad you stayed warm
Feb 28, 2021 05:11:42 #
Feb 28, 2021 05:13:43 #
SueScott wrote:
I did some planned shots Wednesday afternoon at our church with the new 70-200 lens. I'm rather disappointed with Chloe's picture as try as I might I couldn't get a sharp focus on her face. I think it is because there wasn't enough contrast. I'm happy with the other two images and with this lens overall.
Tripod or monopod may help, also manual focus, love the stained glass window Sue
Feb 28, 2021 05:14:13 #
Transbuff1985 wrote:
Thanks Larry for hosting. Like your post great first one.
Just took this evening thought I would share.
Just took this evening thought I would share.
Very good Bob
Feb 28, 2021 06:05:52 #
Feb 28, 2021 06:10:55 #
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