Posted by Mark Smith on February 18, 2007 at 8:32 AM
This, the second of my Starling flock photos is one of several similar shots I have all showing a more "arty" look. Clive_S suggested taking a shot like this at 1/8 sec (I think ), in my 1st Flock photo post, stating that it's "not to everyone's taste." I'd be interested to know what people think, so comments and critique are most welcome.
Techs:
Nikon D70
300mm F4
1/8 @ F4
ISO800
Resting on 600mm mounted on tripod again (sorry Clive)
Minimal editing in CS2 inc noise reduction using Noise Ninja
Mark
Posted by Tim Munsey on February 18, 2007 at 11:47 AM
I prefer the first, I think part of the magic of birds flying in flocks like this is the patterns and shapes they make. Perhaps if the flock filled the frame it would work, anyway just my thgoughts.
Tim
Posted by Philip Kirkham on February 18, 2007 at 12:26 PM
Hello Mark
I much prefer the first image, I suppose I might be a bit boring in my tastes, but I like to see at least some birds more clearly defined.
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by Pete Etheridge on February 18, 2007 at 12:46 PM
Hi Mark - I too prefer the first post, although I have to applaud your vision to stand back and try something different!
I really love this, what a wonderful wildlife abstract. I'm really glad you tried the 'arty' approach, though I realise it may be a minority sport!!!
It just goes to show how confused a predator would be picking a victim out of this lot...
Posted by Sean Bolton on February 18, 2007 at 5:50 PM
Hi Mark
I like it, the slow shutter speed effect works really well but what I think it needs is a more definite 'swirl' or grouping of the starlings. In this shot they are a bit too uniform and spread too evenly across the frame.
The technique works a treat though and it is something that you often just have to hope for a little luck when pressing the shutter release.
I definitely like to see some more 'arty' and different approaches to nature photography so top marks for posting something a bit more unusual.
Discussion
5 repliesTechs:
Nikon D70
300mm F4
1/8 @ F4
ISO800
Resting on 600mm mounted on tripod again (sorry Clive)
Minimal editing in CS2 inc noise reduction using Noise Ninja
Mark
Tim
I much prefer the first image, I suppose I might be a bit boring in my tastes, but I like to see at least some birds more clearly defined.
Best wishes
Phil
I really love this, what a wonderful wildlife abstract. I'm really glad you tried the 'arty' approach, though I realise it may be a minority sport!!!
It just goes to show how confused a predator would be picking a victim out of this lot...
I like it, the slow shutter speed effect works really well but what I think it needs is a more definite 'swirl' or grouping of the starlings. In this shot they are a bit too uniform and spread too evenly across the frame.
The technique works a treat though and it is something that you often just have to hope for a little luck when pressing the shutter release.
I definitely like to see some more 'arty' and different approaches to nature photography so top marks for posting something a bit more unusual.
cheers
Sean