Easy Exposure - Topic: Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/ Simple:Press Version 5.7.5.3 sameerfulari on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8636 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8636 I like the third shot....the body of chipmunk is in focus.

Good set of shots..

Smile

]]> Tue, 27 Aug 2013 11:45:32 -0700 Mandrake on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8417 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8417 Praveen... Yes, I actually do think the sharpness of the chipmunk's fur is a bit distracting.
It may be that the backlighting in the photos has caused some of the problem.
I can not see how either focus or exposure locking would have any effect.

There are soft focus filters that may work.  I have never used them, but a google search
will give you a wealth of information and example images.

Or.... You might try focusing in manual mode with the subject slightly out of focus.
I would first use auto-focus, then switch to manual focus and then move the focus ring just a tad.

I also understand that holding a woman's stocking over the lens will soften the result.
Of course, this will only work if you actually remove the stocking from the woman yourself. 

]]> Sun, 18 Aug 2013 04:34:15 -0700 Praveen_f2.7 on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8414 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8414

Mandrake said
Very sharp images of the chipmunk (We'll take Dale's word for it.)
Great job of avoiding camera shake at 1/25 sec. with focal lengths of 215mm and 164mm.
I'm assuming they were hand held.

Dale... I'm not sure I would buy Photoshop as it is very expensive and now has the Creative Cloud complication.
Go with Photoshop Elements 11 at $80 US  It has everything that you will need.

Thanks Mandrake.

Its just my bridge cam...:) 

one small clarification i need with regard to exposures of above pictures..

Don't you think its kinda distracting bit.. (the chipmunks and their fur glittering).. wanted to make them more

soothing to the eye.. Will exposure locking work instead of spot metering.. ? Or any other solution ? (apart from post processing ofcoz)

Appreciate your advice.

 

 

Regards,

Praveen.

 

]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2013 21:59:57 -0700 Mandrake on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8409 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8409 Very sharp images of the chipmunk (We'll take Dale's word for it.)
Great job of avoiding camera shake at 1/25 sec. with focal lengths of 215mm and 164mm.
I'm assuming they were hand held.

Dale... I'm not sure I would buy Photoshop as it is very expensive and now has the Creative Cloud complication.
Go with Photoshop Elements 11 at $80 US  It has everything that you will need.

]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2013 16:21:33 -0700 Praveen_f2.7 on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8406 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8406

nikonguy said
Praveen

I especially like the third shot of the (chipmunk?) looking at

the camera. It's well composed in the frame with good detail

to the eye. The background is also subdued so it doesn't interfere

with the main subject - nice shot!!!

I would definitely suggest shooting in RAW and using Lightroom or

Photoshop for post processing. I always use Lightroom because I

find Photoshop confusing. I'll have to take the time to figure it out one

day but Lightroom is a great program for making a good photo a lot better.

Hope you keep shooting and posting and will look forward to more pics in

the future.

Dale.Smile

 

Hi Dale,

Thanks loads for your comments... its just a bridge came... but shots came out than what I expected..

as it supports raw, ill give it a try...

 

 

have fun....

Praveen.

 

]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2013 11:38:41 -0700 mscharff on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8405 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8405 I too like the first three shots... Of course I call them "rats with great PR" Dale.  🙂

]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:47:23 -0700 nikonguy on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8403 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8403 Praveen

I especially like the third shot of the (chipmunk?) looking at

the camera. It's well composed in the frame with good detail

to the eye. The background is also subdued so it doesn't interfere

with the main subject - nice shot!!!

I would definitely suggest shooting in RAW and using Lightroom or

Photoshop for post processing. I always use Lightroom because I

find Photoshop confusing. I'll have to take the time to figure it out one

day but Lightroom is a great program for making a good photo a lot better.

Hope you keep shooting and posting and will look forward to more pics in

the future.

Dale.Smile

]]> Sat, 17 Aug 2013 09:29:02 -0700 Praveen_f2.7 on Backyard fun http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8402 Nature and Wildlife photos http://easy-exposure.com/photo-forum/nature-and-wildlife-photos/backyard-fun/#p8402  

Hay all,

Some of the pictures I took in my backyard... its my bridge camera so its not much..

Camera : Canon sx50 hs

 

All shot in JPEG ... I could have done in RAW and post process... will start shooting RAW..

 

and Mandrake and others , a big thank to you for your valuable comments..really found it worth...

so..enjoy and comment... I'm all beginner... :)

 

IMG_0230...-1.jpg

 

Focal length: 215mm

Aperture: f/6.5

ISO: 160

Exposure time: 1/25

Metering: Matrix

 

IMG_0274....jpg

Focal length: 164mm

Aperture: f/5.6

ISO: 125

Exposure time: 1/250

Metering: spot

 

IMG_0239.......jpg

 

Focal length: 164mm

Aperture: f/7.1

ISO: 160

Exposure time: 1/25

Metering: Matrix

IMG_0316.......jpg

 

Focal length: 152mm

Aperture: f/5.6

ISO: 125

Exposure time: 1/320

Metering: spot

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