Here’s a shot I took many months ago and decided to redevelop in Lightroom 2 and Photoshop CS4. Blue-winged Teals generally swim in mating pairs and it’s difficult to get a good shot of a single bird in the water. This little beauty was kind enough to swim very slowly and let me get several shots before the sun completely set.
BTW – If the rumors are correct, Canon should be announcing something big either today or tomorrow. Probably another high pixel density DSLR with more wiz-bangs, golly-gee willikers and do-hickies than any of us really need. How do I know you ask? Because I just bought and new DSLR and being Irish, Murphy follows me around like a bad rash.
Swimming Alone
Copyright © 2009 Jeff Lynch Photography
Shot taken with a Canon EOS 50D set on aperture priority (Av) using an EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM + EF 1.4x Extender monopod-mounted. The exposure was taken at 420mm, f/8 for 1/30th of a second at ISO 100 on Sandisk digital film. Post capture processing was done in Lightroom 2 and Photoshop CS4 using Nik Software’s Viveza plug-in filter. Click on the image above for a larger version.
Yeah, if I had to choose between a 7D and a 5D mk II, I’d go with the 5D any day.
Chris,
The 5D2 fits my photographic work (commercial, landscape, nature & some wildlife) very well but the new 7D would make a great bird photography or sports photography camera. It should be interesting to see if Canon has gotten the high ISO noise under control in an 18 MP APS-C size sensor.
Jeff
Yes Murphy followed you, but the 7D is a crop … now that’s what I’d call “luck of the Irish”!
You are oh so right! But an Irishman never gets too cocky.
Cheers,
Jeff
burstmode +1
(Just had to get the ‘dark side’ 2 bits worth sorry)
Great shot of the Teal I know how hard it is to find one by itself.
Yes, the 7D is a good looking camera. Almost Nikonish…hehehe. That is a pretty photo, btw.
Michael,
I’m a little surprised the new 7D (60D?) has an 18 MP APS-C (1.6x) sensor given the noise issues with the 50D’s 15 MP ASP-C sensor. Should be interesting to see some high ISO 100% crops.
Jeff
Very nice picture!
Ronald,
Thanks for reading and for your kind words.
Jeff
The new resulting picture is maybe better. More sharpen, maybe a bit more of contrast? I think I like it better.
OTOH, seems like Murphy has been following you very close this time, 7D is out there
Which new cam did you buy, Jeff? Another 40D? Nikon?
I bought myself a new cam <1 year ago (50D) so I don't think I'll be making a new purchase any time soon; but specs for 7D look great for birding (improved AF, more fps, even more resolutiondetail?)…
We will see.
Hey Jaime,
I bought a 5D Mark II for my commercial, landscape and nature work. Sold my 40D, 50D and all my EF-S lenses to be able to afford the 5D2 but for me, it’s worth it.
Jeff