Project 52 - Jan - 2019 - Tri Danimal

[DanK]

I won't say anything more but this sounds like pixel based editing.

George

I won’t take the bait.


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[rpcrowe]

Daniel.

In line with your original posting...

I almost always shoot using the eye level viewfinder (there are a few exceptions to this rule but, I won't get into them now) because it is far easier for me to see both the background of my image and the periphery of the image while viewing through the eye level viewfinder than when I am trying to look at my image on the relatively tiny LCD on the back of the camera from a distance of about 12 to 18 inches.

I would say that except for the exposure and focus of an image, the background and sides are some of the most important aspects of framing.

Regarding a DOF button... While this was relatively important when shooting with a DSLR, it is not nearly as important when shooting with a mirrorless camera (I think you shoot with a Sony - Don't you) because when using a mirrorless camera, we see the image pretty much as we will capture it.

I am not into astro photography but, my neighbor is really immersed in it... In fact, he and a friend have constructed a private observatory nearby (we live at a 1,500 foot elevation and get clearer skies than at lower levels). The observatory is in a small building with a roof that rolls aside to expose the heavens to their very large and sophisticated (at least to me) telescope.

He invited me in to his office and showed me the results of his astro photography, while I was duly impressed but, the only images that I was really interested in were those shot with a DSLR and which had terrestrial object as their main subject with the sky in he background.

[Tri Danimal]

Daniel.

In line with your original posting...

I almost always shoot using the eye-level viewfinder (there are a few exceptions to this rule but, I won't get into them now) because it is far easier for me to see both the background of my image and the periphery of the image while viewing through the eye level viewfinder than when I am trying to look at my image on the relatively tiny LCD on the back of the camera from a distance of about 12 to 18 inches.

Are you referring to the "eye hole" or are you referring to the horizon level on the LCD that can be toggled on and off? Sorry, im not thinking clearly its 10pm and Im still at work.

I would say that except for the exposure and focus of an image, the background and sides are some of the most important aspects of framing.

Regarding a DOF button... While this was relatively important when shooting with a DSLR, it is not nearly as important when shooting with a mirrorless camera (I think you shoot with a Sony - Don't you) because when using a mirrorless camera, we see the image pretty much as we will capture it.

Yes, I am imaging on a Sony A7iii.

I am not into astrophotography but, my neighbor is really immersed in it... In fact, he and a friend have constructed a private observatory nearby (we live at a 1,500 foot elevation and get clearer skies than at lower levels). The observatory is in a small building with a roof that rolls aside to expose the heavens to their very large and sophisticated (at least to me) telescope.

He invited me into his office and showed me the results of his astrophotography, while I was duly impressed but, the only images that I was really interested in were those shot with a DSLR and which had terrestrial object as their main subject with the sky in he background.

I am really enjoying the Astro stuff. There is a lot to lear in regard to equipment. I just recieved the SkyWatcher Star Adventurer Pro Pack, a start tracker. This is one of the more basic tracking units. This can be thought of as a very glorified egg timer.

[Tri Danimal]

77% Waxing Gobbius Moon

Captured on Sony A7iii with Sigma 150-600mm at 600mm

[Tri Danimal]

I decided to capture a few images of our dog while she was sunbathing. I thought it would be fun to "snipe her" with my Sigma 150-600. She normally is very afraid of the camera for some reason but today she was sunbathing and did not care one bit about the camera. To capture this set of photos I used my Manfrodo mini tripod attached to the sigma collar, I was laying on my belly in the house with the back door open which is why I called it Snipping Poppie. I wanted to use the patio chair to frame the dog, I think it worked out as planned.


Anyways I hope you guys enjoy the photos and as always and feedback is appreciated. Thanks for your time.


F5, iso-100, 1/640sec, 150mm


F5.6, iso-100, 1/640sec, 267mm


F6.3, iso-100, 1/640sec, 516mm


F6.3, iso-100, 1/640sec, 516mm

[Shadowman]

Nice moon shot.

[Shadowman]

Week 4, nice series.

[Rufus]

Week 2 - That is an impressive moon shot with great detail. Well done!

Week 4 - I prefer the images where the dog has its head up and is looking alert.

On this occasion I don't think you have succeeded with the framing so I prefer the shots with the least framing within the image; but it is always a good idea to try things out.

[Ken MT]

I feel for the mate, and he can't see the other side of the notice.

[Shadowman]

Nice effort, the oof foreground a bit distracting.

[Tri Danimal]

Nice effort, the oof foreground a bit distracting.

Would you recommend cropping from the bottom up to around the rock on the left-hand side of the frame?

[Shadowman]

Would you recommend cropping from the bottom up to around the rock on the left-hand side of the frame?

Hi Daniel,

Yes, that would improve the shot significantly.

[Tri Danimal]

March Week 2 We went out for some camping in the local desert. I decided I wanted to try to capture a star trail photo of us hanging out by the campfire. I was able to eliminate a lot of the light trails from head lamps and cars driving by but I was not able to really isolate the comotion around the campfire.

I am overall happy with the image; I think the star trails came out pretty okay, I was able to capture some "off-axis" lighting to light up the tents in the foreground, the hills were way too faraway to try to light up. I am not too sure what to do about the intense light near the center of the image (headlamps of friends around the campfire, thats what camping is all about afterall)

If you have any tip or suggestions please let me know.

Photo details:
126 individual photo at F8, 30sec, 28mm, ISO-1250

[Shadowman]

Nice shot.

[Tri Danimal]

I decided to head out to the back yard today to hang out with the dogs for a little bit after I got home from work. I saw a cool little bunch of yellow flowers so I ran back in to get my camera. Here is a little sample that I captured.

#1
Sony A7iii, Canon 70-200 @ 200mm, F5.6, 1/30sec, iso-100


#2
Sony A7iii, Canon 70-200 @ 200mm, F4, 1/30sec, iso-100


#3
Sony A7iii, Canon 70-200 @ 200mm, F4, 1/30sec, iso-100



We are also watching my parents dog while they are on vacation.
Sony A7iii, Canon 70-200 @ 200mm, F4, 1/30sec, iso-100

[Shadowman]

The best scenes are usually close at hand, nice looking pup.

[Tri Danimal]

Last night I was stuck in the house not feeling too well. I thought it would be a good time to try out some new to me techniques, the technique I focused on was image background composition. This is a series of 4 photo that I feel progressively get better.

C&C is welcome, as well as any advice.

#1
75mm, F2.8, 1/2sec, ISO-100


#2
75mm, F2.8, 1/2sec, ISO-100


#3
75mm, F2.8, 1/2sec, ISO-100


#4
75mm, F2.8, 1/2sec, ISO-100

[Tri Danimal]

Deleted - Moved to Q2 thread

[Tri Danimal]

Deleted - Moved to Q2 thread