Posted by Simon Litten on April 23, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Hi all
I've been having much fun the past few weeks working with my local hare population. Yet to capture any boxing though, think they all model themselves after Ghandi!
This is one of my favourites so far, taken a few nights ago. (it's the skinny, gangly front legs that does it for me!).
More on website if anyone's interested.
Canon 1dIII 500mm 1.4x f5.6 1/320 iso 640
Cheers
Simon
Posted by Simon Litten on April 23, 2009 at 4:14 PM
As an aside, I took a few shots tonight and one had a very strange diagonal line effect. Any ideas? (Don't judge me on the quality of the shot - when I've spent three hours in a hide and seen nothing, I'm just pleased to press the shutter button!)
Love the first shot. Don't know whats going on in the second shot. Mind you I haven't managed to get any shots of a hare yet. Must get in training so I can run a bit faster
Posted by eric weight on April 24, 2009 at 12:59 AM
Hi Simon,
I've seen this before, do you use an after-market uv or skylight filter? Check this link out, it may help.
http://www.ophrysphotography.co.uk/pages/hintsand%20tips3.htm
He says uv filter is the problem, but I am not sure if this would apply to one inside the lens rather than stuck out on front. It might be worth contacting canon if it is their lens for advice.
A friend of mine was close to getting rid of a 400mm lens that just would not produce a clean, sharp shot only to discover that removing the clear filter from the front revealed it to be a superb lens after all.
Hare shot is excellent. They are so full of character. Eric
First image is really great, super pose and a great setting... don't know about your strange diagonal bokeh stuff.... was it only on the one image? First thought was atmospheric haze or a filter (don't think rear filters will produce this effect though)... its confusing because it is also in the foreground...
Posted by Simon Litten on April 24, 2009 at 4:00 AM
No filter used, Eric - similar effect though but mine seems wavy.
PhilH: Yeah, it only occurred on this one image. It was the first shot of the day and the next shot taken seconds later - and all subsequent shots - were fine.
Here's a close crop.
Posted by Dawn Monrose on April 24, 2009 at 5:45 AM
Excellent shot, lovely complimentary colours and great composition. Gotta love those long legs!
The other shot seems really strange, my immediate thought was that it looked a little like a double exposure or something, second thought was that if it was the first shot, perhaps the sensor hadn't aclimatised to the temperature, and had hazed up slightly? But I wouldn't have thought that would do that.
the first image looks as though you've stretched it vertically A very nice shot though. I've never seen a pattern like you have in the second shot
Matt
Posted by Mark Sisson on April 24, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Certainly a wierd pattern on the second: I'd not lose sleep if it's gone as a problem though.
Te other Hare shot is nice - like the lighting too.
Mark
Posted by Austin Thomas on April 24, 2009 at 1:43 PM
The original post is very nice, composed well and good BKGR.
I cannot explain the technical problems but would be interested in knowing the answer when it surfaces.
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13 repliesI've been having much fun the past few weeks working with my local hare population. Yet to capture any boxing though, think they all model themselves after Ghandi!
This is one of my favourites so far, taken a few nights ago. (it's the skinny, gangly front legs that does it for me!).
More on website if anyone's interested.
Canon 1dIII 500mm 1.4x f5.6 1/320 iso 640
Cheers
Simon
Not sure about the lines in the second shot though
I've seen this before, do you use an after-market uv or skylight filter? Check this link out, it may help.
http://www.ophrysphotography.co.uk/pages/hintsand%20tips3.htm
He says uv filter is the problem, but I am not sure if this would apply to one inside the lens rather than stuck out on front. It might be worth contacting canon if it is their lens for advice.
A friend of mine was close to getting rid of a 400mm lens that just would not produce a clean, sharp shot only to discover that removing the clear filter from the front revealed it to be a superb lens after all.
Hare shot is excellent. They are so full of character.
PhilH: Yeah, it only occurred on this one image. It was the first shot of the day and the next shot taken seconds later - and all subsequent shots - were fine.
Here's a close crop.
The other shot seems really strange, my immediate thought was that it looked a little like a double exposure or something, second thought was that if it was the first shot, perhaps the sensor hadn't aclimatised to the temperature, and had hazed up slightly? But I wouldn't have thought that would do that.
Nice work!
Greg
Matt
Te other Hare shot is nice - like the lighting too.
Mark
I cannot explain the technical problems but would be interested in knowing the answer when it surfaces.
Cheers
Austin
Great shot (first one). Most of the time the hares are down or running. This is a shot I'm envying you for.
Cracking shot Simon, nicely framed and the BG works well too.
Andy...