Approaching Photography by Paul Hill is another good one.I think "The Photographer's Mind" by Michael Freeman very good too.
The gap between primes and zooms is narrowing in terms of sharpness, the main advantages of primes these days are the wide apertures, and size and weight. Of course there's bokeh to consider, but this is much more personal.
Not sure if you've seen this ... https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/02/things-you-didnt-want-to-know-about-zoom-lenses/I would quite happily put my 70-200 2.8 vr1 up against any of primes.
I'll look at it when I have more time, but purely looking at the before and after it's too extreme for me and doesn't represent the original imageHi Guys,
I was watching this video on youtube and I understood most of it, i`m not one to understand things via a video or books but this man showed all in Lightroom,
what they do and how they work, now I have seen plenty of videos on youtube about Lightroom and they have been total gobbledegook to me any how.
I got no idea what you are like with your PP skills or your perception of using Lightroom or PS and the like.
What do you think about this video, ok so its nearly 45 mins long but I did skip some
View: https://youtu.be/fewTszRRX2Y
I've seen similar, and whilst this is all good in theory the actual results can differ from this. He talks about zooms not being sharp across the frame compared to primes, but we all now how bad fast primes can be at the edgesNot sure if you've seen this ... https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2017/02/things-you-didnt-want-to-know-about-zoom-lenses/
It amazes me how it's gone from the before image to the after image. I definitely don't go as far as I could with pricessing.Hi Guys,
I was watching this video on youtube and I understood most of it, i`m not one to understand things via a video or books but this man showed all in Lightroom,
what they do and how they work, now I have seen plenty of videos on youtube about Lightroom and they have been total gobbledegook to me any how.
I got no idea what you are like with your PP skills or your perception of using Lightroom or PS and the like.
What do you think about this video, ok so its nearly 45 mins long but I did skip some
View: https://youtu.be/fewTszRRX2Y
I'll look at it when I have more time, but purely looking at the before and after it's too extreme for me and doesn't represent the original image
Yeah I get where your coming from, lots of extra "pop" has been put into this shot from start to finish.It amazes me how it's gone from the before image to the after image. I definitely don't go as far as I could with pricessing.
snap, i think the finished shot should be binned, its way over done and as you say its nothing to do with capturing an image, its a binary construction.I'll look at it when I have more time, but purely looking at the before and after it's too extreme for me and doesn't represent the original image
No 2 for me is the better shot, nice comp and welcome back lolSafely made it back from Wales, didn't spot any locals so that's probably why.
Took a trip up to Neuadd Reservoir, although there was a distinct lack of water. This is looking towards Pen-Y-Fann (apparently). Weather was pretty crap too!
Neuadd Reservoir 1 by Chuckoir, on Flickr
Neuadd Reservoir 2 by Chuckoir, on Flickr
Neuadd Reservoir Pano by Chuckoir, on Flickr
All taken with the little 28-80mm.
I did have it with me...You could have bagged a worldie if you had a long lens with you. That little thicket of trees in the middle of #2 with the cloud shrouded mountain in the background would have made a nice shot.
Thanks, Tim!Love the second one @Chuckoir
Yeah, may as well just create an image using CGIsnap, i think the finished shot should be binned, its way over done and as you say its nothing to do with capturing an image, its a binary construction.
You use Auto on your D750 most/all the time?Woburn big cat photography booked for july
The also explain how not to use full auto cant wait
Ah right, nowt wrong with that, I toggle between M and Auto and I'm also testing A, S and P on rare occasions. It all depends on the situation at the time and what I can be bothered with. But I learnt M mode very fast as I was using a manual focus lens and still am for macro, which I'm hoping will start tomorrow [emoji1]Yep every outing
Woburn big cat photography booked for july
The also explain how not to use full auto cant wait
You use Auto on your D750 most/all the time?
Yep every outing
Auto ISO in manual is what I often use for wildlife, all I have to do it choose the aperture I want (usually around f4-f8 depending on light and DoF) and the fastest shutter speed I can get (usually aiming for around 1/500 to 1/1000). I keep an eye on the ISO value and either adjust aperture or shutter speed if it gets too high. Some days I'm lucky if I can get f4, 1/200 at ISO3200!I used to use m on my d90 but made too many mistakes so just thought it was a bad job.
Thanks for that comment Rob ... not aimed at my I know but it's useful for me to note...Auto ISO in manual is what I often use for wildlife, all I have to do it choose the aperture I want (usually around f4-f8 depending on light and DoF) and the fastest shutter speed as I can get (usually aiming for around 1/500 to 1/1000). I keep an eye on the ISO value and either adjust aperture or shutter speed if it gets too high. I think we are quite close, if you ever what to meet up somewhere like Woburn I would be happy to go through how I do it
Im glad you find it helpful. It's not really manual as such but I find it more useful than A or S as I can control both aperture and shutter speed. ISO is so good on the D750 that it's not as important as it was on older crop bodies I've previously used. If light is likely to change I find it can help to centre the exposure settings of aperture and shuttter speed around ISO800 as it gives 2-3 stops either side for changes in light. It gives you a little leeway if you don't notice the changing light or are panning through a scene with bright light and shadow areas.Thanks for that comment Rob ... not aimed at my I know but it's useful for me to note...
I like these. The first reminds me of the open roads image you see from America. It's not the landscape I was expecting to see of Tenerife.A few shots from a hike back through the volcanic area below the mountain range where i shot sunrise. Some amazing textures and colours throughout this area.
The New Road by Philip Blair, on Flickr
resized-7946 by Philip Blair, on Flickr
Clinging on by Philip Blair, on Flickr
Like the 1st one, looks like a road to no where.A few shots from a hike back through the volcanic area below the mountain range where i shot sunrise. Some amazing textures and colours throughout this area.
The New Road by Philip Blair, on Flickr
resized-7946 by Philip Blair, on Flickr
Clinging on by Philip Blair, on Flickr
I was going to ask where you take your deer pics as I'm only about 30mins north of woburnAuto ISO in manual is what I often use for wildlife, all I have to do it choose the aperture I want (usually around f4-f8 depending on light and DoF) and the fastest shutter speed I can get (usually aiming for around 1/500 to 1/1000). I keep an eye on the ISO value and either adjust aperture or shutter speed if it gets too high. Some days I'm lucky if I can get f4, 1/200 at ISO3200!
I think we are quite close, if you ever what to meet up somewhere like Woburn I would be happy to go through how I do it
I was going to ask where you take your dear pics as I'm only about 30mins north of woburn
All sorted for you. sorry got all excitedAre they the same as Deers?
not anymore that was in my younger yearsHey, if you like old dears then get yourself in there mate, who am I to judge?!