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Apr 26, 2017 08:42:47   #
qualtalk
 
A couple of observations...

1. OUTSTANDING photos! Very clear and great detail. Nicely done! :)

2. The Tamron 70-300mm is a great lens - I have one for my Nikon D3300 and it's great when you need the extra reach. Plus, on a crop-sensor camera, the effective range is more like 450mm. There is some variation in the build quality though, and it took me three tries to get a lens with the sharpness everyone was raving about.

3. You said, "Yes they were cropped. I don't have the originals." What are you using for your post processing? Most programs are what are called "non-destructive" which means that you always have the original - the program simply stores and applies each incremental adjustment to produce the final version you see.

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Apr 26, 2017 09:13:19   #
stenojj
 
qualtalk wrote:
A couple of observations...

1. OUTSTANDING photos! Very clear and great detail. Nicely done! :)

2. The Tamron 70-300mm is a great lens - I have one for my Nikon D3300 and it's great when you need the extra reach. Plus, on a crop-sensor camera, the effective range is more like 450mm. There is some variation in the build quality though, and it took me three tries to get a lens with the sharpness everyone was raving about.

3. You said, "Yes they were cropped. I don't have the originals." What are you using for your post processing? Most programs are what are called "non-destructive" which means that you always have the original - the program simply stores and applies each incremental adjustment to produce the final version you see.
A couple of observations... br br 1. OUTSTANDING ... (show quote)


Thanks for all the information. As far as post processing, I use Photoshop Elements 14. The problem is .... my computer crashed within the last month and I had to reinstall the program on my new computer so I doubt I can get that original shot back. I normally back up all my photos on an external drive, but in this case I just backed up all the cropped ones thinking I wouldn't need the originals again.

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Apr 26, 2017 09:16:23   #
anneglo Loc: Georgia
 
stenojj wrote:
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I went overboard buying lenses because I didn't know what I wanted or needed. I have a Tamron 70-300 that I thought would come in handy for some longer shots. My husband and I were out the other day (he has wonderful eyes for spotting wildlife). We came across an eagle in a tree, but I didn't have my camera so we went home and got it. The eagle was gone from the spot we saw it, but lo and behold we found it in another spot. My husband pulled over and I just started shooting. I'm teaching myself BBF (back button focus). The only thing I forgot to do is when my husband made noise so I could catch a shot of the eagle in flight, I forgot to change my camera to "shutter priority." All in all, I am very pleased with my shots. There was no post editing done on these except cropping. Any opinions are welcome to this newbie.
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I we... (show quote)


All I can say is "wow"!!

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Apr 26, 2017 09:20:44   #
anneglo Loc: Georgia
 
stenojj wrote:
Yes they were cropped. I don't have the originals. However, I usually try and crop with Rule of 3rds in mind, but in this case I was so zoomed in and focused right on the eagle that there really wasn't enough room around him to make that composition.

A couple days after I took these photos, my husband and I were on our way out of town and I "did" have my camera with me. Again, my husband saw a couple eagles in a tree and we turned around so I could try and capture shots again. This time I did crop like the way you suggested. This one was more of a challenge because he was in a tree and I didn't have that sharp blue sky background, but am still pleased with my efforts.
Yes they were cropped. I don't have the originals.... (show quote)


I really like this one with the eagle in the tree!

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Apr 26, 2017 09:56:36   #
lilac
 
stenojj wrote:
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I went overboard buying lenses because I didn't know what I wanted or needed. I have a Tamron 70-300 that I thought would come in handy for some longer shots. My husband and I were out the other day (he has wonderful eyes for spotting wildlife). We came across an eagle in a tree, but I didn't have my camera so we went home and got it. The eagle was gone from the spot we saw it, but lo and behold we found it in another spot. My husband pulled over and I just started shooting. I'm teaching myself BBF (back button focus). The only thing I forgot to do is when my husband made noise so I could catch a shot of the eagle in flight, I forgot to change my camera to "shutter priority." All in all, I am very pleased with my shots. There was no post editing done on these except cropping. Any opinions are welcome to this newbie.
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I we... (show quote)


Congradulations on these amazing images. They are very well done. I too would be pleased.

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Apr 26, 2017 10:42:36   #
Mi630
 
Very nice pictures. My only comment and I may be the only one is the part about making noise to make the eagle fly. That just kind of bothers me. Sometimes you have to be patient. I have shot a lot of eagles in the wintertime and that would be a big no-no where I shoot since it causes them to use a lot of energy. I know it is not winter time now obviously. Maybe it's just me. Very nice portraits however.

