My Pictures - Page 14

Rocket · 2nd July 2016, 13:30

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Originally Posted by coolcat

Brilliant as always Sir

I'm going to try a bit of tethered shooting myself at some point Paul, just not sure what of yet

For the birds it works well Jeff. The fact that the pics load directly to the PC is great. I can edit them and check focus etc whilst still taking pictures (2 screens help here)

I think tethered gets used a lot for studio work for the same reason. You can take the pic and instantly edit/review it on a pc. If only I had a studio

Indoor macro work could work well.

Rocket · 4th July 2016, 09:33

We had a couple of hours sunshine this morning so I set up for tethered capture as per above.

Got these. They have a bit more pop when the sun is out.

Male Starling by Paul, on Flickr

Great NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- by Paul, on Flickr

Greater Spotted Woodpecker by Paul, on Flickr

coolcat · 4th July 2016, 09:37

They are certainly 'popping' on my screen Paul

Rocket · 4th July 2016, 10:12

Thanks Jeff.

For anyone interested here is a screen grab of my two monitors when I am set up to take pics of the birds.

Note this is a mock up as I have not got the camera on the tripod with the cable attached.

On the left monitor is Lightroom where I can view and edit the pictures as they are taken.

On the right is the live view via the tablet and the remote camera control window. You can see tripod, bird feeders, and post with stick attached.

When a bird lands on stick - take pics at 11 frames per second - then edit in Lightroom - works well.

Untitled-1.jpg by Paul , on Flickr

Rocket · 12th July 2016, 15:00

Not great weather today so I played around with my close up set up . (for insects)
This is how I am setup at the moment

IMGP4079.jpg by Paul, on Flickr

I am going to mount my 2nd flash under the camera attached to the tripod mount screw hole thingy.

I was going to explain my thinking in this post but it turned into such a long and complicated ramble I will link here instead
http://macroshooting.com/The_need_for_Flash.htm
Reading all on this site will explain a lot about bug photography.

Today I tried using 2 flashes and varied the settings and I think 2 flashes can work well.

If I set up the camera as intended but turn off the flashes the picture will turn out almost black.
If I use one flash the subject will expose correctly but shadows from the flash can spoil the image.
I am hoping 2 flashes fired from different angles will fill some shadows and produce a more pleasing picture.

Without flash the pictures are almost dark, this means the exposure is almost entirely from the flash. Flash duration is very short say 1/1000 sec to 1/15000 sec. This helps freeze action.

Waiting for the connectors now to attach 2nd flash to underside of camera.

On another note here is a pic I had paid little attention too but as I was messing around today I gave it a second look. (nothing to do with bug pics)

DSC00126.jpg by Paul, on Flickr

coolcat · 14th July 2016, 10:54

I salute you with the macro photography and your experimentation with lighting Paul

Looking forward to seeing your results as the little I have tried it is a whole new ball game of skills and patience

Gate Keeper · 14th July 2016, 10:54

It is fascinating to look at your work flow Paul in setting up the shots. Many thanks for the providing us with your insight and knowledge

Rocket · 14th July 2016, 11:09

Thanks Jeff and Phil.

Today's shot is just a simple hand held effort. (With a bit of flash)

These puffballs erupt overnight and can make good eating I believe. Not that I have tried.

Puffball by Paul , on Flickr

coolcat · 14th July 2016, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rocket

Thanks Jeff and Phil.

Today's shot is just a simple hand held effort. (With a bit of flash)

These puffballs erupt overnight and can make good eating I believe. Not that I have tried.

Puffball by Paul , on Flickr

Fungus tastic Paul

Love the moody sky in the background as well

Rocket · 15th July 2016, 16:44

I went out today to get some insect pics. You can see by the sky that it was not the best weather for insects. So I took this of a thistle. (plus 2 crops)

Thistle by Paul , on Flickr

Thistle by Paul, on Flickr

4th July 2016, 09:33	#132
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	We had a couple of hours sunshine this morning so I set up for tethered capture as per above. Got these. They have a bit more pop when the sun is out. Male Starling by Paul, on Flickr Great NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD-NAUGHTY WORD- by Paul, on Flickr Greater Spotted Woodpecker by Paul, on Flickr __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

4th July 2016, 09:37	#133
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,224 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	They are certainly 'popping' on my screen Paul __________________ Jeff.

4th July 2016, 10:12	#134
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	Thanks Jeff. For anyone interested here is a screen grab of my two monitors when I am set up to take pics of the birds. Note this is a mock up as I have not got the camera on the tripod with the cable attached. On the left monitor is Lightroom where I can view and edit the pictures as they are taken. On the right is the live view via the tablet and the remote camera control window. You can see tripod, bird feeders, and post with stick attached. When a bird lands on stick - take pics at 11 frames per second - then edit in Lightroom - works well. Untitled-1.jpg by Paul , on Flickr __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/ Last edited by Rocket; 4th July 2016 at 11:09..

12th July 2016, 15:00	#135
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	Not great weather today so I played around with my close up set up . (for insects) This is how I am setup at the moment IMGP4079.jpg by Paul, on Flickr I am going to mount my 2nd flash under the camera attached to the tripod mount screw hole thingy. I was going to explain my thinking in this post but it turned into such a long and complicated ramble I will link here instead http://macroshooting.com/The_need_for_Flash.htm Reading all on this site will explain a lot about bug photography. Today I tried using 2 flashes and varied the settings and I think 2 flashes can work well. If I set up the camera as intended but turn off the flashes the picture will turn out almost black. If I use one flash the subject will expose correctly but shadows from the flash can spoil the image. I am hoping 2 flashes fired from different angles will fill some shadows and produce a more pleasing picture. Without flash the pictures are almost dark, this means the exposure is almost entirely from the flash. Flash duration is very short say 1/1000 sec to 1/15000 sec. This helps freeze action. Waiting for the connectors now to attach 2nd flash to underside of camera. On another note here is a pic I had paid little attention too but as I was messing around today I gave it a second look. (nothing to do with bug pics) DSC00126.jpg by Paul, on Flickr __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/ Last edited by Rocket; 12th July 2016 at 15:10..

14th July 2016, 10:54	#136
coolcat This is my second home Audi Q3 TDI S-Line Quattro Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clacton On Sea/On the boat somewhere Posts: 51,224 Thanks: 9,890 Thanked 12,235 Times in 8,232 Posts	I salute you with the macro photography and your experimentation with lighting Paul Looking forward to seeing your results as the little I have tried it is a whole new ball game of skills and patience __________________ Jeff.

14th July 2016, 10:54	#137
Gate Keeper This is my second home 4X4 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nairobi Posts: 20,118 Thanks: 8,286 Thanked 7,017 Times in 4,160 Posts	It is fascinating to look at your work flow Paul in setting up the shots. Many thanks for the providing us with your insight and knowledge

14th July 2016, 11:09	#138
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	Thanks Jeff and Phil. Today's shot is just a simple hand held effort. (With a bit of flash) These puffballs erupt overnight and can make good eating I believe. Not that I have tried. Puffball by Paul , on Flickr __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

15th July 2016, 16:44	#140
Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	I went out today to get some insect pics. You can see by the sky that it was not the best weather for insects. So I took this of a thistle. (plus 2 crops) Thistle by Paul , on Flickr Thistle by Paul , on Flickr Thistle by Paul, on Flickr __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/