Posts for: Silvermeteor
Jan 15, 2015 02:10:01 #
Jan 15, 2015 01:55:18 #
Nice shot. I guess I'll have to look harder when I'm out.
Jan 15, 2015 01:50:17 #
I'd say you were in the right place at the right time and came away with a great image because you were prepared. Good job!
Jan 15, 2015 01:47:27 #
Allen they look very nice. I have just made three posts in the Gallery section titled Backyard Birds of South Carolina.
I had to make three separate posts since I only seem able to post three images at a time.
Ahhhh. I just read below how to do it. Oh well. Everyone is a newb at some time. lol
Thanks for your input.
I had to make three separate posts since I only seem able to post three images at a time.
Ahhhh. I just read below how to do it. Oh well. Everyone is a newb at some time. lol
Thanks for your input.
Jan 15, 2015 01:35:34 #
Jan 15, 2015 01:32:48 #
New Topic
I guess I can only upload a maximum of three images at a time.
I guess I can only upload a maximum of three images at a time.
Gold Finch
Chickadee
Thrush (?)
Jan 15, 2015 01:28:33 #
We actually saw the sun the other day and I decided to try my hand once again on the birds that come to our feeder.
I am using a Canon T3i and a Canon EFS 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS STM lens.
The photos have been cropped and adjusted in Lightroom 5.
Comments, suggestions and observations are actively solicited.
I am using a Canon T3i and a Canon EFS 55-250mm f4-5.6 IS STM lens.
The photos have been cropped and adjusted in Lightroom 5.
Comments, suggestions and observations are actively solicited.
Jan 15, 2015 00:41:34 #
I have been using single focus points most of the time. It is harder when shooting small birds because you often get the background. lol Then you can't even see the bird.
I have been using IS and from what I have been reading this may induce problems at shutter speeds of 1/500 or faster.
Many people suggest a tripod, shutter release or Live View. Wow! When I have birds coming to the feeder they simply do not stay in one place to make these practical options.
I am sure they would have their place but more likely on larger birds wading or nesting. I cannot picture someone doing either effectively while trying to capture a variety of small song birds that even refuse to land on the same branch.
I have been using IS and from what I have been reading this may induce problems at shutter speeds of 1/500 or faster.
Many people suggest a tripod, shutter release or Live View. Wow! When I have birds coming to the feeder they simply do not stay in one place to make these practical options.
I am sure they would have their place but more likely on larger birds wading or nesting. I cannot picture someone doing either effectively while trying to capture a variety of small song birds that even refuse to land on the same branch.
Jan 14, 2015 23:57:23 #
Maybe one of you can help me a little further.
I see these gorgeous images of birds that have been cropped to get in close and the eyes are crystal sharp. I have never had that kind of resolution.
Is it even possible on an APS-C format camera and, if so, is there a moderately priced lens someone on a fixed budget might be able to acquire?
I see these gorgeous images of birds that have been cropped to get in close and the eyes are crystal sharp. I have never had that kind of resolution.
Is it even possible on an APS-C format camera and, if so, is there a moderately priced lens someone on a fixed budget might be able to acquire?
Jan 14, 2015 23:20:37 #
I have been beating myself up for months over this. Thank you for your response. I guess my images may not be so bad after all considering the quality of my equipment.
Jan 14, 2015 22:24:29 #
I have a T3i with a EFS 55-250mm 1:4.5-5.6 IS STM lens.
My images look good up to a point. Then I see the sharpness of many of the other photos and mine become a poor second place finisher.
I accept the fact that images shot with my lens will never compete with those from a primary lens yet this is what I have and the best that I can afford at the moment.
Because you can zoom in so far in LR5 my images never look sharp to me. You simply cannot pick out the detail like you could if I were using a 300mm f2.8 prime lens on a full frame sensor.
I have attached an image I took today. It was cloudy out and I was only using a monopod. Also attached is a screen capture of the same image at 2:1 magnification in LR5. No image enhancements were applied.
At what level of magnification or what other criteria should I use to determine if my lens/camera/photographer combination is functioning at the highest possible level?
Is there another telephoto lens that is affordable (I'm on Social Security) that might move me to a better result.
My images look good up to a point. Then I see the sharpness of many of the other photos and mine become a poor second place finisher.
I accept the fact that images shot with my lens will never compete with those from a primary lens yet this is what I have and the best that I can afford at the moment.
Because you can zoom in so far in LR5 my images never look sharp to me. You simply cannot pick out the detail like you could if I were using a 300mm f2.8 prime lens on a full frame sensor.
I have attached an image I took today. It was cloudy out and I was only using a monopod. Also attached is a screen capture of the same image at 2:1 magnification in LR5. No image enhancements were applied.
At what level of magnification or what other criteria should I use to determine if my lens/camera/photographer combination is functioning at the highest possible level?
Is there another telephoto lens that is affordable (I'm on Social Security) that might move me to a better result.
