A walk around Highgate Wood

[ekimeno]

Hello, I took a little walk around this lovely area in north London yesterday and managed to get off some decent shots despite the poor light. I think that a lot of the photos I took could have been sharper, and I think this had to do with the light and the fact that I didn't use a tripod.

Please let me know how I did....but go easy as I'm still new to this! Thanks in advance for looking

My camera is a 400D and I used a Sigma 70-300mm APO DG lens. the pics were edited and cropped in Aperture 2.

More snaps in this set on my flickr page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekimeno-stuff/sets/72157604118654411/

 

[Graham_P_Clarke]

I do like the shoots I was thinking of a visit there myself.
But off Topic how do you find Aperture V2 is it worth the upgrade from 1.54?

 

[ekimeno]

Don't know about 1.54. This is the first time I've used Aperture.

I think it's great and easier to use than Lightroom.

 

[james_death]

like these a lot,
robin seams a bit soft not totally focused on the bird the head and eyes need to be sharp i feel, eyes are key in most shots.
1st shot is a stunner.
great stuff

 

[ekimeno]

Thanks James.

I have another of the robin that did come out with better focus in the head/eye area

I agree, the squirrel shot is great - came out better than I expected

 

[andyjayh]

Good shots Squirrel is the pick of the bunch for me. After watching and waiting for one the other day I know they can be very shy of cameras and move quickly, so well done for that shot

The Robin needs some sharpening to bring it to life a bit more.