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Male Cardinal

Discussion in 'Birds' started by mike mac, Apr 17, 2005.

  1. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Taken this morning with my broken D2H, the metering went yesterday but I continue to shoot in manual till I get to send it away. Will be taking it to the Phillies Game tonight, I have 5th row seats so I figure once I get the exposure right I can just snap away
    Well here is the cardinal they are acting very frisky this AM
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    Date/Time 17-Apr-2005 08:26:23
    Make Nikon
    Model NIKON D2H
    Flash Used No
    Focal Length 420 mm
    Exposure Time 1/200 sec
    Aperture f/7.1
    ISO Equivalent 200
    Exposure Bias
    White Balance (10)
    Metering Mode matrix (5)
    JPEG Quality (6)
    Exposure Program manual (1)
     
    mike mac, Apr 17, 2005
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  2. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    I don't know how you do it Mike??? :eek: :eek: :eek: Beautiful lighting and color on your cardinal shot!! WOW!! :D :D :D :D :D
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 17, 2005
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  3. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Hey Mike,

    I shot with mine for almost a month after the metering died. You obviously have no problems setting the exposures manually. Heck, if I was you, I'd send it in when it is most convenient. 8) I certainly wouldn't send it in before the game.... :lol:

    Nice shot BTW.

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 17, 2005
    #3
  4. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    thanks Frank only thing in manual mode I do not beleive EV compensation works so you are stuck as far as fine tuning but it is very usable
     
    mike mac, Apr 17, 2005
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  5. Flew

    Flew

    994
    Jan 25, 2005
    Alabama
    Mike,

    EV Comp is really nothing more than 1/3 stop adjustments in the shutter speed (assuming that you are shooting in A mode). You can do exactly the same thing in M mode. Instead of adjusting the EV, you just adjust the shutter speed directly. Exactly the same results.

    Frank
     
    Flew, Apr 17, 2005
    #5
  6. Bubba

    Bubba

    493
    Apr 12, 2005
    Alabama
    AsoLUTEly beautiful. I love to watch the cardinals back home. I don't see nearly as many living in town. This one is a wonderful shot.
     
    Bubba, Apr 17, 2005
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  7. dmwphoto

    dmwphoto

    22,474
    Mar 18, 2005
    Richmond, Va
    you continue to amaze me, Mike. nicely done
     
    dmwphoto, Apr 17, 2005
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  8. TOLady

    TOLady

    14,461
    Mar 31, 2005
    Toronto Canada
    Great capture, nice catchlight in his eye. He looks very healthy and perky, but then again, it IS spring! *LOL*
     
    TOLady, Apr 17, 2005
    #8
  9. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    31,555
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Very nice color, detail and composition Mike. Well done.
     
    greyflash, Apr 17, 2005
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  10. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Why thank you these guys have been vry elusive I tink the fact that they are in love puts down there defences
     
    mike mac, Apr 18, 2005
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  11. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Well thanks it is just a matter of perseverance waiting for them to come close and sit still
     
    mike mac, Apr 18, 2005
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  12. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    Yes I try to get catch lights in all my Birdie shots it adds that extra pop, these guys should be healthy they eat about $10.00 of food a week :wink:
     
    mike mac, Apr 18, 2005
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  13. mike mac

    mike mac

    12,409
    Jan 25, 2005
    East Norriton, PA
    thanks Gordon they keep coming closer soon I will get one for my portfolio
     
    mike mac, Apr 18, 2005
    #13
  14. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,611
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    Amazing color Mike! Especially on the beak - wow!
     
    Chris101, Apr 18, 2005
    #14
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