A few “pretty” nature photos from the cottage – Nikon D800e
Saturday 28 July 2012
Spent a few days at the cottage and managed to capture a few photos between reading and eating and family and rain storms and wind and heat. I call them “pretty” as they are, in my mind, more nature snaps than they are artistic. Enjoy!
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- Nikon D800e w/ AF Nikkor 28mm ƒ2.8: ƒ11@1.3sec ISO50 w/ ND3x
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- Nikon D800e w/ AF Nikkor 50mm ƒ1.8: ƒ11@30sec ISO100 w/ ND3x
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- Nikon D800e w/ AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm ƒ2.8: ƒ8@1/25 ISO200
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- Nikon D800e w/ AF-S Nikkor 300mm ƒ4 IF-ED: ƒ8@1/500 ISO400
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- Nikon D800e w/ AF-S Nikkor 300mm ƒ4 IF-ED: ƒ8@1/320 ISO200
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- Nikon D800e w/ AF-S Nikkor 300mm ƒ4 IF-ED: ƒ7.1@1/400 ISO200
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My question: did you use a flashlight and tripod? As the 300 mm has no VR, that I very much regret
No, a flash was not used – but it is a good suggestion when there is less ambient light. These photos were made in full sun so, while a flash would add fill light, a flash in full sun wouldn’t reduce vibration from hand-holding. Often, for shots like these I would use a monopod or tripod – especially once I’ve determined favourite places for dragonflies and butterflies to alight.
I’ve not noticed a problem with the lack of VR as I am able to take advantage of the higher ISOs like 400 which are much higher quality with the most recent sensor technology.
Really enjoyed those photos.