Results 1 to 11 of 11

Thread: American Goldfinch

  1. #1
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    89
    Threads
    8
    Thank You Posts

    Default American Goldfinch

    Hi,

    I haven't posted for awhile, but finally got a chance to get out in the yard. This was taken at the edge of our wetlands (not a set-up).

    Nikon D300, 300mm f/4 with 2X TC, 1/640, f/8, ISO 800, no E/V, AP, CW metering. There was a branch right behind the bird which I removed, but left all the other shadows as they were.



    C&C welcome and appreciated!

    Jean
    http://www.jeanachang.com
    http://www.jeanachang.blogspot.com

  2. #2
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    89
    Threads
    8
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Wow, I just noticed--what happened to my quality? It was nice and sharp before I uploaded. Maybe the size reduction? Oh well...

  3. #3
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Sarasota, Florida, United States
    Posts
    3,522
    Threads
    475
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Jean, repost the better quality one on here. ;)

  4. #4
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    89
    Threads
    8
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    I was afraid this size would be too big to post.

  5. #5
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Sarasota, Florida, United States
    Posts
    3,522
    Threads
    475
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jean Chang View Post
    I was afraid this size would be too big to post.
    It is better. How do you resize your photo?

  6. #6
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    89
    Threads
    8
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    In Photoshop, I use "save for web and devices", then make sure the file size is within the Birdphotographers.net guidelines for posting. Should I be doing something different? The original file is huge, so there's plenty of resolution to work with.

  7. #7
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Location
    Sarasota, Florida, United States
    Posts
    3,522
    Threads
    475
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jean Chang View Post
    In Photoshop, I use "save for web and devices", then make sure the file size is within the Birdphotographers.net guidelines for posting. Should I be doing something different? The original file is huge, so there's plenty of resolution to work with.
    Jean, I do it differently. I usually resize mine by using then save a copy and make sure the size is within the guidelines.
    Are you Chinese btw?

  8. #8
    Super Moderator Daniel Cadieux's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Posts
    26,266
    Threads
    3,976
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Jean, glad you found some time for some photography...

    A beautiful subject in prime breeding plumage! The biggest issue here is the light (both the quality and angle). It is harsh, and backlit/right. Best to photograph in early/late sunlight with the sun directly at your back, or if photographing during peek daylight it is best to find shaded areas (or overcast conditions).

  9. #9
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    89
    Threads
    8
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Troy Lim View Post
    Jean, I do it differently. I usually resize mine by using then save a copy and make sure the size is within the guidelines.
    Are you Chinese btw?
    I'll try saving that way next time. Thanks!
    No, I'm not Chinese, but my husband is.:)

  10. #10
    BPN Viewer
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Massachusetts
    Posts
    89
    Threads
    8
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel Cadieux View Post
    Hi Jean, glad you found some time for some photography...

    A beautiful subject in prime breeding plumage! The biggest issue here is the light (both the quality and angle). It is harsh, and backlit/right. Best to photograph in early/late sunlight with the sun directly at your back, or if photographing during peek daylight it is best to find shaded areas (or overcast conditions).
    Hi Dan,
    Yes, I agree the lighting could be better. Unfortunately, I don't have a whole lot of choice. I'm facing towards the wetlands for these photos. In the early morning, the sun would be right in my lens, and in the afternoon it gets pretty dark, with the house blocking what sunlight there is. I thought I'd be able to get better shutter speed with my 300mm f/4, but unless I let the ISO go through the roof, I'm lucky if I can get 1/320 sometimes. I'm using a tripod, but the bird isn't! :D So-o-o I get out there when I can. As luck would have it, it's beautifully overcast today, but I have to work at my "real" job! Aaarghh....
    Thanks for the tips!

    Jean

  11. #11
    Super Moderator Daniel Cadieux's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Ottawa, Canada
    Posts
    26,266
    Threads
    3,976
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    I hear you Jean, we all face these light angle predicaments now and then. Luckily for you Goldfinches are addicted to niger seed...if you feel like it you can place a tube feeder (and nice perch near it) in an appropriately lit area and bingo! You don't need alot of room, and those are so light that you can move them around as the light changes too:).

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics