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Pheasants under a dog - I wish they would let me know when they are going to erupt from the cover!!  I think most of the issues I have are due to my skill set.  Thanks!!

It's most likely learning curve issues than lens issues.  I have a 70-300 and find it to be "softer" than the 18-135.  I, like you grab the 18-135 when I am not sure of the day's shots. As I said,...

I realize this is  a tough question with lots of opinions but here goes.  All around lens for a D7k.  Most of the time I use my 18-135 kit lens, I know it's not the sharpest. But it does allow to...

Thanks - I like it and I like your idea.  Walmart has dropped the posters sizes by 50%!!  I will follow your shadows/highlights recipe.

Thank you!

All very good points.  I wasn't intending on "birding". I was there to take pictures of the shooters and this guy popped up in my line of fire so to say.  It was a brilliantly sunny day with snow...

Thanks!  I think it looks better too.  Yeah, it is sort of centered isn't it.  But thanks! I have alot to learn.

Here's another (last for this forum question) stab at PPtoned down the colors a little

:-) Thanks to one & all for the feedback.  Practice practice

Good points - I have the raw file so I can work on PP.  It's always a crap-shoot on how far to go on PP.  Still learning that too.  Wish the bird could have told me to be ready instead of busting...

yes it is a fairly major crop - which doesn't help I am sure.  Thanks for taking the time for the constructive comments.

While the attached photo is not anywhere near the photography posted in this forum, I would like some opinions/suggestions on how to improve.  I took this picture with my D7000 with a 18-135 kit...

thanks for your input.  I have alot to learn and this dialog helps tremendously. I think this picture taken with the same equipment is sharper (although a compressed jpg).   I am pretty confident...

Thanks for the pointers!  So much to learn and so little brain....

I will keep practicing - a3 is off.  Maybe I will reload ViewNX2 and upload some samples.  I tried to upload a large jpeg to my gallery here in hopes to give you the data you needed buy no such...

Hi Mako!What other exif info do you need?  Yeah, the pic is small, I can upload a larger one I suppose.  Never thought to use MLU or live view - not used to those options yet.  No wind.  I shoot...

sharpening is set to 6, used the self timer for shutter release.  It's a pretty heavy Manfrotto tripod.  Not exactly sure where the focus point is/was as I deleted them from the card so I can't see...

I just can't get a sharp shot with my D7k....help1/10 sec100 iso35mm lensf11on a tripodInconsistent is more like it - because this picture is sharp, yes?

My attempt looked as a friend stated "like the end of times" Here's my attempt I like it, but it is so grainy. I was using SilverEfex Pro trial version and didn' t have a clue how to use...