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Sony 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 E-mount

04/11/2004 02:19:43 AM · #1

went up to the park and got some more pukeko pics today but they're still not right.....aren't getting the right settings on the camera for them. Would appreciate some advice please.
1st pic - manual, no flash, 1/1000, F3.2, ISO 100

2nd pic - auto, no flash, 1/400, F4.0, ISO 100

thanks
sue

jmsetzler

Sony Alpha a6000

04/11/2004 02:24:19 AM · #2

I think these both look ok... looks like you were dealing with direct sunlight. What changes would you like to see?

04/11/2004 02:38:57 AM · #3

the pics are just ok.....can't see good feather definition. I'm not sure how to put it but I want them better than ok :D

sue

Message edited by author 2004-04-11 02:39:45.

Mazer

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/11/2004 03:55:44 AM · #4

Pukeko's are a pain to get right, slightly over cast days i find i get better results than on bright sunny days. Your pictures look good and if your not happy with them, nothing beats practice and trying different settings to get your desired results.

Heres a few of mine below.

Message edited by author 2004-04-11 04:08:25.

04/11/2004 04:20:44 AM · #5

thank you ...those are very beautiful photos. If the weather's right will go out tomorrow and have another shot at it

sue

Message edited by author 2004-04-11 04:37:08.

Mazer

Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS

04/11/2004 04:29:02 AM · #6

Thank you, and i wish you the best of luck. I know it took me a while till i got pictures of them that i was happy with.

RickDN

Canon EOS-10D

04/11/2004 07:04:54 AM · #7

Originally posted by suemack:

the pics are just ok.....can't see good feather definition. I'm not sure how to put it but I want them better than ok :D
sue

Perhaps try for a close-in head shot?? If nothing else it ought to bring out feathers. But I suppose they don't hold still and pose much...
Maybe try to get lined-up and focused on one, even if moving, then when ready to trigger, make a little sharp whistle. It 'ought' to freeze for just a second. Most animals and birds will... but only for an instant. Good luck.

TooCool

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

04/11/2004 11:04:29 AM · #8

Originally posted by suemack:

the pics are just ok.....can't see good feather definition. I'm not sure how to put it but I want them better than ok :D

sue

The couple of times that I tried to capture ducks (mallards mostly grey with the florescent greens and blues) I was also dissappointed in the results (same thing, I wanted more definition with the feathers.) I think it may be something about those colors of feathers.

04/11/2004 05:12:32 PM · #9

thanks ...I really do appreciate your helpful ideas....will head out shortly and see how I go

sue

TerryGee

Canon EOS-30D

04/11/2004 07:28:09 PM · #10

Definitely depends on the time of day you are taking them. The sun can be brutal at certain hours, but late in the day(and early) can really light up the feathers.

rll07

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

04/11/2004 08:24:17 PM · #11

or you could play a bit in photoshop to make it more dramatic...
Brids

Olympus 50mm f/1.8 MF Normal Zuiko

04/11/2004 09:16:06 PM · #12

:D that is dramatic isn't ....brings out the colours and textures of the pukekos beautifully. Is there any way to do that sort of thing and keep the grass looking green? I do have photoshop but haven't used it much as yet.

sue

rll07

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

04/11/2004 10:41:57 PM · #13

yes actually that was the first i did but the grass was sort of distracting (to me) from the birds... so desaturated only green and yellow channels ....to get green back and birds to pop a bit hit saturation and increase it to your liking here is a shot at it...i also took out shadows and sharpend Pukekos

emorgan49

Olympus E-5

04/11/2004 10:59:39 PM · #14

Where and what are pukekos? I have never heard of them even. They look a bit like turkeys.

TerryGee

Canon EOS-30D

04/11/2004 11:20:47 PM · #15

hmmm...shes from New Zealand...I guess I won't find these birds at my local park :)

Mazer