The "reach" of the Q - images

**crewl1** · 01-17-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by hnikesch

Today I got a Hooded Merganser, White Ibis, Snowy Egret, Blue Heron and a Grebe

Great catches Hans!

**crewl1** · 01-17-2013, 11:59 AM

Originally posted by K9-K5

Moon + Q tonight. Veeeery tiny shake, because of hand-held but leaning to wall. Whole frame with Sigma 150-500 @f8, ISO320.

Good work - what was the shutter speed?

K9-K5 · 01-17-2013, 12:10 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

Good work - what was the shutter speed?

Thanks, 1/50sec.

**crewl1** · 01-17-2013, 02:58 PM

When I took this shot of a GBH resting at the park, I thought it would be a silhouette since I was shooting straight into the sun.
Instead when I looked at the viewfinder I was surprised that the bird actually looked like my eyes saw it, almost like an automatic HDR shot.
The dynamic range of the little Q sensor is pretty amazing.
The second shot with the iphone shows the conditions, the bird is just left of the park bench.
I shot in JPG, I wonder how much better the picture could turn out if I shot in RAW?

VisualDarkness · 01-17-2013, 03:53 PM

Lovely shot as always Crew! The Gray Heron we got here is one of my favorite birds to watch, truly stunning despite being simply gray.

stormtech · 01-17-2013, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by crewl1

When I took this shot of a GBH resting at the park, I thought it would be a silhouette since I was shooting straight into the sun.
Instead when I looked at the viewfinder I was surprised that the bird actually looked like my eyes saw it, almost like an automatic HDR shot.
The dynamic range of the little Q sensor is pretty amazing.
The second shot with the iphone shows the conditions, the bird is just left of the park bench.
I shot in JPG, I wonder how much better the picture could turn out if I shot in RAW?

Wow Larry - some good proof the lens hoods really work!

The EXIF says 300mm - I'm assuming this was with the DA*300?

Also, are those bugs flying around the Heron, or something else from shooting into the sun?

**baro-nite** · 01-17-2013, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

The Gray Heron we got here is one of my favorite birds to watch, truly stunning despite being simply gray.

Actually, if you saw one next to a Great Blue you might have a hard time telling which was which. The two species do seem to be universal favorites -- such elegant birds.

Originally posted by crewl1

I shot in JPG, I wonder how much better the picture could turn out if I shot in RAW?

This one's so well exposed I don't think you'd get much extra from RAW.

**crewl1** · 01-17-2013, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by VisualDarkness

Lovely shot as always Crew! The Gray Heron we got here is one of my favorite birds to watch, truly stunning despite being simply gray.

Thanks - show us some shots of the Grey's.

Originally posted by stormtech

Wow Larry - some good proof the lens hoods really work! The EXIF says 300mm - I'm assuming this was with the DA*300? Also, are those bugs flying around the Heron, or something else from shooting into the sun?

DA*300, ISO 125, F5.6 1/250. Yes those are little mosquitoes or gnats, the place was full of them. Big swarms near the lake.

**crewl1** · 01-17-2013, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by baro-nite

This one's so well exposed I don't think you'd get much extra from RAW.

Thanks Baro-nite. Since I use the Q for family stuff too I keep it on JPG, but I'm thinking I will dedicate the second one to just birding and I can start trying out RAW to see how it goes.

Sandy Hancock · 01-17-2013, 04:09 PM

While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago. K9-K5, yours is upside down

DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP.

stormtech · 01-17-2013, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago.

DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP.

Beautiful!!

**crewl1** · 01-17-2013, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago. K9-K5, yours is upside down

DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP.

And our toilets drain clockwise

Beautiful photo.

K9-K5 · 01-17-2013, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago. K9-K5, yours is upside down

DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP.

Awesome photo, lens and photographer. You drive at wrong side of the road-> so your moon is wrong also.

Just kidding.

I just tried to take photo again, but it's over -20 celsius below freezing now. My finger's just didn't cope it. Metal body was so cold...

Sandy Hancock · 01-17-2013, 04:28 PM

I guess you're right. Even our birds are upside down

**baro-nite** · 01-17-2013, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Moon through the pines by Sandy Hancock

Beautiful and unique, not easy to do when shooting the moon!

