New with lots of questions
Nov 30, 2016 20:14:19 #
dvier
Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky
Bobspez wrote:
Took the liberty of doing a quick tweak on the thumbnail of your hawk pic in Photoshop. It is a good pic. I'm guessing you were more than 50 ft. away.
Thanks it does look better. I was about 50ft away. I appreciate any advice
Nov 30, 2016 20:45:08 #
If "drab" is a problem, this is what made a difference when I began shooting with my Nikon D5100. There was a Neutral, Standard, and Vivid mode in "Set Picture Control". There is probably a similar choice on the D500. Being somewhat of a purist, I tried shooting in "Neutral", but all of my photos looked flat. So I selected "Standard" and tweaked some of the sharpness and contrast settings, and voila! all my photos suddenly had more pizzazz without looking gaudy. ("Vivid" will give you some gaudy, if you want that effect!) Hope you get those bird shots you're after. (I'm guessing you already have some feeders out to attract them to your location.)
Nov 30, 2016 20:53:20 #
dvier
Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky
Thanks I'll check out that setting. I do have some feeders out but plan on a few more for the winter season. Eagles and hawks are my favorites so I go out and look for them when I can. Usually just drive around the country side near where I live. Thanks for the info I really appreciate it!!
Nov 30, 2016 21:30:16 #
dvier wrote:
Thanks for the great advice. Your photos are great that's what I'm striving for
Thanks Debbie.
Nov 30, 2016 22:15:47 #
mas24 wrote:
Welcome to the forum. You have a fine camera and lens. The D500 is now Nikon's best DX camera. There was a great Black Market deal on the D500. $1797 for body only. I'm building my lens collection now. Hopefully next Black Friday it will be the same price. Enjoy your new toys.
I think the deal is still available through B&H, Adorama and most likely other camera dealers.
Dec 1, 2016 03:02:06 #
dvier wrote:
I really appreciate the chance to be a part of thi... (show quote)
Welcome to the forum.
I agree with the other UHH's lose the converter.
I suggest a sturdy tri-pod and a remote release.
by the way, great setup you have.
Dec 1, 2016 07:56:45 #
dvier
Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky
Thanks! Converter is back in the box till I get the rest figured out :)
Dec 14, 2016 00:34:03 #
dvier
Loc: Hopkinsville Kentucky
dvier wrote:
Thanks! Converter is back in the box till I get the rest figured out :)
After getting a tripod, trying the advice and losing the converter I have been out taking a few shots(over 1000) and would live feedback on a couple of the images. Thanks in advance for your input.
Dec 14, 2016 04:52:31 #
I'm on my iPhone but even on the small screen you can see the difference. Good job. Now (not for me) edit your post and click store original. If you really want help from the likes of Gene51, please remember to always store original.
Dec 14, 2016 05:11:40 #
dvier wrote:
After getting a tripod, trying the advice and losing the converter I have been out taking a few shots(over 1000) and would live feedback on a couple of the images. Thanks in advance for your input.
Well, what do you think?
(I'd be damned proud, especially if a lot of the rest look like these)
Now, your next attempts should be when you have better light - hand holding, and letting the VR do it's thing.
Dec 14, 2016 11:23:48 #
dvier wrote:
After getting a tripod, trying the advice and losing the converter I have been out taking a few shots(over 1000) and would live feedback on a couple of the images. Thanks in advance for your input.
Well, well, isn't that a pleasure!?
Seeing someone log on trying to get advice, finding pages of it, wading through all the info (good and bad) and then coming up with some great images!
You can be sure that we're all pretty proud of you!
Just keep shooting, processing, shooting, processing, then shooting some more.
Best way to learn.
Dec 14, 2016 11:29:58 #
That pair of Eagles is wonderful. You have really stuck to it. Expecting some beautiful images!
Dec 14, 2016 11:34:07 #
Debbie- one more thing- The first image looks sharper than the second, but I can't really tell since it is not downloadable. It appears you can blow up either eagle head and it be clearer than the second picture. Have you tried that and am I correct?
Dec 14, 2016 11:46:31 #
Dec 14, 2016 11:47:51 #
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