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Jack'll do
Nov-15-2007, 06:32 AM
Recently spent the day with my pup exploring an old farm road at the top of a foothill not far from home.

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Coming down the mountain we passed this interesting getaway cabin and peacefull brook.

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anwmn1
Nov-15-2007, 02:49 PM
John-

What mode were you shooting these in? You shot these handheld too- I am guessing since the shots seem a tad blurry and not very sharp.

You have some great possibilities there- just need to work on the exposure.
Jack'll do
Nov-15-2007, 06:48 PM
John-

What mode were you shooting these in? You shot these handheld too- I am guessing since the shots seem a tad blurry and not very sharp.

You have some great possibilities there- just need to work on the exposure.

This is a very serene place... very dark and cool due to the extensive canopy. It warrants a second trip with tripod in hand and closer attention to exposure settings. I think some of the blurriness has to do with my lack of expertise in Photoshop as well as being handheld. BTW all were shot at 1/60 and between f4.8 and 5.3 with iso between 250 and 320 using a Nikon 18-135 mm lens at between 48 and 66 mm. and all required extensive levels and brightness/contrast adjustment.
anwmn1
Nov-15-2007, 09:20 PM
This is a very serene place... very dark and cool due to the extensive canopy. It warrants a second trip with tripod in hand and closer attention to exposure settings. I think some of the blurriness has to do with my lack of expertise in Photoshop as well as being handheld. BTW all were shot at 1/60 and between f4.8 and 5.3 with iso between 250 and 320 using a Nikon 18-135 mm lens at between 48 and 66 mm. and all required extensive levels and brightness/contrast adjustment.

A tripod is a must-

Try shooting at F11 unless you are trying to play with DOF and background out of foucs (BOKEH).
This will make your exposure even longer- so tripod is a must- it will also give you the soft water look.

EXAMPLE (http://aaronnewman.smugmug.com/gallery/3827142#221260604)

Best of luck!
Jack'll do
Nov-16-2007, 05:22 AM
A tripod is a must-

Try shooting at F11 unless you are trying to play with DOF and background out of foucs (BOKEH).
This will make your exposure even longer- so tripod is a must- it will also give you the soft water look.

EXAMPLE (http://aaronnewman.smugmug.com/gallery/3827142#221260604)

Best of luck!

Thanks for the suggestions Aaron. I tend not to want to be encumbered dragging a tripod around through the woods (tho I often use a monopod/walking staff). That said, I can see it's necessary inorder to get really nice shots.