I shot this Heron in Pollok Country Park last Monday.
Nikon D70s, Sigma 500mm, ISO 200. I don't have the shutter speed or aperture to hand, but I adjusted the exposure when converting from RAW so I think the info would be unreliable anyway.
I cannot decide if I've under-exposed it just a little too much, but i would be interested in your feedback.
Hi Brian,
this is a fine shot of a beautiful bird. I like the composition. But it is a bit soft. The point of sharpness is behind the bird. You can see it at the grasstwig near his right wing.
The top of the head is a bit blown out.
Never mind Brian, sometimes cameras do what they want.
Greetings
I was shooting with a 500mm lens by hand so it was quite hard to maintain focus. I think next time I will try setting a smaller aperture and this may give me a slightly larger depth of field. I should invest in a beanbag as well I think for better support.
I sort of wish that single reed, by the beak, wasn't there, but you would be fortunate to get a completely clear view in a reed bed, and i think you have managed a decent result.
Agree with other comments and know how frustrating it is trying to get these things sharp without a good support. The WWS beanbag I got recently has been a great help - recommended Bryan. Only other point is the drinks can in the mud, but I guess that sums up our environment today!
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7 repliesI shot this Heron in Pollok Country Park last Monday.
Nikon D70s, Sigma 500mm, ISO 200. I don't have the shutter speed or aperture to hand, but I adjusted the exposure when converting from RAW so I think the info would be unreliable anyway.
I cannot decide if I've under-exposed it just a little too much, but i would be interested in your feedback.
Thanks,
Bryan.
this is a fine shot of a beautiful bird. I like the composition. But it is a bit soft. The point of sharpness is behind the bird. You can see it at the grasstwig near his right wing.
The top of the head is a bit blown out.
Never mind Brian, sometimes cameras do what they want.
Greetings
Bertl Menegoni
Innsbruck
Austria
I was shooting with a 500mm lens by hand so it was quite hard to maintain focus. I think next time I will try setting a smaller aperture and this may give me a slightly larger depth of field. I should invest in a beanbag as well I think for better support.
Once again, thanks for the feedback :)
I love the composition and pose! Cracking birds Heron's! I agree with Bertl's comment's though!
Dave
I sort of wish that single reed, by the beak, wasn't there, but you would be fortunate to get a completely clear view in a reed bed, and i think you have managed a decent result.
Hopefully you will get many more opportunities
Alan