Day 3 - Bowthorpe Park
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by james_so:
Looks like Dartmoor at the moment, everything is brown (except the evergreen stuff)

Day 2 - Pigeon House
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Retroesque:
Hi Rob,

I think a tripod is a must - I see that you've used a fast shutter and ISO 200, but nothing really compares with the stability of a tripod to ensure that it's the lens and not the photographer - GRIN!

I really wish using a tripod wasn't so important - always another thing to carry - but my shots improve 100% when I bother - so I do - (but not always so don't tell - GRIN!)

Lisa

Day 3 - Bowthorpe Park
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Retroesque:
Not sure if you're using a tripod or not? I have a Canon lens 70-300 and although at the time of taking the photo I never feel like I'm moving the photos improve 100% when I use the tripod.

Also perhaps a lower ISO - keep it at 100?

Just food for thought.

Day 2 - Pigeon House
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Hipychik:
Love the colors!!

Day 3 - Bowthorpe Park
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by bs-photos:
Funky looking bush/tree...

Day 2 - Pigeon House
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Bruce_the_Robert:
Hi all,

Thanks for the comments and suggestions, and for the very kind remarks so far; I have problems with sharpening, and I have problems (I think) with my zoom lens.

I've uploaded a full sized jpeg to my personal web site here (warning, this is a 2.8 meg image, very large):

//photography.heverly.org/photography/Special/DSC_2844.JPG

If you take a look and zoom in on the pigeons, there are some sharpness issues; I tried to sharpen with smart sharpen in PS CS2, but had the right with the trees. So, is this one of those "can't be saved" images, or is there a way to process it so that it works?

I have also noticed that my long zoom (70-300) does not seem to focus at infinity. This is extremely frustrated. I have an off-brand AI (manual focus) zoom (28-200) that seems to focus better, which makes it even more frustrating. I'm going to carefully clean my glass and my UV filter and try again with some new shots. Sun is out here today, and I may head back to the part once the Saturday cleaning is done ;)

@JunieMoon; I would love to work together on trying to figure out the zoom (again; in the past, it was my lens of choice). Let's do that (though I doubt I can actually "stop" using my 50mm AI or my 35-80 AF zoom lenses cold turkey, I will concentrate on using the long lens more and paying much more attention to focus there).

/edit/ This was shot at 1/800s; I shouldn't need a tripod at that speed, should I? I really think this may be a lens issue, given the amount of blur when you get in close on the original image. /edit/

Suggestions are very much appreciated as to either sharpening or the lens, and thanks again for stopping by!

Rob

Message edited by author 2007-02-03 05:55:16.

Day 2 - Pigeon House
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Retroesque:
I think this photo is SO BEAUTIFUL - the tones are LOVELY and I like what you did.

My only thought was - did you use a tripod? It would help with clarity/sharpness.

Day 1 - Fog
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by Sweetlittlepixie:
Well at least you've got some type of weather there in Norwich, it's just grey in Merseyside, no fog, no rain, no wind, just grey!! It's a nice shot of the fog, I like the sun trying to break it's way through and the trees shrouded in the distance.

Day 2 - Pigeon House
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by JunieMoon:
Okay, you may have oversharpened the image a bit. Makes it appear a little rough. I notice you used a zoom lens. You may have needed a slightly longer shutter, like maybe 1/400th or so. The iso could also be adjusted to perhaps 400 which would make the image a bit clearer. I like the sky, but would like a bit less cyan. Anyway, the composition is done well. However, the pigeons do seem a bit lacking in detail. I too am working considerably with a zoom lens about the same as yours, and it is definitely a test of will to get really great images with the zoom. Maybe you and me can just stick to that one lens and see about improving our abilities as we learn what works best for our zooms.

Day 2 - Pigeon House
by Bruce_the_Robert

Comment by emily212:
I like the pigions coming in for the landing, skys nice trees are a little dark but its good i like it.