Posts for: billnikon
Apr 6, 2024 08:05:31 #
JZA B1 wrote:
Square crop, rule of thirds, or something completely different?
How do you know which one to apply in any given situation? Any time-tested rules or just what looks best?
How do you know which one to apply in any given situation? Any time-tested rules or just what looks best?
I try to compose in the camera, if not, I can do that easily in post.
I have the rule of thirds lines on my viewfinder, so I will notice those while shooting.
But as a wildlife photographer, I try to center my subjects, especially if they are moving.
I find centering my subjects sometimes work best.
composition is a personal thing.
but when using post I am sometimes watchful of the rules.
Apr 6, 2024 08:01:22 #
JD750 wrote:
I have seen here recommendations for Wallmart printing and a friend recently recommended them. I am wondering for those who might know, how well do they hold up, do they fade over time, change colors over time?
I use them all the time. Very good prices, very nice results. Can't beat there prices.
I frame 4X6 prints and 5X7 prints, my clients are very happy with the results.
I have not noticed fading, but most of my prints are less than 5 years old.
So, maybe after 20 years, who knows, I will not be around, that's for sure.
Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
Apr 5, 2024 07:11:09 #
markwilliam1 wrote:
Why do Metal prints look so good? Way better that my wide format Canon printer! I have Lightroom, Photoshop and all the Topaz programs. We just got back from Alaska and Fabulous Metal prints were Everywhere!
At my recent show my Metal prints outsold my framed prints. Colors seem to pop more from a metal print.
But most of the time my clients still prefer framed prints.
Metal prints of my birds sold the best. But again, there is no rhyme or reason when it comes to why folks buy a framed or metal print. Highly individual.
Landscapes look especially great in metal.
Apr 5, 2024 07:07:53 #
Black Crowned Night Heron, Wakodahatchee Wetlands.
Sony a1, Sony 200-600 @ 400mm f5.6, manual exposure taken from green tree, 1/3200 sec. iso 500
Sony a1, Sony 200-600 @ 400mm f5.6, manual exposure taken from green tree, 1/3200 sec. iso 500
Apr 4, 2024 07:00:39 #
Dean37 wrote:
WOW! Received day early and I am really really in... (show quote)
Tony is far removed from my favorite person list, but here is a good tutorial you can watch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGD8mJOmzUU
Apr 4, 2024 06:55:16 #
foathog wrote:
Even with a long lens??
Yes.
Apr 4, 2024 06:54:06 #
peterjoseph wrote:
I always prefer a camera on a strap and on my shoulders. I feel it is safe and convenient too.
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
I have seen some carry the camera even DSLRs in their hand when on a shoot.
Which do you prefer?
Peter
In the wetlands you have to be ready to take an image in a nano second. That's why I hand hold my equipment.
With IBIS there is no longer a need for a tripod, especially if it is in the lens and body.
Luck favors the prepared. My camera's are pre set for birds in flight so I just lift and shoot, what could be easier.
Apr 4, 2024 06:47:31 #
You can always tell a windy day at Wakodahatchee Wetlands. Great Egret.
Apr 3, 2024 14:15:46 #
ksmmike wrote:
Nice one. Was that bird out of the nest at the gator pond?
Mike
Mike
Yes, there are two of them. They will fly around inside that area for at least another month while mom and dad bring them food.
Apr 3, 2024 07:03:56 #
Juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk, Green Cay Florida.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @ f4, 1/1250 sec. iso 200, EV-1. Exposure was auto, taken in deep shade. I usually shoot all manual, but the hawk was in deep shade so I switched to auto. The hawk was about 40 feet from the board walk.
Focusing was small center spot placed on the hawk, eye detection locked on the hawk's eye.
Sony a1, Sony 600 f4 @ f4, 1/1250 sec. iso 200, EV-1. Exposure was auto, taken in deep shade. I usually shoot all manual, but the hawk was in deep shade so I switched to auto. The hawk was about 40 feet from the board walk.
Focusing was small center spot placed on the hawk, eye detection locked on the hawk's eye.
Apr 2, 2024 11:11:56 #
CCPhotoist wrote:
A swamp giraffe.
Apr 2, 2024 10:07:03 #
Retired CPO wrote:
Really nice. I'm assuming you saw the parent bird? I would never be able to identify that as a Glossy Ibis!
Mom is just to the left.
Apr 2, 2024 07:01:22 #
soxfan941 wrote:
Last night I dragged out an old DVD, a movie that actually got me interested in photography.
After the watch, I actually started thing about looking on ebay for a Beseler enlarger. Then the
wife slapped me upside the head. Dream popped.
The movie was Carlo Ponti's "Blowup" with
David Hemmings as the young creative
successful inspiring photographer. Forgot how
great this movie was. You can stream it free on TUBI.
After the watch, I actually started thing about looking on ebay for a Beseler enlarger. Then the
wife slapped me upside the head. Dream popped.
The movie was Carlo Ponti's "Blowup" with
David Hemmings as the young creative
successful inspiring photographer. Forgot how
great this movie was. You can stream it free on TUBI.
I am mostly self motivated, thanks anyway.
Apr 2, 2024 06:59:43 #
PMM PHOTOGRAPHY wrote:
I want to purchase a lightning trigger and would be most appreciative of advise regarding which trigger to purchase.
Take your pick. Amazon even recommends one just for you.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=lightning+trigger+for+camera&crid=31YT55YIVMOAZ&sprefix=Lightning+Trigger%2Caps%2C388&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_3_17
Apr 2, 2024 06:58:00 #
stu352 wrote:
I managed to score a Canon 100 - 400mm zoom off Cr... (show quote)
Cotton Carrier, back packs are what I have always used.
PS the 1-4 canon is NOT heavy. A cotton carrier would work great. But, it wimp comes into play, I would strongly suggest a back pack, this would probably be your best option.