Posted by matt tellum on January 31, 2007 at 5:43 PM
First decent break in the weather i get to shoot this owl and my shutter breaks on the mk11. So i have to use my spare 10d.
I know its not very sharp and maybee a bit hot but i just thought id post it and see what you think. Quite a bit of usm and some cropping and added a bit of contrast . Matt
Eos 10d
500 f/4 +1x4
f5/6 1/320
iso 400
I'm wondering how much of a crop this is from full frame?
Did you take any in vertical?
This pose looks to be calling out for it being shot upright. Still a good shot and with lovely light too.
How many shots has your Mk11 taken? Mine's on the high side of 150,000 and I'm beginning to wonder if it would be prudent to get the shutter changed before it decides to go when I'm using it.
Cheers
Posted by matt tellum on January 31, 2007 at 6:33 PM
Thanks john, very little cropping but quite a lot of sharpening. I may try verticall tomorrow and post. The mk11 had only a about 8000 shots through it . Never been dropped or banged . I supose its just luck of the draw.Even though its only a hobby i did really miss it though while it was in for repair. Took three weeks and they did a service and clean also.
Matt
Posted by jack chapman on February 1, 2007 at 4:08 AM
hi
GREAT SHOT!!!! that light shinng through the near wing does it for me. magical
Hi Matt,
Great shot , sorry to hear about you mkII, how much did the shutter replacement cost out of interest ???
Brian
Posted by Mark Sisson on February 1, 2007 at 7:28 AM
Nice pic Matt - excellent light through the wings that provide that magical barn owl moment.
Your experiences show the need to have a back up body at all times though as the good old 10D is still capable of getting good shots as long as the user is up to it!!
Mark
Posted by Niall Riddell on February 1, 2007 at 7:43 AM
Matt - cracking shot no doubt.
The light through the translucent wings is fantastic. I would agree that it would be interesting to see a vertical shot but I would prefer to see it before assuming that it would be better.
What time of day was this shot at? I guess early morning/late afternoon but exactly how early/late.
Thanks,
Niall
Posted by Paula Graham on February 1, 2007 at 6:40 PM
Superb with the light shining through the wings and rim light round the owls face.
Posted by John Gardner on February 3, 2007 at 5:20 PM
Lovely image Matt. Looks a bit yellowy-green on my monitor but I'd love to have a shot like this in my library.
Discussion
8 repliesI know its not very sharp and maybee a bit hot but i just thought id post it and see what you think. Quite a bit of usm and some cropping and added a bit of contrast . Matt
Eos 10d
500 f/4 +1x4
f5/6 1/320
iso 400
Did you take any in vertical?
This pose looks to be calling out for it being shot upright. Still a good shot and with lovely light too.
How many shots has your Mk11 taken? Mine's on the high side of 150,000 and I'm beginning to wonder if it would be prudent to get the shutter changed before it decides to go when I'm using it.
Cheers
Matt
GREAT SHOT!!!! that light shinng through the near wing does it for me. magical
Great shot
Brian
Your experiences show the need to have a back up body at all times though as the good old 10D is still capable of getting good shots as long as the user is up to it!!
Mark
The light through the translucent wings is fantastic. I would agree that it would be interesting to see a vertical shot but I would prefer to see it before assuming that it would be better.
What time of day was this shot at? I guess early morning/late afternoon but exactly how early/late.
Thanks,
Niall
John