Posts: TonyB | Ugly Hedgehog

what do I look for in a mono pod

Oops sorry for double entry.

Aug 26, 2013 12:46:32 #

what do I look for in a mono pod

I recommend the Manfrotto MM294 for entry level DSLRs and bridge cameras. It is very stiff and yet fairly light weight compared with the MM680 which would be better for big cameras and heavy lens'.

Aug 26, 2013 12:46:31 #

what do I look for in a mono pod

I recommend the Manfrotto MM294 for entry level DSLRs and bridge cameras. It is very stiff and yet fairly light weight compared with the MM680 which would be better for big cameras and heavy lens'.

Aug 26, 2013 12:27:12 #

Texture photo - Interesting, but . . .

I had never seen anything like this before yesterday, and then today, on TV 'The life of birds' it showed how and why woodpeckers saved their acorns this way. The keep going round them tapping them in so they don't fall out as they dry.

Aug 14, 2013 17:42:51 #

Macro or 'close-u-p'?

I believe that when set to macro or supermacro the camera focusses quicker than when macro is off.

Aug 14, 2013 16:15:35 #

JoboX, is that what is known as High key? I have that in my Adv filter programme. I like the way her dark eyes stand out, but I prefer the square crop that does not cut off her head. (My daughter, her grandma, spent ages trying to brush her unruly hair, but even then it stood up when it wanted to)

Aug 14, 2013 12:57:53 #

JoboX, yes it is about time I got to grips with flash, but its even more complicated than photography, so many things to think about. I didn't realise that I could use my on-board to trigger a remote flash, that makes it quite a bit easier.

Aug 14, 2013 12:53:46 #

GWMT, Thank you for your improvement, that is the reason I asked for assistance to improve. I like the square crop, it does not follow the thirds rule, but rules are made to be broken.

Aug 13, 2013 16:02:34 #

Thank you Photoman74, I agree that a crop off one side would bring it into line with the thirds rule as well as enabling me to get a bit closer and reducing the amount of pp required.
I put this photo into my local club competition where it wasn't placed, but I have learned a lot from the UHH, so thank you all for your kind comments

Aug 13, 2013 15:55:48 #

Thank you JoboX, Yes, my lens opens to f2 and that would have allowed iso400 as well as assisting the background blur without pp and would have reduced the halo effect round her head. The only flash I have is on camera, but maybe a little tissue paper over it would help with any harshness in lighting.
These replies have given me quite a few good ideas for the next time Jenny comes to visit.

Aug 13, 2013 09:21:07 #

John Adams wrote:

I'll bet this little sweetheart has captured your heart. Beautiful shot, beautiful baby. Thanks for sharing.

Thank you, John, she is just at the age where you have to be quick to capture her few still moments. and, yes, she has captured our hearts.

Aug 13, 2013 09:17:17 #

Thank you Cliff, I had to blur the background as it was too cluttered, and was the mothers dining room. Maybe I did too much and caused the halo effect.

Aug 12, 2013 18:19:42 #