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    Hi Randy, that is one 'wacky rabbit' as you say, a nice image to start the day with.

    Just a point of note, it's always nice to add some info/detail as background to the image and tip on this can be found in the below link. In addition EXIF data (camera settings/kit etc, ie Nikon D800 500f/4 1/1250sec f/5 ISO1600 compensation 0) is requested with each post, as this does help in relation to feedback on images, a lot to take in when posting I know.

    http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...m-Time-to-Time

    With regard to the image I like it, the quirky look to camera, blade of grass in the mouth, head slightly titled, all go to create a nice image. Although I'm not a big fan of square crops, this works well. From a processing POV I think some simple adjustments in both Levels and Curves just gives it a bit more depth, but does not lose the detail in those glossy eyes. Based on the shutter speed I think a tad more DOF would have been good, but just a fraction more i.e. 5.6 or 6.3. Some additional selective USM on the face will also bring out more of the nice features and give the image more distinction/clarity. Not knowing your thoughts/ethics, but would suggest the gardening (removal) of the grass tip extending from the right ear, but no deal breaker.

    Look forward to seeing more images and adding your thoughts to other posts in the future.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Steve Kaluski View Post
    Hi Randy, that is one 'wacky rabbit' as you say, a nice image to start the day with.

    Just a point of note, it's always nice to add some info/detail as background to the image and tip on this can be found in the below link. In addition EXIF data (camera settings/kit etc, ie Nikon D800 500f/4 1/1250sec f/5 ISO1600 compensation 0) is requested with each post, as this does help in relation to feedback on images, a lot to take in when posting I know.

    http://www.birdphotographers.net/for...m-Time-to-Time

    With regard to the image I like it, the quirky look to camera, blade of grass in the mouth, head slightly titled, all go to create a nice image. Although I'm not a big fan of square crops, this works well. From a processing POV I think some simple adjustments in both Levels and Curves just gives it a bit more depth, but does not lose the detail in those glossy eyes. Based on the shutter speed I think a tad more DOF would have been good, but just a fraction more i.e. 5.6 or 6.3. Some additional selective USM on the face will also bring out more of the nice features and give the image more distinction/clarity. Not knowing your thoughts/ethics, but would suggest the gardening (removal) of the grass tip extending from the right ear, but no deal breaker.

    Look forward to seeing more images and adding your thoughts to other posts in the future.

    TFS
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    thanks for the feedback Steve
    Last edited by Randy Rimland; 07-31-2012 at 04:27 AM. Reason: add info

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    I can't 'edit' my original post so

    I shot this little guy in the shade of a building. He just sat there munching lunch and let me get pretty close. I was near MFD for the 500/4 and was concerned about f/5 for DOF and even iso1600 since the d800 is relatively new to me. The camera/lens was on a monopod and I was precariously sitting in the grass so i wanted as much ss as i could get. After too many shots I backed away and he just kept lunching.
    Last edited by Randy Rimland; 07-31-2012 at 04:30 AM.

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    Thanks Randy, that's great and is ideal for future post intros, but you can expand the story telling if you want.

    After too many shots I backed away and he just kept lunching.
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    Some good feedback from Steve here. I love the soft light and the quirky pose here. Nice details too.
    How are you enjoying the D800 so far?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Morkel Erasmus View Post
    Some good feedback from Steve here. I love the soft light and the quirky pose here. Nice details too.
    How are you enjoying the D800 so far?
    It's in many ways a revolutionary body
    - DR is noticeably better than the d3s
    - AF speed and accuracy in all light, especially low light is also noticeably better that the d3s
    - for me it was a DX killer, sold my D300,D3s, and D700
    - nice UI adds like easy ISO
    - high ISO is also clean although 3200 is all I needed I would push it to 5k if I had to
    - 3k price tag is under priced imo

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