*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

Itsed65 · 10-14-2014, 09:21 PM

Thanks guys! I have been a picture taking fool for the past 4 days as I took a long holiday weekend. Today was the last day, so I made one more run up to Pt Reyes, even though rain was in the forecast. I am very glad I did, as while I didn't see many birds, the elk and this coyote cooperated nicely. This guy was hunting right along the main road. Luckily the place was pretty deserted and I could just stop on the road and start shooting. 5D3 with 300mm and 2XTC. ISO 1000 1/800 at f5.6.

Pt Reyes Coyote by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 10-15-2014, 03:37 PM

This bull knew how to pose for his picture!

Say Cheese! by lennycarl08, on Flickr

dcstep · 10-15-2014, 03:48 PM

Nice smile.

Itsed65 · 10-15-2014, 08:03 PM

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Nice smile.

Yeah it kind of reminded me of a Far Side cartoon.

M_Six · 10-15-2014, 11:23 PM

That's a very cool shot, Ed.

dcstep · 10-16-2014, 10:11 AM

Watching Sunset by dcstep, on Flickr

At one point, there were six cars watching the sunset. I was first there and last to leave. Alas, many sunset watchers leave right after the sun sets and they end up missing the amazing afterglow that can bless us.

Oh, that's my M3 down there, nearest the lake, along with so no-name GM car.

I took this with my 15mm fisheye on the 5D MkIII and then de-fished the images during Raw conversion with DxO Optics Pro 9.5.1.

Dave

Itsed65 · 10-16-2014, 11:02 AM

Pretty spectacular!
Too bad about the no-name GM.

Itsed65 · 10-16-2014, 04:14 PM

With Haloween decorations going up around my neighborhood, I decided to try a spooky look for this one

Watching Over the Marsh by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Chewy734 · 10-16-2014, 04:15 PM

love the bokeh effects, Ed.

Itsed65 · 10-16-2014, 05:16 PM

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love the bokeh effects, Ed.

That's what 700mm at 5.6 will get you, especially with the tree nicely separated from the background.

Itsed65 · 10-16-2014, 10:07 PM

This was with the 5D and the 300 2.8 + the 2X. I was nervous he was going to take a big dump right through my sunroof while I shot this

Vulture by lennycarl08, on Flickr

M_Six · 10-17-2014, 12:08 AM

Wind Power vs Solar Power

Wind Power vs Solar Power by Mark J Photography, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 10-17-2014, 04:06 PM

Nice "God Rays" on that shot Mark.

Twix · 10-17-2014, 07:04 PM

Still trying to figure out editing in Lightroom 5. Any help would be cool! Here's a sample of a photo I took while on vacation.

M_Six · 10-17-2014, 07:16 PM

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Nice "God Rays" on that shot Mark.

In my mind I was picturing God laughing at the windmills and saying, "You want to see power? Check out this solar power!"

Chewy734 · 10-17-2014, 07:37 PM

Hey Twix, I was there just a couple months ago! Beautiful area...

Itsed65 · 10-17-2014, 08:31 PM

Twix it would help if you could tell us what you are trying to do, or what kind of look you are going for

Itsed65 · 10-17-2014, 08:31 PM

Coyote on the Prowl by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Twix · 10-18-2014, 02:50 AM

To me, I like the picture. Not sure if I need to do anything to that one. Just seeing what the pros think.

I would like to get it more focused as I seem to have problems focusing on my subject with either auto or manual focus.

Itsed65 · 10-18-2014, 12:34 PM

It looks more like camera shake than focus to me. Your shutter speed was 1/10 which is pretty slow if you were hand holding. You could have opened up the lens to 2.8 versus the 3.5 you shot at to speed it up a bit.

It's still a nice shot and shows off the action of the city very nicely.

Twix · 10-18-2014, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsed65

It looks more like camera shake than focus to me. Your shutter speed was 1/10 which is pretty slow if you were hand holding. You could have opened up the lens to 2.8 versus the 3.5 you shot at to speed it up a bit.

It's still a nice shot and shows off the action of the city very nicely.

I think that lens was maxed out. I kinda wished I brought my tripod, but I really didn't feel like lugging it around.

dcstep · 10-18-2014, 01:42 PM

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I think that lens was maxed out. I kinda wished I brought my tripod, but I really didn't feel like lugging it around.

In that situation, don't be afraid to raise the ISO up and apply noise reduction. I probably would have shot that at ISO 6400, unless I had my tripod with me.

