*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #1

dcstep · 07-18-2011, 12:24 PM

Sweet one Rodi.

dcstep · 07-18-2011, 12:29 PM

Hunting at sunrise:

Hunting at sunrise by dcstep, on Flickr

This coyote was hunting so close to the road that I used my 5D MkII with the 70-200mm f/4L IS with the 1.4x TC on to shoot at 280mm, f/7.1, ISO 800 and 1/1600-sec. It's only 30-minutes after sunrise, causing the natural high saturation of the brown fur.

M_Six · 07-18-2011, 12:45 PM

^^^Great shot, Dave. But how did you get 1\1600 shutter speed at f7.1? What ISO? I was shooting flowers this weekend with the 24-105mm at about 70mm and f4 and I was struggling to get get 1/50 sec at 200 ISO.

UdubBadger · 07-18-2011, 01:06 PM

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fixed.

dcstep · 07-18-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by M_Six

^^^Great shot, Dave. But how did you get 1\1600 shutter speed at f7.1? What ISO? I was shooting flowers this weekend with the 24-105mm at about 70mm and f4 and I was struggling to get get 1/50 sec at 200 ISO.

Oops, I meant to include the ISO, which was 800. (If you click on the Flickr link after the image, you can see the full EXIF, if you like).

I could have gone down to ISO 400 for this shot and opened up accordingly (f/5.6 would be the limit for the f/4 70-200mm plus the 1.4x TC), but when I'm shooting wildlife I tend to set both bodies as if I'm shooting the 500mm, which demands more SS. This is with the 5D MkII, with plenty of light, so I had tons of options.

Dave

Weebl · 07-19-2011, 05:09 AM

I'll take CC on this.
I liked how the branches were in the canopy and wanted to reduce the amount of ground there was in the pic.
Critique?

Chewy734 · 07-19-2011, 09:09 AM

Kevin, I like the photo, but I can't help but think something is missing in it. I think the issue may be that the canopy of leaves get in the way of bringing to focus the crazy tree. I wonder how this scene would look in winter or even late fall, when there are far fewer leaves around.

I tried to convert it to an IR photo, but that didn't come out as good as I wanted it to... hope you don't mind

dcstep · 07-19-2011, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

I'll take CC on this.
I liked how the branches were in the canopy and wanted to reduce the amount of ground there was in the pic.
Critique?

That's a tough one. Chewy's idea was a good one, but I don't think it worked. Maybe pure, high-contrast B&W would work better here.

I think you're trying to capture the light through the canopy, but it's very hard because of the extreme dynamic range. You might have tried three or five-shot HDR to try to capture realistic dynamic range.

Dave

MATT0404 · 07-19-2011, 02:36 PM

2006 BMW 330i by mkrepp, on Flickr

Weebl · 07-19-2011, 02:38 PM

This is Maui, so there is no Winter or Fall I think.
I see where you are going with the conversion Chewy, desaturate the green and convert? The only other thing I would do, like Dave mentioned would be to increase the black level and possibly the contrast also.
I did shoot a bracketed batch of ~6 steps for a possible HDR attempt but I will have to leave that to another computer and probably my son whos PS skills far surpass that of mine.
I think it might be some compression but that photo sure looks soft here. I rented a 16-35 and had to try it on something.

I miss mine Matt, very nice with that angle.

ShopVac · 07-19-2011, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MATT0404

2006 BMW 330i by mkrepp, on Flickr

I see you have an AFEM...mind if I ask what it was for?

Chewy734 · 07-19-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by MATT0404

2006 BMW 330i by mkrepp, on Flickr

Is that your ride Matt? It's just like mine before the mod bug bit me... hard.

MATT0404 · 07-20-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

I miss mine Matt, very nice with that angle.

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Originally Posted by ShopVac

I see you have an AFEM...mind if I ask what it was for?

I don't mind at all. Mine is the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal from the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. I spent 2.5 years in Iraq between 2003-2007.

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Is that your ride Matt? It's just like mine before the mod bug bit me... hard.

Yes, it's mine. I'm fending off the mod bug now. Somehow, new tires makes me think I need new wheels, too!

ShopVac · 07-20-2011, 08:23 AM

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I don't mind at all. Mine is the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal from the initial invasion of Iraq in 2003. I spent 2.5 years in Iraq between 2003-2007.

Thank you - literally.

MATT0404 · 07-20-2011, 02:29 PM

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Thank you - literally.

Thanks, was just doing my job at the time.

Weebl · 07-20-2011, 02:48 PM

It's more than just a job.
My son will be in after senior HS year and college, he is sworn in.

ShopVac · 07-20-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

It's more than just a job.

It's an adventure?

Sorry, lame joke, I know

MATT0404 · 07-20-2011, 11:46 PM

It is more than a job, technically. It's a lifestyle. But when you sign your name and are sworn in, maintaining that lifestyle becomes your job. Best and worst times of my life and I miss every bit of it.

Weebl · 07-21-2011, 04:57 AM

I have tried many times and failed, this is about the cleanest I've gotten.

dcstep · 07-21-2011, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

I have tried many times and failed, this is about the cleanest I've gotten.

Well done. That's a VERY tough shot with whites against a very dark BG. You may have blown out some whites at the top of the right wing, but the back and head are perfect. Ideally you might have gone another -.5EV but this result is very good as is.

Taking many and learning from your failures is a big part of how you get good at this type of shot.

Dave

Weebl · 07-21-2011, 02:21 PM

Thanks Dave, Egrets have always been a problem for me. I never get close enough to get a good exposure on them or the distance is great and my speed is too low.
On the other hand, this one was a bit too close.

The1 · 07-21-2011, 02:24 PM

haha, yeah, their beaks are quite sharp looking when they are close, I got to have fun with one of them a few years back when my friends dad was fishing. I was throwing some of the old bait to the egret, and it's amazing how shy they aren't when there's food involved.

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M_Six Free Thinker 19771 Rep 7,561 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	^^^Great shot, Dave. But how did you get 1\1600 shutter speed at f7.1? What ISO? I was shooting flowers this weekend with the 24-105mm at about 70mm and f4 and I was struggling to get get 1/50 sec at 200 ISO. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	This is Maui, so there is no Winter or Fall I think. I see where you are going with the conversion Chewy, desaturate the green and convert? The only other thing I would do, like Dave mentioned would be to increase the black level and possibly the contrast also. I did shoot a bracketed batch of ~6 steps for a possible HDR attempt but I will have to leave that to another computer and probably my son whos PS skills far surpass that of mine. I think it might be some compression but that photo sure looks soft here. I rented a 16-35 and had to try it on something. I miss mine Matt, very nice with that angle. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thanks Dave, Egrets have always been a problem for me. I never get close enough to get a good exposure on them or the distance is great and my speed is too low. On the other hand, this one was a bit too close. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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The1 Major General 76 Rep 5,114 Posts Drives: white 135 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: KW ontario/vancouver temporarily iTrader: (0)	haha, yeah, their beaks are quite sharp looking when they are close, I got to have fun with one of them a few years back when my friends dad was fishing. I was throwing some of the old bait to the egret, and it's amazing how shy they aren't when there's food involved.
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