Your R System Images - February 2024

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Nice set of images there Phil the last one especially. We could play Top trump Robins ?
Hi Nick,

Cheers - much appreciated!

(I suspect my current popularity with the local robin faction will diminish rapidly once/ if spring arrives - but it's fun while it lasts!).

Phil
 
Hi David,

Well seen and beautifully caught - the reduced light helps to emphasise the subject's gaze (it looks fascinated by your tech - or perhaps it's own reflection?). Very pleasing and complimentary foliage too.

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
Thanks. I might have been whistling to get it's attention. Is that cheating?:oops:
 
Having finished working through the shots from our most recent visit to Chester Zoo, time for a few late afternoon edits of recent captures from local walks.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite and Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

Phil


1. Hello matey...

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2. Happiness is...

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3. What a cutie...

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4. Hold it right there...

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Beautiful, sharp shots. Your robins are cuter than American robins. Now if I could only find the Japanese variety.
 
Thanks. I might have been whistling to get it's attention. Is that cheating?:oops:
Hi David,

Definitely not in my book. (Having said that, I walk round with a bag of wild bird seed and peanuts in my pocket and engage in widespread open bribery... :cool: ).

:)

Phil
 
Beautiful, sharp shots. Your robins are cuter than American robins. Now if I could only find the Japanese variety.
Hi David,

Cheers - much appreciated!

They are very cute (and they know they are... :)).

Phil
 
Having finished working through the shots from our most recent visit to Chester Zoo, time for a few late afternoon edits of recent captures from local walks.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PhotoLab Elite and Adobe Lightroom Classic/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper TK-9 Panels).

Phil


1. Hello matey...

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2. Happiness is...

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3. What a cutie...

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4. Hold it right there...

View attachment 25642

Those are always sharp. I think I may pull the TC off my R7 and 100-500. It's not bad with on but I'm going to give it a go. Last year I found the TC did better with the R6II and 100-500.

Problem is I'm often shooting both BIF and static, it can be harder to get close to those little birds and they don't give you much time. One reason why my C1-3 modes are now 100% dedicated to extreme SS changes. All other settings are identical. I've spoiled too many static shots with unnecessary high ISO's from getting excited and forgetting. That change was resent and is working well.

Would you mind sharing one of those RAW files? I'd like to try a few things. I'm not going to post or use it for anything else. I understand if you aren't comfortable with that.
 
Took a scouting trip from Houston to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, one of my friends had a new telephoto she wanted to try out. It's a bit early for the spring migration and it was very windy with the arrival of a cool front the night before so most of the birds were content to float instead of fly. Lots of black neck stilts, coot and of course, alligators.

2024-016-042 Anhuac birds.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF800mm F11 IS STM
  • 800.0 mm
  • ƒ/11
  • 1/1600 sec
  • ISO 1600


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  • Canon EOS R7
  • TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
  • 256.0 mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/1600 sec
  • ISO 400


2024-016-090 Anhuac birds.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
  • 483.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/1600 sec
  • ISO 500


2024-016-128 Anhuac birds.jpg
  • Canon EOS R
  • RF800mm F11 IS STM
  • 800.0 mm
  • ƒ/11
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 2500


2024-016-152 Anhuac birds.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 A022
  • 256.0 mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/2000 sec
  • ISO 1250
 
A handful of images captured in February at a nearby Huntley Meadows Park wetland in Alexandria VA

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  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/1600 sec
  • ISO 640




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  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/200 sec
  • ISO 1600




HmeganztakeoffCrop2ViinSM.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/2000 sec
  • ISO 800




HGwingonwaterSM.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/2000 sec
  • ISO 800



swampsparrowv2SM.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 500.0 mm
  • ƒ/7.1
  • 1/1600 sec
  • ISO 800
 
Pretty dark clouds and the wind was in the wrong direction for my sweet spot so I had t shoot through the fence. I had to hide in the car between shots to not get too wet. I'll call it artistic :)
_M3A4803-Enhanced-NR-2.jpg
  • Canon EOS R6m2
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 223.0 mm
  • ƒ/5
  • 1/3200 sec
  • ISO 800
_M3A4867-Enhanced-NR.jpg
  • Canon EOS R6m2
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  • 270.0 mm
  • ƒ/5.6
  • 1/3200 sec
  • ISO 1000
 
Quackers

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  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
  • 400.0 mm
  • ƒ/8
  • 1/250 sec
  • ISO 100


_G8A0773_DxO.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
  • 400.0 mm
  • ƒ/9
  • 1/500 sec
  • ISO 3200
 
Those are always sharp. I think I may pull the TC off my R7 and 100-500. It's not bad with on but I'm going to give it a go. Last year I found the TC did better with the R6II and 100-500.

Problem is I'm often shooting both BIF and static, it can be harder to get close to those little birds and they don't give you much time. One reason why my C1-3 modes are now 100% dedicated to extreme SS changes. All other settings are identical. I've spoiled too many static shots with unnecessary high ISO's from getting excited and forgetting. That change was resent and is working well.

