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23-JAN-2008 COAmature

Cold Feet

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi ,Canon EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III
1/1250s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time23-Jan-2008 14:46:33
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length300 mm
Exposure Time1/1250 sec
Aperturef/5.6
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode (-1)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
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ctfchallenge25-Jan-2008 17:10
I know what you mean about this lens, Doug...I have the same one. In addition to the clarity issues, I'm bothered by the purple fringing around really bright spots such as the sun reflections on the ice. I've found that closing the aperture to about f/8.0 sometimes produces better quality. Good luck in your quest for a better lens. I'd like to know what you finally decide on.
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge25-Jan-2008 05:40
Thanks Carole. Beyond the crop was just a little curves and levels adjustments. I was set on a carry around lens like the Tamron 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 Di II. Now I'm thinking that I might save that $400 and put it towards a prosumer quality lens that opens up to f2.8. If only I could get my money tree to bare fruit. -Doug
ctfchallenge25-Jan-2008 00:14
This is great Doug, even if it is a little soft - nice composition, good exposure and nice leading lines. We get so used to seeing ultra sharp shots we are dissatisfied with anything less, but everything doesn't have to be razor sharp! What PP did you do? Maybe just increasing contrast a bit and a little USM might do the trick for you. What lens is this and what are you looking to buy? CJ
Guest 24-Jan-2008 15:17
Same location as my previous picture, This is the one I wanted to work. I wanted it so bad I posted it despite the fact that it's soft. This was half way across the frozen pond and used all 300mm of my lens. It serves well to prove to myself that a lens upgrade is in the future. -Doug
Rod 24-Jan-2008 10:46
It looks like it's ice skating to me:-) Goodun Doug..........................Almost:-)
ctfchallenge24-Jan-2008 03:45
What I like about this is the illusion that the bird is walking on water. -tv