Posted by Lisa Cuchara on January 12, 2009 at 2:19 AM
This was taken at the end of November at Chincoteague Natl Wildlife refuge. it was VERY cold this year, but the sunrises were still worth getting up for.
this was captured at 7am right before sunrise as the snowgeese were taking off. Canon 40D 28-300mm Canon IS lens. 1/3 sec exposure (on a tripod obviously).
I like the muted colors, the still geese on the left and the geese in motion on the right and in the sky. I know that blurred motion photos are not for everyone but I was very happy with the way that it came out because this is an image that has been in my head for years and years and I have never had the right conditions to capture it. Sharpness is always something I strive for but sometimes the blur is the story.
The trees are sharp so you can tell that it's not just "a blurry picture" and the flying geese provide the motion that I was looking for.
I know what you mean about the motion blur. Have struggled with a few similar images too. I think the image would not do too well in cc competitions, but to those of us there it has brought back fond memories and the comp and lighting is wonderful.
PS. Went to Borders in Fairfield to see your display of wonderful images and to figure out how many and what size I will need next month. Geez, I have to follow you guys.
I like it. The motion is the story. I would look to bring down a half stop or so the brightness of the streak of light in the clouds. But I am looking at this on a work computer so it could be monitor! Nice image.
Posted by Hali Sowle on January 12, 2009 at 9:37 PM
I like the image, the movement of the geese in the air vs the ones on the lake and the colors are beautiful.
Posted by Lisa Cuchara on January 12, 2009 at 10:04 PM
Ed, Good point about the bright streak in the sky. I heard a good piece of advice (regarding prints but the theory still applies) -- turn the photo upside down and see where your eye goes and that will tell you if it is going to where you want it to or to another spot that is brighter.
Joseph, I love the 28-300 IS, it is good glass, but I find that when especially it is dusty or cold or a long walk that I bring that on my camera. Some days in Chincoteague I went with my 500mm and my 17-85mm but other days I used the 28-300mm and it was wonderful. I have even used it for weddings (this fall from the balcony for a wedding that forbid flash). I still prefer the 100-400 for flight though.
Discussion
5 repliesthis was captured at 7am right before sunrise as the snowgeese were taking off. Canon 40D 28-300mm Canon IS lens. 1/3 sec exposure (on a tripod obviously).
I like the muted colors, the still geese on the left and the geese in motion on the right and in the sky. I know that blurred motion photos are not for everyone but I was very happy with the way that it came out because this is an image that has been in my head for years and years and I have never had the right conditions to capture it. Sharpness is always something I strive for but sometimes the blur is the story.
The trees are sharp so you can tell that it's not just "a blurry picture" and the flying geese provide the motion that I was looking for.
Constructive criticism always welcome.
PS. Went to Borders in Fairfield to see your display of wonderful images and to figure out how many and what size I will need next month. Geez, I have to follow you guys.
Are you happy with it??
Joseph, I love the 28-300 IS, it is good glass, but I find that when especially it is dusty or cold or a long walk that I bring that on my camera. Some days in Chincoteague I went with my 500mm and my 17-85mm but other days I used the 28-300mm and it was wonderful. I have even used it for weddings (this fall from the balcony for a wedding that forbid flash). I still prefer the 100-400 for flight though.