Sharp, you say you want to see SHARP! (Maybe I overdid it?)
Aug 10, 2019 14:08:40 #
AirWalter wrote:
I'm not an expert by any means Dave, but my first impression was that I have seen other Hummingbird images from you that were better (sharper) than this one.
I'm just experimenting.Aug 10, 2019 14:10:50 #
mizzee wrote:
I think you may have overdone it a bit. If you look at the outline of the hummer, you can see a slim halo line that I think is more from over sharpening than light. Or maybe just too much coffee for me this morning.
I'm not sure the halo you are talking about but the one I an see on the top edge was put there by use of a back light.
Aug 10, 2019 15:14:22 #
I looked but couldn't find the sharpening artifacts. Did you use flash to stop the wings?
Aug 10, 2019 16:16:56 #
10MPlayer wrote:
I looked but couldn't find the sharpening artifacts. Did you use flash to stop the wings?
Oh yes... Six of them firing at the same time! As someone else said, "It's a studio shot."
I tend to think about my shots for days before I take them. I used an on-line depth of field calculator to help me determine the best focal length for what I'm doing. I have been using long prime lenses, i.e. 300mm, 600mm, 840mm. I think that was a mistake. The calculator says that if I use 135mm I can get about 3.24 inches of depth of field @ f/18 when the camera is five feet from the subject. That should be enough for a hummingbird.
I happen to own a good cz (Sony G) that covers that focal length. That lens also has fast focus and a SSM. The camera is set up. Later today I'll try it out.
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pacman
Loc: Toowoomba, Qld, Australia.
I like moving subjects to be sharp in photos. You've nailed it!
Aug 10, 2019 22:44:24 #
pacman wrote:
I like moving subjects to be sharp in photos. You've nailed it!
Thank you. I'm still learning. Please go here to see my latest effort.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-605171-1.html#10400432
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Davethehiker wrote:
Oh yes... Six of them firing at the same time! As ... (show quote)
Thanks for the in-depth reply. It shows that if you want professional results you need pro equipment and pro technique. Great work.
Aug 11, 2019 18:46:56 #
Alafoto
Loc: Montgomery, AL
Zario wrote:
Wow & Wow. Beautiful. However luck factored into this wonderfol photo it took a back seat to talent, creativity, experience and lots of sweat. Thank you for sharing it.
Have to agree, it's a great photo.
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