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Apr 26, 2017 10:43:33   #
flathead27ford Loc: Colorado, North of Greeley
 
Fantastic set and what a great way to start your first photo shoot of an eagle. Great job. Cheers.

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Apr 26, 2017 10:48:08   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
Nice shots! I'm so envious.

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Apr 26, 2017 11:27:27   #
Mrsmoses Loc: Oregon
 
stenojj wrote:
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I went overboard buying lenses because I didn't know what I wanted or needed. I have a Tamron 70-300 that I thought would come in handy for some longer shots. My husband and I were out the other day (he has wonderful eyes for spotting wildlife). We came across an eagle in a tree, but I didn't have my camera so we went home and got it. The eagle was gone from the spot we saw it, but lo and behold we found it in another spot. My husband pulled over and I just started shooting. I'm teaching myself BBF (back button focus). The only thing I forgot to do is when my husband made noise so I could catch a shot of the eagle in flight, I forgot to change my camera to "shutter priority." All in all, I am very pleased with my shots. There was no post editing done on these except cropping. Any opinions are welcome to this newbie.
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I we... (show quote)


Excellent and keep shooting and posting..

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Apr 26, 2017 11:43:04   #
I STOP TO SHOOT Loc: By the No. CA Sea
 
stenojj wrote:
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I went overboard buying lenses because I didn't know what I wanted or needed. I have a Tamron 70-300 that I thought would come in handy for some longer shots. My husband and I were out the other day (he has wonderful eyes for spotting wildlife). We came across an eagle in a tree, but I didn't have my camera so we went home and got it. The eagle was gone from the spot we saw it, but lo and behold we found it in another spot. My husband pulled over and I just started shooting. I'm teaching myself BBF (back button focus). The only thing I forgot to do is when my husband made noise so I could catch a shot of the eagle in flight, I forgot to change my camera to "shutter priority." All in all, I am very pleased with my shots. There was no post editing done on these except cropping. Any opinions are welcome to this newbie.
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I we... (show quote)


stenojj: As you should be proud, great shots shots for a newbie you did very well. Thank you for sharing...

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Apr 26, 2017 12:15:00   #
Roadrunner68
 
Wow, I think you did a Wonderful job!! Really nice!! Just to get a chance at a shot like this is great!!

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Apr 26, 2017 12:21:45   #
vicksart Loc: Novato, CA -earthquake country
 
I think you did very well, capturing detail in the white areas as well as the dark.

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Apr 26, 2017 12:27:39   #
speters Loc: Grangeville/Idaho
 
stenojj wrote:
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I went overboard buying lenses because I didn't know what I wanted or needed. I have a Tamron 70-300 that I thought would come in handy for some longer shots. My husband and I were out the other day (he has wonderful eyes for spotting wildlife). We came across an eagle in a tree, but I didn't have my camera so we went home and got it. The eagle was gone from the spot we saw it, but lo and behold we found it in another spot. My husband pulled over and I just started shooting. I'm teaching myself BBF (back button focus). The only thing I forgot to do is when my husband made noise so I could catch a shot of the eagle in flight, I forgot to change my camera to "shutter priority." All in all, I am very pleased with my shots. There was no post editing done on these except cropping. Any opinions are welcome to this newbie.
I have had my Canon Rebel T6s for a year now. I we... (show quote)

You can get great BIF shots in any mode, it does not matter if you in shutter-aperture priority, or in manual!

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Apr 26, 2017 13:26:27   #
Retired fat guy with a camera Loc: Colorado
 
I remember the first Eagle shot I got. It is a great feeling. I about melted my camera. Every time he twitched I took a shot. Nice set, definitely wall hangers for sure.

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Apr 26, 2017 13:27:32   #
IBM
 
speters wrote:
You can get great BIF shots in any mode, it does not matter if you in shutter-aperture priority, or in manual!


Up to a point , nine years ago when I give up my 35mm SLR film camera for dslr I was losing flying bird shots while tickling the shutter
For focus and when spraying and praying , as soon as the bird advanced a few feet the shutter locked and by the time that went by the bird was to far out to gain focus again , I don't know if there is a way of keeping a flying bird in focus by parchely pressing shutter , I found
BBF shortly after that and it's still set that way , if my subject is not in focus I can't shoot , since I switched to BBF I have never had this
Problem again .

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