2019 P52 - 1st Qtr - Sandy(Skitterbug)

[skitterbug]

If you can't spot it, then all is good. Both DPP and LR automate CA removal. If you can still spot any, LR can definitely let you manually clean up CR as well. I find ACR / LR generally automated functions do the correction quite well.

Hi Manfred - It is just a annoyance/nuisance to deal with it. As you point out, there is software to take care of the problem. Thanks for your support and replies!

[skitterbug]

You might not have escaped the issue even if you had bought the replacement for that lens, the EF-S 15-85, which was introduced about a decade ago. I used one as my walk-around lens when I shot in APS-C format. The 15-85 is an improvement in image quality compared with the 17-85, but it still suffers from CA at the extremes: https://www.the-digital-picture.com/...ns-Review.aspx. It's particularly apparent when you have a sharp, high-contrast edge. Fortunately, it is usually not that hard to get rid of it in postprocessing.

Hi Dan - My goal was to try and free myself from lugging extra stuff along on outings and I thought this lens would be perfect. I'll still use it of course but am disappointed in its limitations. It adds another factor that I'll have to keep in mind when trying to capture images. <huge sigh> Thank you for the link and the reply! I appreciate it!

[skitterbug]

Week 13 and the end of the First Quarter!

This is an image I keep going back to so I decided to see if I could process it into what I had in mind. The male cardinal is certain that we are harboring his enemy in our home. We've tried to discourage him but we inadvertently left one of the window shades raised and the result was this challenge to his nemesis. Fortunately he hasn't hurt himself or his rival.

It was another very windy and gloomy day. The camera settings used are: ISO1250 - f/5.6 - 1/2000
I was trying to catch his flight without blur but I didn't realize I had the speed set this high until afterward.

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Shadow Boxing

[Geoff F]

You have done well for such a difficult subject, Sandy

[Shadowman]

Nicely captured.

[joebranko]

Great shot! I think I see a shadow plus reflections!

[skitterbug]

You have done well for such a difficult subject, Sandy

Thank you Geoff. I was leaning against a tree in the front yard trying to steady the camera! Lots of weird looks from the people driving by! <chuckle>

[skitterbug]

Nicely captured.

It is a fairly small file size so if I print it, it will have to be a small photo. I sure hope this cardinal mates and that they reside in the bushes outside my window! Thanks for replying, John.

[skitterbug]

Great shot! I think I see a shadow plus reflections!

Hi Joe - and yes, I believe there is lots of reflections happening in this photo. Thanks for commenting!