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Across The Pond

ISO 800 Shutter 1/160

upload_date

May, 2018

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Awards

Winner in Actions in Nature Photo Challenge

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was capture near my cabin along Texas Hallow Road in New York. I was on State Game Lands along the edge of a large pond.

Time

I started my short hike about 8:30 AM, my cabin is about 1/2 mile hike to the pond.

Lighting

It was a nice and sunny that morning.

Equipment

Sony A7R, a Fotodiox adapter to use Canon FD mounts on my Sony. This was captured using a Canon 800mm f/5.6 L lens, manual focus. I also had a heavy duty Manfrotto monopod attached to this giant lens.

Inspiration

Having an 800mm lens is always an inspiration to photograph wildlife.

Editing

I use several editing tools. I always import my RAW file to Lighroom and make a few adjustments. After that I am in Topaz Studio where I spend the most time post-processing. I end up with some finishing touches in Photoshop.

In my camera bag

I shoot with a Nikon D700 or a Sony A7R mirrorless. I have a large selection of Nikon ED, AF and AF-S lenses as well as adapters to use older Canon FD mount manual focus lenses. When using my Sony I shoot with vintage c mount lenses. My favorite c mount brands are Kinoptik, Angeniuex, Cooke, Wollensak and Birns & Sawyer Hollywood lenses. These lenses were designed for 16mm cine cameras. I use these lenses for the amazing creamy bokeh they create.

Feedback

Have the right equipment and pack light if taking a larger heavy lens.

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Across The Pond

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