This marmot youngster seemed to enjoy getting his photo taken as he gave me all kinds of different poses. This was one of my favorites. 7D, 400DO + 1.4xTCII, 6.3, 1/160s, ISO 800, +2/3 EC, HH, cropped a touch off top and bottom.
This marmot youngster seemed to enjoy getting his photo taken as he gave me all kinds of different poses. This was one of my favorites. 7D, 400DO + 1.4xTCII, 6.3, 1/160s, ISO 800, +2/3 EC, HH, cropped a touch off top and bottom.
Hi Steve:
Well I am going to Mt Evans on Tuesday and wondering whether I needed to bring my 400DO and 1.4. You have answered my question. I am hoping to see one of these guys there since I have nevre seen one. You got some nice details here, and I like the one paw up!
Thanks Marina. Do be sure to bring the DO/TC. They'll come in handy for marmot and pika shots. If you like flowers, they're in bloom too so be sure to bring some macro/close up capability as well. If you have any other questions, feel free to shoot me a PM.
Cute animal Steve and I like the pose with the raised foot. The IQ seems a little less than your goats, but perhaps that is a result of the 1.4TC. They have a nice colour, these animals.
Nice capture and comp, Steve. Like the pose, expression, and nice texture to fur.
Hi Steve, all the right components to make a lovely image, but agree with Hilary's observation re IQ. I use the 1.4II a lot and really have never found an issue, so I'm a little puzzled why the IQ may appear to have dropped a fraction, or perhaps it's an old pair of eyes? :2
TFS
Steve
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lovely image, the loss of IQ i think is acceptable considering the use if a TC it doesnt look too drastic. FYI have a look at the new 1.4 III TC i believe it makes a world of difference![]()
Hi Brendon as there are no moving parts in the TC I don't think it's that. Having just purchased both the 1.4 & 2x MKIII I must admit the 2x is the better investment, the 1.4 is negligible IMHO.![]()
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excellent image
TFS
Steve - nice pose, comp and pleasing bg. Perhaps the IQ is just a function of the slower ss and being handheld? Doesn't look like there was a lot of light either based on the techs.
TFS,
Rachel
Thanks for the comments folks. Regarding the comments on the IQ, this was a lazy, spur of the moment post on my part. It was taken from a copy of another websized version I made that exceeded the posting size, was reduced in size, and saved for the web at 50% quality.
Certainly seems a poser! Love the story here...IQ noted but you addressed that above.![]()
Steve, nice close up, I like the angle of the rocks and his pose looking away with the paw up. Only nit here is his teeth appear to have a green tint to me?? It is late here and maybe I am seeing things.
Thanks for the look Tom. Your eyes are fine. He had two blades of grass in his mouth.
Ahh, I see it now. Sorry about that!