Dawg Pics' New Adventures of the D500 (and maybe the D300)

Dawg Pics

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My last 2 threads didn't get very far due to family obligations and the passing of my Dad in August, which I posted about it in my 'learning' thread.
I think I would prefer to shoot without any pressure on myself this year. So, no 365 project for me in 2018.

Shot this image on my way back to Texas after spending Christmas with my family.

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Dawg Pics

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Shot this today through the window. The original file is not very good, but I finally got that woodpecker.

#1 Red-Bellied Woodpecker
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Dawg Pics

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Interesting birds show up when I am not prepared. Anyway, bad image but good enough for bird identification. I have been trying to ID all of the different birds that drop by the feeders.

This Orange Crowned Warbler stopped by along with another Woodpecker, possibly Downy variety. Woodpeckers don't stay long, so I didn't get an image.
If I identified this bird incorrectly, let me know.

#2 Orange Crowned Warbler
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Dawg Pics

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Best I could get shooting through my window. Most images were quite soft even after I cleaned the window and most just look out of focus. I was manually focusing, so I don't know what was with that. Need to set-up outside and see what happens.

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"CHRIS"

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Best I could get shooting through my window. Most images were quite soft even after I cleaned the window and most just look out of focus. I was manually focusing, so I don't know what was with that. Need to set-up outside and see what happens.

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Good shot Carolyn! But I have to admit........you had me LOL'ing with
" Most images were quite soft even after I cleaned the window"!


 

Dawg Pics

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300mm lens with 1.4X extender on a tripod outside using manual focus. Subject is in the shadow, had to raise the ISO. So, it is what it is. Got my answer regarding the amount of softness in the images but not about the focus being off in some. So, further investigation is warranted. I am pretty sure it is me, just got to figure out how to fix it. I did everything I could to minimize camera shake, which was evident in the viewfinder even when using a cord and quiet shutter mode.

I present the (#3) Downy Woodpecker. (As always, please let me know if I am wrong.)

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Dawg Pics

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More practice.
This was my best image, which wasn't all that good. Gave-up on the tripod due to instability, and now I need to test my lenses and AF. I am getting very few keepers even when I am manually focusing so something is off.

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Dawg Pics

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First decent image of a cardinal. He has trouble perching on these feeders, so I need to finish my platform feeder.


#4 Male Cardinal
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