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| Graham & Malcollm had an interesting day with Kingfishers! | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Mon Oct 3rd, 2016 04:01 |
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Graham Whistler
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These pictures are remarkable as Malcolm and I were at several feet apart in the hide and light on the bird between pictures taken at the same time show very clearly the iridescent changing of colour with even slight changing of camera position. Malcolm's pictures show the feathers as almost brown! This must be polarization of light reflected back to the camera from the highly glossy plumage? Very similar effect when you photograph the Glossy Starling in Africa.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 3rd, 2016 09:03 |
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Bob Bowen
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Super pictures from both of you.
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| Posted: Mon Oct 3rd, 2016 09:14 |
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Graham Whistler
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Thanks for the kind comments. You might also enjoy this "I want one Too!" Malcolm and I enjoyed this so much we plan to spend another day there in a few weeks time. Attachment: Two Kingfishers.jpg (Downloaded 66 times)
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| Posted: Mon Oct 3rd, 2016 16:35 |
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Robert
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Graham Whistler wrote:These pictures are remarkable as Malcolm and I were at several feet apart in the hide and light on the bird between pictures taken at the same time show very clearly the iridescent changing of colour with even slight changing of camera position. Malcolm's pictures show the feathers as almost brown! Thanks for raising that Graham, I was concerned at the brown hue which seems to make that image dull and 'lack lustre'. I took it upon myself to run the JPEG which is on the forum through Lightroom and try to fix the dullness. I found adjustment of the black and white points to be the main cause, having re-adjusted the black and white points and reset the white balance (on the brightest part of one of the water droplets...) the entire image came to life. I have been very busy recently so I didn't raise this due to pressure of time and not knowing Malcolm very well, I was concerned he might take exception to me meddling with his image. Had I started with the original NEF I am sure I would see an image equal to the others in this thread which are exceptional. The other reason being that I have great respect for you both, generally your images are far better exposed and processed than my fumbling efforts.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 8th, 2016 06:58 |
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Iain
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Just noticed this Graham, all great shots I think the shutter speed was spot on as I think that a little bit of movement in the wings etc makes the shot look real.
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| Posted: Thu Oct 13th, 2016 13:13 |
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Judith
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Lovely photos, Graham.
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| Posted: Sat Oct 22nd, 2016 17:41 |
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Graham Whistler
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Just back from S France and the Rhone Delta, there are often up to 20,000 wild Flamingos there this is one of my pixs with the D500 and 80-400mm AF-S lens plus x1.4 again! Attachment: Flamingos.jpg (Downloaded 43 times)
____________________ Graham Whistler |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 6th, 2016 07:00 |
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Eric
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malcolmsowdon wrote:Image taken with 80-400 lens + 1.4 converter fitted, 3200iso,f8,3200sec, tripod mounted,Nikon D500. I think this a super image showing detail in the subject but also giving the subject room to breath in the frame. It's interesting to see the variation in colour, vibrancy and saturation in this collection of images. It's presumable a result of different processing as the equipment and timing were the same? It's also not just the birds plumage, as the water background changes similarly between the images. Attachment: IMG_0354.JPG (Downloaded 27 times)
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| Posted: Sun Nov 6th, 2016 07:37 |
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jk
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I wonder if it isnt just a difference in RAW software and the difference in the way two people process. I myself prefer a darker presentation to those I see from others. I was working with Damien Lovegrove recently and his colour presentation of the same images as mine was very different. His had a distinct lightness which makes the image seem airy, light and sparkly but while this works for many images some of my images are much richer, darker and have greater depth. I guess it is style and personal processing preference and taste. There is no right way as it is your art!
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| Posted: Sun Nov 6th, 2016 12:09 |
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Graham Whistler
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We were there from 7.00am till after 2.00pm during that time light changed from bright to quite dull and sun and light rain! I was using my 500mm F4 and Malcolm his 80-400mm with x1.4 botg AF-S Nikon Lenses. We both shoot NEF RAW but I process in Capture ND and Adobe CC to work the converted Tff. Malcolm uses Adobe CC for NEF to finished pix.
____________________ Graham Whistler |
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