Monday, June 8, 2009
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People sometimes ask about the gear that I use, so here it is:
- Canon EOS Rebel XSi (aka 450D)
- EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
- EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS
- EF 50mm f/1.8 II
- Sunpak 622 Super Pro flash
- Yongnuo YN-565 EX
- Yongnuo RF-602 Wireless Flash/Shutter trigger
- Polarized Filter 58mm
- 33" Shoot-though Unbrella
- SDHC Memory Card 8GB
- Remote shutter release
- Velbon Sherpa 550R tripod
- Extension Tubes
- Canon PowerShot A510
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Stuff I don't have, but would like.Software I use:
- The GIMP Main editing/manipulation tool.
- Raw Therapee For tweaking and processing RAW photos.
- Picasa For organizing and viewing.
- Hugin For stitching photos together.
- AndreaMosaic For creating photo mosaics like this one.
- Ubuntu My operating system.
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Blue Jays are beautiful birds. I like the couple shot.
ReplyDeleteI love the couple shot as well. YOu have to tell me your tricks...your shots are always so crisp and colors so bright! What kind of lens are you using?
ReplyDeleteThanks, you're too kind!
ReplyDeleteFor these I used my EF-S 55-250mm lens, and got as close as I could. I took about 40 photos, these were the only real good ones.
For post process: I saturated the colors a bit, added a very subtle vignette to darken around the edges just a bit so the birds will seem a bit brighter. Then sharpened with the "Unsharp Mask".
you must have used 'vignette' minimally. very good. :) the needles in the last shot --gorgeous!!!!!!! i LOVE this last one especially! :)))
ReplyDeleteThe first and third are stunning in their composition, focus/depth of field and connection with the subject. The intense blues and greens are striking too. Nice!
ReplyDeletewow.. i love how you can see the detail in the feathers amazing
ReplyDeleteThe first one looks like you stole it off a Christmas card :o)
ReplyDeleteNice photos!
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