01-17-2013, 04:05 PM	#398
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by VisualDarkness Lovely shot as always Crew! The Gray Heron we got here is one of my favorite birds to watch, truly stunning despite being simply gray. Thanks - show us some shots of the Grey's. Originally posted by stormtech Wow Larry - some good proof the lens hoods really work! The EXIF says 300mm - I'm assuming this was with the DA300? Also, are those bugs flying around the Heron, or something else from shooting into the sun? DA300, ISO 125, F5.6 1/250. Yes those are little mosquitoes or gnats, the place was full of them. Big swarms near the lake. Last edited by crewl1; 01-17-2013 at 04:11 PM.

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01-17-2013, 11:59 AM	#391
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by hnikesch Today I got a Hooded Merganser, White Ibis, Snowy Egret, Blue Heron and a Grebe Great catches Hans!

01-17-2013, 11:59 AM	#392
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by K9-K5 Moon + Q tonight. Veeeery tiny shake, because of hand-held but leaning to wall. Whole frame with Sigma 150-500 @f8, ISO320. Good work - what was the shutter speed?

01-17-2013, 12:10 PM	#393
K9-K5 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 33	Originally posted by crewl1 Good work - what was the shutter speed? Thanks, 1/50sec.

01-17-2013, 02:58 PM	#394
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	When I took this shot of a GBH resting at the park, I thought it would be a silhouette since I was shooting straight into the sun. Instead when I looked at the viewfinder I was surprised that the bird actually looked like my eyes saw it, almost like an automatic HDR shot. The dynamic range of the little Q sensor is pretty amazing. The second shot with the iphone shows the conditions, the bird is just left of the park bench. I shot in JPG, I wonder how much better the picture could turn out if I shot in RAW?

01-17-2013, 03:53 PM	#395
VisualDarkness Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Uppsala, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,439	Lovely shot as always Crew! The Gray Heron we got here is one of my favorite birds to watch, truly stunning despite being simply gray.

01-17-2013, 04:02 PM	#396
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by crewl1 When I took this shot of a GBH resting at the park, I thought it would be a silhouette since I was shooting straight into the sun. Instead when I looked at the viewfinder I was surprised that the bird actually looked like my eyes saw it, almost like an automatic HDR shot. The dynamic range of the little Q sensor is pretty amazing. The second shot with the iphone shows the conditions, the bird is just left of the park bench. I shot in JPG, I wonder how much better the picture could turn out if I shot in RAW? Wow Larry - some good proof the lens hoods really work! The EXIF says 300mm - I'm assuming this was with the DA*300? Also, are those bugs flying around the Heron, or something else from shooting into the sun?

01-17-2013, 04:04 PM	#397
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by VisualDarkness The Gray Heron we got here is one of my favorite birds to watch, truly stunning despite being simply gray. Actually, if you saw one next to a Great Blue you might have a hard time telling which was which. The two species do seem to be universal favorites -- such elegant birds. Originally posted by crewl1 I shot in JPG, I wonder how much better the picture could turn out if I shot in RAW? This one's so well exposed I don't think you'd get much extra from RAW.

01-17-2013, 04:08 PM	#399
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by baro-nite This one's so well exposed I don't think you'd get much extra from RAW. Thanks Baro-nite. Since I use the Q for family stuff too I keep it on JPG, but I'm thinking I will dedicate the second one to just birding and I can start trying out RAW to see how it goes.

01-17-2013, 04:09 PM	#400
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago. K9-K5, yours is upside down DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP.

01-17-2013, 04:11 PM	#401
stormtech Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: In the boonies (NW Penna) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,744	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago. DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP. Beautiful!!

01-17-2013, 04:14 PM	#402
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago. K9-K5, yours is upside down DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP. And our toilets drain clockwise Beautiful photo.

01-17-2013, 04:15 PM	#403
K9-K5 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 33	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock While we're on moon shots, here's one from two days ago. K9-K5, yours is upside down DA*300. Slight crop and some sharpening/contrast in PP. Awesome photo, lens and photographer. You drive at wrong side of the road-> so your moon is wrong also. Just kidding. I just tried to take photo again, but it's over -20 celsius below freezing now. My finger's just didn't cope it. Metal body was so cold...

01-17-2013, 04:28 PM	#404
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,275	I guess you're right. Even our birds are upside down

01-17-2013, 04:47 PM	#405
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,295	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Moon through the pines by Sandy Hancock Beautiful and unique, not easy to do when shooting the moon!