Posted by Barry Southon on January 29, 2013 at 3:53 PM
Not sure if that's the local name Hairy Woodpecker or Downy Woodpecker is the correct name one of you learned Ologists out there will no doubt put me right.
A serious crop too but I really wanted to try and show the detailed beauty of this tiny woodpecker not sure if I've handled it right but there again I was chuffed to find it and take several images.
Canon 5D mk111 Canon 70-200mm handheld through glass too 1/1600sec 195mm ISO 800 f/8 RAW to Lt room resized to post.
Critique, Comments Advice as always most welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you for looking.
Posted by Nick Mckeown on January 29, 2013 at 4:20 PM
Looked at both on google and they appear to be very similar although the hairy is a little bigger I think. Its a bit soft probably due to shooting through glass coupled with a large crop but you might be able to get a little more sharpness out of it. Never seen one Barry so TFS matey!
Nick.
Posted by Neil Burton on January 30, 2013 at 3:43 AM
Shooting through has not helped and the NR is a bit strong to show the details I am affraid. You need a 500 f4 :)
Barry nits covered,bet you where pleased to see this and get a picture.
Keith.
Posted by Bob Johnson on January 30, 2013 at 8:11 AM
Ok as a record shot Barry
Bob
Posted by Barry Southon on January 30, 2013 at 8:40 AM
Thanks for the comments chaps, several interesting points photographing through glass itself adds a number of problems which add to the challenge.
Agree with Bob a record shot no more no less.
Posted by John Robinson on January 30, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Barry
I,ve never found shooting through glass make any difference-especially double glazing ! No different to a lens filter if you think about it. You have to be careful with the thin old fasioned stuff as it can have inperfections but there's not much of that around these days.You may have problems with vehicle glass windows too.
JR
Posted by Neil Burton on January 31, 2013 at 2:52 AM
Actually John the number of coatings they use these days to reduce loss of light is amazing, much different to window glass. I did find an article on this but can't remember where.
Posted by Barry Southon on January 31, 2013 at 8:12 AM
The comments are appreciated issues are in fact not so simple when photographing through double glazed units. Interesting points which do become issues the primary being distance the lens is placed from the glass surface for a start, then depending on the glass quality and anti glare factor contained in the glass. All good stuff and added complications.
Posted by David Sewell on January 31, 2013 at 1:21 PM
Barry, Downy and Hairy Woodpecker are different species according to my book, not local names for the same species. Given the relatively small bill this looks like a Downy to me. Other than that the two species are similar, apart from the Downy being much smaller. Nits covered, and with a little colour correction a great record.
David
Posted by David Taylor on February 1, 2013 at 4:37 PM
Clean windows are essential. I use 'Mr Muscle' with added vinegar.
Discussion
11 repliesA serious crop too but I really wanted to try and show the detailed beauty of this tiny woodpecker not sure if I've handled it right but there again I was chuffed to find it and take several images.
Canon 5D mk111 Canon 70-200mm handheld through glass too 1/1600sec 195mm ISO 800 f/8 RAW to Lt room resized to post.
Critique, Comments Advice as always most welcomed and appreciated.
Thank you for looking.
Nick.
Keith.
Bob
Agree with Bob a record shot no more no less.
I,ve never found shooting through glass make any difference-especially double glazing ! No different to a lens filter if you think about it. You have to be careful with the thin old fasioned stuff as it can have inperfections but there's not much of that around these days.You may have problems with vehicle glass windows too.
JR
David