Nature Still learning after many years.

Still learning after many years. · **3 Likes**

I managed to get within a 100ft. or so for these pics.A question that I have is why does the blue sky take on a mottled appearance when cropping is very very tight. These pics are ok but over the years I have noticed the mottled look especially when I zoom in with the camera playback...

--charliezap

**MikeNArk** · 04-15-2021, 01:52 PM

Nice detail. Like the darker blue sky in the last two photos.

charliezap · 04-16-2021, 04:46 AM

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Nice detail. Like the darker blue sky in the last two photos.

Thank you for the comment.--charliezap.

**ToddK** · 04-16-2021, 06:08 AM

Excellent job of getting these captures! The only thing I noticed from your EXIF was your exposure bias was set to +1. I tend to go the opposite way and underexpose a bit so the sky and highlights don't get overexposed, particularly on a bright day.

charliezap · 04-16-2021, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Excellent job of getting these captures! The only thing I noticed from your EXIF was your exposure bias was set to +1. I tend to go the opposite way and underexpose a bit so the sky and highlights don't get overexposed, particularly on a bright day.

Even at +1 the original pictures needed more light to bring out the osprey.--charliezap.

**ToddK** · 04-16-2021, 06:54 AM

Originally posted by charliezap

Even at +1 the original pictures needed more light to bring out the osprey.--charliezap.

Yes, since the osprey is the subject, you have to choose the setting that will bring out the best of it.

charliezap · 04-16-2021, 12:46 PM

Originally posted by ToddK

Yes, since the osprey is the subject, you have to choose the setting that will bring out the best of it.

I'm still on the learning curve for this guy.Time will tell where the sweet spot is.--charliezap.

**pichaser** · 04-16-2021, 01:40 PM

I see an osprey sometimes but at longer distances . Your photos are quite good Charlie and you will likely make some even better .

**Sailor** · 04-16-2021, 01:55 PM

Shots look good to me, Capn. I don't think I've ever seen an osprey in the flesh, but it's possible I did so when lived in MA.

Jer

**Heinrich Lohmann** · 04-16-2021, 02:06 PM

Nice images Charlie, also like the framing in the last one.

charliezap · 04-17-2021, 07:04 AM

Originally posted by pichaser

I see an osprey sometimes but at longer distances . Your photos are quite good Charlie and you will likely make some even better .

Originally posted by Sailor

Shots look good to me, Capn. I don't think I've ever seen an osprey in the flesh, but it's possible I did so when lived in MA.

Jer

Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann

Nice images Charlie, also like the framing in the last one.

Thanks guys.Looking forward for the rest of the year to provide "Kodak Moments"--charliezap

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04-15-2021, 01:52 PM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,129	Nice detail. Like the darker blue sky in the last two photos.

04-16-2021, 04:46 AM	#3
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by MikeNArk Nice detail. Like the darker blue sky in the last two photos. Thank you for the comment.--charliezap.

04-16-2021, 06:08 AM	#4
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Excellent job of getting these captures! The only thing I noticed from your EXIF was your exposure bias was set to +1. I tend to go the opposite way and underexpose a bit so the sky and highlights don't get overexposed, particularly on a bright day.

04-16-2021, 06:45 AM	#5
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Excellent job of getting these captures! The only thing I noticed from your EXIF was your exposure bias was set to +1. I tend to go the opposite way and underexpose a bit so the sky and highlights don't get overexposed, particularly on a bright day. Even at +1 the original pictures needed more light to bring out the osprey.--charliezap.

04-16-2021, 06:54 AM	#6
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,532	Originally posted by charliezap Even at +1 the original pictures needed more light to bring out the osprey.--charliezap. Yes, since the osprey is the subject, you have to choose the setting that will bring out the best of it.

04-16-2021, 12:46 PM	#7
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Yes, since the osprey is the subject, you have to choose the setting that will bring out the best of it. I'm still on the learning curve for this guy.Time will tell where the sweet spot is.--charliezap.

04-16-2021, 01:40 PM	#8
pichaser Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,777	I see an osprey sometimes but at longer distances . Your photos are quite good Charlie and you will likely make some even better .

04-16-2021, 01:55 PM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Shots look good to me, Capn. I don't think I've ever seen an osprey in the flesh, but it's possible I did so when lived in MA. Jer

04-16-2021, 02:06 PM	#10
Heinrich Lohmann Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Airdrie, Alberta Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,097	Nice images Charlie, also like the framing in the last one.

04-17-2021, 07:04 AM	#11
charliezap Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: saugus ma Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,686 Original Poster	Originally posted by pichaser I see an osprey sometimes but at longer distances . Your photos are quite good Charlie and you will likely make some even better . Originally posted by Sailor Shots look good to me, Capn. I don't think I've ever seen an osprey in the flesh, but it's possible I did so when lived in MA. Jer Originally posted by Heinrich Lohmann Nice images Charlie, also like the framing in the last one. Thanks guys.Looking forward for the rest of the year to provide "Kodak Moments"--charliezap