RockyNH's Project 365 2013

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

Do not sell yourself short... you may not consider you an expert compared to pro's, but you are who us lay people look to for info and you come through over 90% of the times. It makes everyones pictures so much more interesting.. for that I thank you!

Pat in NH

Marilynne · Feb 16, 2013

RockyNH said:
Do not sell yourself short... you may not consider you an expert compared to pro's, but you are who us lay people look to for info and you come through over 90% of the times. It makes everyones pictures so much more interesting.. for that I thank you!

Pat in NH

You're welcome!

grandpaw · Feb 16, 2013

RockyNH said:
Day 46 - Feb 15, 2013

Today was an unusual day.. I had an idea for todays pic.. it was at home tonight so I almost did noty take my camera cuz I knew I was not gonna get out at lunch. On my way out, I hesitated, then grabbed it anyway, boy was I glad I did.

I was at my desk when Kelley, who works for me came by and said "Grab your camera and come outside! They is a huge bird on Dan's truck! It might be an owl" Grabbed the bag, changed to the 200 and headed outside. There were at least 8 people milling around with cell phones and this is what they were looking at.
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I took a bunch of shots like above from different angles etc. Once everyone
was pretty well done, I moved in closer... He was not startled at all.

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I finally moved across the lot and was only a couple parking spots down

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I went back into work very pleased with my captures and hoping that
I would get some decent ones when I imported to LR.

I think I did, at least I am pleased... It is a Red-Tail Hawk.

Pat in NH

Great shots, Pat!!!! There has only been a few times when I didn't have a camera with me and almost each time there was a picture I wish I could have taken.

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

grandpaw said:
Great shots, Pat!!!! There has only been a few times when I didn't have a camera with me and almost each time there was a picture I wish I could have taken.

Thanks Jeff, I appreciate the comment! You are so right on not having the camera with... I have already had a couple of occasions but none catastophic... (this one would have been!) I mean, I missed some ducks cuz I did not have a telephoto (I have duck pictures and probably better).. I missed a military transport plane overhead (no camera) but I have planes and copters...

When will I ever get that close to a hawk again??? Glad that I did not learn that lesson the hard way!!!

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

Bonus for day 46!

I had seen samples about "painting with light". Last night, around 11:30 pm decided to go try one as I had a bunch of stuff sitting on a mirrored coffee table in the family room. So off I went, set up the tripod, got a focus and turned off the lights. With a 20 second exposure, I painted with a penlight...

Hey, It Worked!!! Now granted it is not one to write home about but for an non-setup, no idea what would happen or how it would like I was happy...

1. It worked (took 2 this was the best)
2. I learned something new
3. Ok, its not that bad for 1st try
4. I liked the reflection on the mirror

I will be trying some more in the future when I have some planned subjects/themes and and have time to work on the "paint" technique. I had fun, learning more every day...

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

Day 47 - Feb 16, 2013 - PART 1

Surprise, we had an overnight snow again... grabbed a few photo's early am before it warmed up.

A couple B&W

and a couple Color

Part 2 coming up later.....

Pat in NH

piperbarb · Feb 16, 2013

The personal weather station photo is interesting. I like it. Did it predict the snow accurately?

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

Day 47 - Feb 16, 2013 - PART 2

Ok, it was another day of learning... I have some radio triggers so I can do some off flash work so picked a couple projects to try out the stuff.

Today - Set up and capture water drops falling into a pan...

I had fun with this... Not only did I learn to do it and succeed (at least in my mind), but I tested out my
triggers, Speedlight etc...

I have another project to try tomorrow...

Pat in NH

piperbarb · Feb 16, 2013

I have to try the water droplets sometime.

grandpaw · Feb 16, 2013

RockyNH said:
Day 47 - Feb 15, 2013 - PART 2

Ok, it was another day of learning... I have some radio triggers so I can do some off flash work so picked a couple projects to try out the stuff.

Today - Set up and capture water drops falling into a pan...

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I had fun with this... Not only did I learn to do it and succeed (at least in my mind), but I tested out my
triggers, Speedlight etc...

I have another project to try tomorrow...

Pat in NH

Very nice shots Pat, now you need to try dropping a strawberry.

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

piperbarb said:
I have to try the water droplets sometime.

Surprisingly it is easier than you would think... I got the idea from the internet...

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

grandpaw said:
Very nice shots Pat, now you need to try dropping a strawberry.

Thanks Jeff... I saw several examples for fruit, veggies and dice splashes!

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 16, 2013

piperbarb said:
I have to try the water droplets sometime.

Here is the setup I used.....

baking pan with white paper propped behind

Tripod & Flash position to pan. It is all close...
Small box to raise flash.

Water bag hanging from ceiling light (I know, real professional!)
I took a couple test shots for exposure setting..
Manual ISO 100, f/8 1/200
Flash (Manual) started at 1/32nd power (I think) I later upped to a 1/16

When all was set, I poked a small hole .. I used manual focus.
(used AF to focus on a pen at drop location, then switched to manual)
I was trying to time the shutter with medium success, then went to continuous
mode (maybe 5 shot bursts) with better success.. Its all timing, more you shoot,
the better odds of getting the "good one"

Pat in NH

TedG954 · Feb 16, 2013

Thanks for the lesson. Nice job!

DTigga · Feb 17, 2013

Great instructions Pat. I actually did a water drop onto a mirror last night for my 365. Did not go well. I think ill try your way next time, the results were great.

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 17, 2013

TedG954 said:
Thanks for the lesson. Nice job!

Ted, thank you... I have learned so much here that I can never repay... and I continue to do so everyday. I am happy to be able to share justa little back in the hopes that I may help someone or motivate someone to try something new! You were my HDR inspiration!

Again, this was not my brainstorm but ideas from the internet... but I am happy to share!

Pat in NH

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 17, 2013

DTigga said:
Great instructions Pat. I actually did a water drop onto a mirror last night for my 365. Did not go well. I think ill try your way next time, the results were great.

Glad that I could help... drop on a mirror?? that seems much tougher!!

I had a very small needle hole, if I did it over again, I would have used a slightly larger hole
(I did open it some later). The colors were nothing more than changing WB or temp&tint slider
adjust in light room.

Thank you for your kind words...

Pat in NH

Marcel · Feb 17, 2013

You did very well Pat. I applaud your effort and the results you got on your experiment.

Isn't fun to learn…

RockyNH_RIP · Feb 17, 2013

Marcel said:
You did very well Pat. I applaud your effort and the results you got on your experiment.

Isn't fun to learn…

Thank you Marcel.. Absolutely fun to learn!! I get inspired by all the people and their photos here and my own desire to learn. There is so much in print and video to get ideas fun.... I had picked up some lighting "stuff" and wanted to to try and learn some of these specialty techniques.. I just wish I did not work 55 hours or so so I would have more time to play!

I have one half setup for this morning I am gonna try. That will be my 365 for today later!

Pat in NH