NR doesn't really crush detail in the well lit parts of a high-ISO shot. Here's one at 6400, with supplemental light by the iPhone:

Michelle checks for text message... by dcstep, on Flickr

10-14-2014, 09:21 PM	#5567
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! I have been a picture taking fool for the past 4 days as I took a long holiday weekend. Today was the last day, so I made one more run up to Pt Reyes, even though rain was in the forecast. I am very glad I did, as while I didn't see many birds, the elk and this coyote cooperated nicely. This guy was hunting right along the main road. Luckily the place was pretty deserted and I could just stop on the road and start shooting. 5D3 with 300mm and 2XTC. ISO 1000 1/800 at f5.6. Pt Reyes Coyote by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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10-15-2014, 03:37 PM	#5568
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	This bull knew how to pose for his picture! Say Cheese! by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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10-15-2014, 03:48 PM	#5569
dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Nice smile. __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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10-15-2014, 11:23 PM	#5571
M_Six Free Thinker 19547 Rep 7,558 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	That's a very cool shot, Ed. __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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10-16-2014, 10:11 AM	#5572
dcstep Major General 1298 Rep 7,389 Posts Drives: '09 Cpe Silverstone FR 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 M3 [8.40]	Watching Sunset by dcstep, on Flickr At one point, there were six cars watching the sunset. I was first there and last to leave. Alas, many sunset watchers leave right after the sun sets and they end up missing the amazing afterglow that can bless us. Oh, that's my M3 down there, nearest the lake, along with so no-name GM car. I took this with my 15mm fisheye on the 5D MkIII and then de-fished the images during Raw conversion with DxO Optics Pro 9.5.1. Dave __________________ Flickr Photos Ucm, Inc.
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10-16-2014, 11:02 AM	#5573
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Pretty spectacular! Too bad about the no-name GM. Last edited by Itsed65; 10-16-2014 at 11:49 AM..
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10-16-2014, 04:14 PM	#5574
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	With Haloween decorations going up around my neighborhood, I decided to try a spooky look for this one Watching Over the Marsh by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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10-16-2014, 04:15 PM	#5575
Chewy734 Major General 497 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	love the bokeh effects, Ed. __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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10-16-2014, 10:07 PM	#5577
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	This was with the 5D and the 300 2.8 + the 2X. I was nervous he was going to take a big dump right through my sunroof while I shot this Vulture by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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10-17-2014, 12:08 AM	#5578
M_Six Free Thinker 19547 Rep 7,558 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	Wind Power vs Solar Power Wind Power vs Solar Power by Mark J Photography, on Flickr __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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10-17-2014, 04:06 PM	#5579
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Nice "God Rays" on that shot Mark.
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10-17-2014, 07:04 PM	#5580
Twix Lieutenant Colonel 659 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2011 e91 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDriv ... [0.00] 2002 Land Rover Dis ... [0.00]	Nyhavn, Copenhagen Still trying to figure out editing in Lightroom 5. Any help would be cool! Here's a sample of a photo I took while on vacation. Attached Images __________________ 2011 E91 2016 M2 - Sold 2014 X1 - Sold 2002 Land Rover Discovery II - 3" lift & 33s
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10-17-2014, 07:37 PM	#5582
Chewy734 Major General 497 Rep 6,798 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i ZPP, ZSP Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: LA, CA iTrader: (15)	Hey Twix, I was there just a couple months ago! Beautiful area... __________________ Currently for sale: [19" Linea Corse LC818 wheel], [19" Fallen FK452 tire]
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10-17-2014, 08:31 PM	#5583
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Twix it would help if you could tell us what you are trying to do, or what kind of look you are going for
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10-17-2014, 08:31 PM	#5584
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Coyote on the Prowl by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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10-18-2014, 02:50 AM	#5585
Twix Lieutenant Colonel 659 Rep 1,922 Posts Drives: 2011 e91 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i xDriv ... [0.00] 2002 Land Rover Dis ... [0.00]	To me, I like the picture. Not sure if I need to do anything to that one. Just seeing what the pros think. I would like to get it more focused as I seem to have problems focusing on my subject with either auto or manual focus. __________________ 2011 E91 2016 M2 - Sold 2014 X1 - Sold 2002 Land Rover Discovery II - 3" lift & 33s
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10-18-2014, 12:34 PM	#5586
Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	It looks more like camera shake than focus to me. Your shutter speed was 1/10 which is pretty slow if you were hand holding. You could have opened up the lens to 2.8 versus the 3.5 you shot at to speed it up a bit. It's still a nice shot and shows off the action of the city very nicely.
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