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**** Weekly Wildlife Thread 8-23 to 8-28, CONTINUED ****
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bluestarc2k
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Wow those really are great shots, so sharp, which begs the question how did you do that? I'd love to know what your processing steps are or any other info to help me get those kind of shots from my FZ1000. Thanks in advance.
Rodger1943
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What a little beauty, so green. Excellent shots.
Good hand-held technique, 7fps burst, downsampling and sharpening. I processed from RAW using Photoninja, but I'm quite certain that a similar result could be achieved with JPEG in this case. Here's a SOOC shot for reference:
Possibly not even the sharpest possible result to begin with actually.
The two biggest factors are probably:
1) getting close
2) bursting away like there's no tomorrow
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BalaRamraj
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Some interesting fact of Eyes of Owls:
Because of their predominantly nocturnal tendencies, the eyes of owls have evolved several physical adaptations to improve sensitivity in low light intensities.
The eyes are very large and they are tubular, rather than round, giving a relatively large cornea in proportion to the overall size of the eye and enabling more light to enter the eye. The light passes through the pupil to the lens. This is large and convex, causing the image to be focused nearer to the lens hence retaining maximum brightness. One drawback is that owls are long sighted and cannot focus on objects which are too close.
Pictured this Owlet resting on a banyan tree.
Shot with fz200; f2.8 available at max zoom was handy as there was not much light inside the tree.
Spotted Owlet 1
Spotted Owlet 2
Spotted Owlet 3
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BalaRamraj
Because of their predominantly nocturnal tendencies, the eyes of owls have evolved several physical adaptations to improve sensitivity in low light intensities.
The eyes are very large and they are tubular, rather than round, giving a relatively large cornea in proportion to the overall size of the eye and enabling more light to enter the eye. The light passes through the pupil to the lens. This is large and convex, causing the image to be focused nearer to the lens hence retaining maximum brightness. One drawback is that owls are long sighted and cannot focus on objects which are too close.
Pictured this Owlet resting on a banyan tree.
Shot with fz200; f2.8 available at max zoom was handy as there was not much light inside the tree.
Spotted Owlet 1
Spotted Owlet 2
Spotted Owlet 3
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BalaRamraj
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BalaRamraj
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Hi Cainn,
Big - W O W - for the IQ on these pictures.
Thanks for sharing.
Big - W O W - for the IQ on these pictures.
Thanks for sharing.
Rodger1943
Forum Pro
Wow! Three fantastic shots. The first one was a real stunner. I guess I liked the darker background on that one, but as far quality goes, they are all as good as each other. By the way, a great little bird.
EL Pistoffo
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estero
Senior Member
That is not a "Green Iguana" but a Cuban Knight Anole. We have them around our development.
They are more aggressive then other lizards and eat other lizards and insects mainly.
That is a great picture of the Anole. I have many as well.
They are more aggressive then other lizards and eat other lizards and insects mainly.
That is a great picture of the Anole. I have many as well.
EL Pistoffo
Leading Member
myssvictoria
Veteran Member
Wow, how did you get that fish? I've tried to get jumping fish. Just got frustration. You see some interesting things on your walk, good to have a camera like the FZ200 handy. I like the crab and lizard, too! I wouldn't mind seeing a pic of your dog waiting patiently.
myssvictoria
Veteran Member
I don't think the Fuji X20 is known as a wildlife camera, but it sure did an admirable job with these. I counted 8 birds in #2. Not sure what kind of birds, some sort of sparrow?
I'd like to try another Fuji one day, sure did like my old f45.
I'd like to try another Fuji one day, sure did like my old f45.
myssvictoria
Veteran Member
Superb series, Bala! Great information about Owl eyes. Your flickr photostream is filled with splendid (and exotic to me) birds. Excellent post.
myssvictoria
Veteran Member
Beautiful shots of the Anole, very close and colorful. It looks like a tough guy!
Dan W258995
Veteran Member
Thanks, Vickie. I got lucky with the flying fish. Another fish had jumped moments before, so I was prepared to shoot. Still, I'm surprised I was able to get the fish so high in the air.
As for the crab, I liked the light. Look closely at the picture and you'll see another crab in the background.
Dan
As for the crab, I liked the light. Look closely at the picture and you'll see another crab in the background.
Dan
Mister Roboto
Senior Member
Thanks Vicky and yes you are right that it isn't a wildlife cam but sometimes the best wildlife cam is the one with you.
Yes they are House sparrows.
I was hoping Fuji will come up with X-S1 or HS50 replacement but looks like it will not happen anytime soon.
BalaRamraj
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BalaRamraj
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Mister Roboto
Senior Member
Adorable captures. Thanks for sharing!
Mister Roboto
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