Frigate Birds

[DeanNewman]

I struggled to tame the noise in this capture. Does it look acceptable or should I forgo 800 ISO forever in my old 5D? I made a pass over the BG with Noise Ninja and a second over the entire image but dialed the last pass back to 39% opacity.
Camera: Canon EOS 5D
Lens: 70-200 f/2.8 w/ 2.0 TC @ 245mm
Exposure: 1/800 @ f.5.6
ISO 800

[Alfred Forns]

Great behavior Dean !!! Both birds sharp and well exposed Can soften the bg a bit if you want Do like the image very much !!!

Noise wise would try a different program Have been using Topaz and Noiseware is also excellent These seem to get rid of noise and have little effect on the sharpness !!!

[Bob Miller]

Hi Dean...Great Catch! I think you did well with noise issues.

[Gus Cobos]

Hi Dean,
I like the the capture in its natural habitat...well done...birds are sharp and like the wing spread...

[DeanNewman]

All, thanks for the help.

Al,
I have Topaz on my list.

[Harold Davis]

dean, download the trial. guaranteed to never look back!! it's an awesome plugin.

love the interaction. good stuff!!