Would you mind sharing one of those RAW files? I'd like to try a few things. I'm not going to post or use it for anything else. I understand if you aren't comfortable with that.
Hi Only RF,

No problem - the raw file from image #1 can be downloaded using This Link.

(If anyone else would like to have the file to edit, please feel free - to be clear, I give my permission for you to download and edit my raw file and post the results here, or elsewhere, providing due credit is given to the person taking the image 'Phil Moore'. Note the file/ link will be removed after February).

Phil
 
Took a scouting trip from Houston to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, one of my friends had a new telephoto she wanted to try out. It's a bit early for the spring migration and it was very windy with the arrival of a cool front the night before so most of the birds were content to float instead of fly. Lots of black neck stilts, coot and of course, alligators.

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Hi Chris,

A terrific set of images from your visit - definitely a location where you need to be mindful about what you're stepping on (crikey!).

Difficult to single out a favourite, but image #2 will keep us awake for a few days... 😅

Thank you for sharing.

P&K
 
A handful of images captured in February at a nearby Huntley Meadows Park wetland in Alexandria VA

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Hi Art,

A series of devastatingly eye-catching captures of wonderful creatures.

Superb subject separation and lush colours throughout, with images #1 and #4 being impossible to separate as our favourite (they're all excellent TBF).

Thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Hi Only RF,

No problem - the raw file from image #1 can be downloaded using This Link.

(If anyone else would like to have the file to edit, please feel free - to be clear, I give my permission for you to download and edit my raw file and post the results here, or elsewhere, providing due credit is given to the person taking the image 'Phil Moore'. Note the file/ link will be removed after February).

Phil
Thanks
 
Couple of Japanese waxwings. Bad angle, but tried to clean them up as best I could with DxO.
jww1.jpg
  • Canon EOS R6m2
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
  • 700.0 mm
  • ƒ/10
  • 1/800 sec
  • ISO 500
jww2.jpg
  • Canon EOS R6m2
  • RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM + EXTENDER RF1.4x
  • 700.0 mm
  • ƒ/10
  • 1/800 sec
  • ISO 640
 
Couple of Japanese waxwings. Bad angle, but tried to clean them up as best I could with DxO.View attachment 25779View attachment 25780
Hi David,

Two terrific captures of a most striking, colourful and beautiful creature.

(More so given the challenges imposed by the positioning and lighting).

Well done - and thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Hi David,

Two terrific captures of a most striking, colourful and beautiful creature.

(More so given the challenges imposed by the positioning and lighting).

Well done - and thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
Thank you.
 
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Hi Nick,

A fantastic capture of a beautiful creature!

Terrific lighting in evidence, which perfectly highlights the dramatic pose and feather detail - and brings warmth to the complimentary, creamy reflections.

Well seen and very well caught - thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Brighton West Pier, or what's left of it. Shot for a local camera club competition gave me an opportunity to play with a LE and an ND1000 filter on a pretty awful day; I'll be back for a sunset one at some point.

Brighton West Pier.jpg
  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
  • 24.0 mm
  • ƒ/11
  • 30 sec
  • ISO 100
 
Another LE for the same competition, snapped inside a dilapidated bothy by Glen Creran in Scotland. This photo didn't fare as well, but I preferred it more. The cans of Mckewan's look a bit out of date and I wouldn't try and put any weight on that chair either!

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  • Canon EOS R7
  • RF-S18-150mm F3.5-6.3 IS STM
  • 18.0 mm
  • ƒ/14
  • 30 sec
  • ISO 100
 
Brighton West Pier, or what's left of it. Shot for a local camera club competition gave me an opportunity to play with a LE and an ND1000 filter on a pretty awful day; I'll be back for a sunset one at some point.

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Hi Brucey,

An absolutely sublime capture! Well worth your efforts - hopefully you got your due rewards?

(We think this shot would also work well with a B&W treatment).


A similar composition, but featuring sunrise/ sunset (or perhaps a creatively colour-popped re-edit of this shot?) should be worth aiming for. (Good luck!).

In the meantime, well done here - and thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
Another LE for the same competition, snapped inside a dilapidated bothy by Glen Creran in Scotland. This photo didn't fare as well, but I preferred it more. The cans of Mckewan's look a bit out of date and I wouldn't try and put any weight on that chair either!

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Hi Brucey,

And another excellent image - well seen and very well caught.

(We could envisage this shot featuring an alternative re-edit in B&W, but with the red chair/ reflection - and maybe the beer cans - remaining in colour).


Inspirational work - thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
View from Minninglow, Derbyshire.View attachment 25806
Hi Nick,

Two very dramatic high key/ high contrast B&W treatments which perfectly pop these 3D-esque landscape shots (terrific skies and - incredibly - no rain).

Great work - and thank you for sharing... :)

P&K
 
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