High Key BIFs
Aug 22, 2021 11:56:15 #
On Friday I spent the morning at Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge just north of Ogden, Utah. In processing the shots I noticed a high-key effect. We have a serious smoke problem and the light produced is much like looking into a fluorescent light. The road going around the major marsh places me facing the sun in attempting most BIFs facing into that marsh.
I tried various steps in the post processing of these shots. Please let me know what you think of the backgrounds and any other suggestions or comments you may have.
As aways, downloads give the best view.
TECH NOTES: Sony 100 - 400mm, f/5.6/6.3 G lens with a Sony 2X tc on a Sony a7C body. These shots at 1024mm and ISO 1000.
I tried various steps in the post processing of these shots. Please let me know what you think of the backgrounds and any other suggestions or comments you may have.
As aways, downloads give the best view.
TECH NOTES: Sony 100 - 400mm, f/5.6/6.3 G lens with a Sony 2X tc on a Sony a7C body. These shots at 1024mm and ISO 1000.
Aug 22, 2021 12:25:11 #
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Aug 22, 2021 12:33:39 #
Iron Sight wrote:
I like all of them. Maybe no 4 best.
Was a tripod involved?
Was a tripod involved?
Thanks, John, I used a monopod. I cannot track BIFs with a tripod. Of course, there is a theory that I cannot track BIFs with anything (LOL).
Aug 22, 2021 12:34:03 #
Aug 22, 2021 12:35:45 #
A great series, Mike. The background is bleh. Don’t know what to suggest, but maybe you can change the sky color, or the water?
Aug 22, 2021 12:57:21 #
Photomac
Loc: The Dalles, Or
I think these are very artistic, particularly the first, except I would remove the partial reflection the lower Rt corner. The yellow and lines bring me to Japanese like art. Any of them would be a nice print. Thanks for sharing.
Aug 22, 2021 13:07:09 #
NMGal wrote:
A great series, Mike. The background is bleh. Don’t know what to suggest, but maybe you can change the sky color, or the water?
Thanks, Barbara, I think the neutral background is what makes high key.
Aug 22, 2021 13:07:42 #
Photomac wrote:
I think these are very artistic, particularly the first, except I would remove the partial reflection the lower Rt corner. The yellow and lines bring me to Japanese like art. Any of them would be a nice print. Thanks for sharing.
And thank you for taking the time to look and your feedback.
Aug 22, 2021 13:17:36 #
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Aug 22, 2021 13:46:28 #
weberwest wrote:
Nice effects Mike, I like #4 the best also.
I appreciate you looking and your feedback, Joe.
Aug 22, 2021 13:47:05 #
Aug 22, 2021 14:08:44 #
UTMike wrote:
Thanks, John, I used a monopod. I cannot track BIFs with a tripod. Of course, there is a theory that I cannot track BIFs with anything (LOL).
Theory, smeary. These are all nice. And I'm not going to say "for the conditions" either. Anything in the near future indicating an improvement in the local smoke situation?
Aug 22, 2021 14:45:26 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Theory, smeary. These are all nice. And I'm not going to say "for the conditions" either. Anything in the near future indicating an improvement in the local smoke situation?
Thanks, Chief. Things are looking up. We got more rain last night and there is less smoke in the sky. It all depends, however, on what California can do with its fire.
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