Doc Henry Posted October 25, 2014 Share #1 Posted October 25, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Winter is coming and food becomes rare, then I leave on the edge of the window of my house some bread. So between sparrows and me, we became friends. When they see that I bring bread, they come ... Here I try to take pictures, not with my M8 or M9 but with my M7 The images are softer and more natural colors to be closer to nature Anyway, I almost no longer use my two digital M As I live in the city, I appreciate a lot of living with nature, birds, trees ... I like the expression of these birds extremely intelligent and rapid Through the glass of my window for not to scare them .... at 6 -7m with a tripod I like a bokeh in background, with grain of the picture and you ? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Kodak Portra 160 Leica M7 Apo Telyt 135 Asph + tripod Any correction Thanks for your comment Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Kodak Portra 160 Leica M7 Apo Telyt 135 Asph + tripod Any correction Thanks for your comment Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236063-my-friend-the-sparrow/?do=findComment&comment=2694863'>More sharing options...
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pauledell Posted October 25, 2014 Share #2 Posted October 25, 2014 Henry, I agree with you about the natural colors, the sharpness with the bokeh in the background. Nothing objectionable about the grain, It seems rather natural to me. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted October 25, 2014 Share #3 Posted October 25, 2014 Hello Henry, Nice photo. Have you ever thought of doing the same type of photo at F11? Possibly even F16 or F22? These might result in fewer usable photos because of subject movement, altho those which would be sucessful might be interesting. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share #4 Posted October 25, 2014 Henry, I agree with you about the natural colors, the sharpness with the bokeh in the background. Nothing objectionable about the grain, It seems rather natural to me. Paul Thank you Paul for your fidelity and comment Yes , Paul I do not like to watch digital photos "with no soul" and always with the color corrected Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted October 25, 2014 Hello Henry, Nice photo. Have you ever thought of doing the same type of photo at F11? Possibly even F16 or F22? These might result in fewer usable photos because of subject movement, altho those which would be sucessful might be interesting. Best Regards, Michael What you say is very interesting I'll try to close more the diaphragm like f:11 next time Thank you for the idea and thank you for the comment Michael Best regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 25, 2014 Author Share #6 Posted October 25, 2014 Michael, at f:11 I'll not have nice bokeh ? I love the expression and attitude of these sparrows Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I like the natural color of the film, no need correction as in the digital Kodak Portra 160 Leica M7 Apo Telyt 135 Asph Tripod (no correction) Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! I like the natural color of the film, no need correction as in the digital Kodak Portra 160 Leica M7 Apo Telyt 135 Asph Tripod (no correction) Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236063-my-friend-the-sparrow/?do=findComment&comment=2695022'>More sharing options...
fotografr Posted October 25, 2014 Share #7 Posted October 25, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, I do like it. Since you no longer use your M9, perhaps you would send it to me? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted October 25, 2014 Share #8 Posted October 25, 2014 Delightful shots of a dear little bird, here we look upon sparrows as something akin to flying mice, they are of a very opportunistic nature! I too feed my resident sparrows, along with the usual bread they much appreciate some minced meat. I discovered this a few years ago when a group of them dashed in to snatch some meat left behind by one of the kookaburras that I feed on a regular basis each winter. In these images your colours, as always, are ultra natural, but to me it seems a sad waste of your M9 never to use it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwest Wanderer Posted October 25, 2014 Share #9 Posted October 25, 2014 Nice images Henry. They have a natural look to them. I'm sure the birds appreciate your offerings. Nice of you to think of their welfare. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted October 26, 2014 Yes, I do like it. Since you no longer use your M9, perhaps you would send it to me? Brent, I will think I use digital M as back up if the M7 crashes but I do not think so because my film sensor is not out of stock Thanks for looking Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share #11 Posted October 26, 2014 Delightful shots of a dear little bird, here we look upon sparrows as something akin to flying mice, they are of a very opportunistic nature! I too feed my resident sparrows, along with the usual bread they much appreciate some minced meat. I discovered this a few years ago when a group of them dashed in to snatch some meat left behind by one of the kookaburras that I feed on a regular basis each winter. In these images your colours, as always, are ultra natural, but to me it seems a sad waste of your M9 never to use it. Dee, I'm like you They are intelligent enough and rascals, because they steal each other Dee , I usually do not need to correct the images I record crude scan (calibrated RGB) Tiff and Jpeg for post . Color of feathers sparrow is as you see in the picture this so characteristic color. Dee thank you for your comment Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share #12 Posted October 26, 2014 Nice images Henry. They have a natural look to them. I'm sure the birds appreciate your offerings. Nice of you to think of their welfare. Bill thank you for looking and commenting, I greatly appreciated Film is the best for faithful color Yes Bill, we make so badly to the nature and environment now ... that we will have in the future great difficulty to repair what we destroy ! Pesticides (Monsanto) in the fields kill many birds, bees and animals slowly In humans, it causes Parkinson's disease (recognized as an occupational disease of farmers in France) Regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share #13 Posted October 26, 2014 He saw me and look at me Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Kodak Portra has really the "finest" grain , as Kodak said Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Kodak Portra has really the "finest" grain , as Kodak said Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236063-my-friend-the-sparrow/?do=findComment&comment=2695185'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted October 26, 2014 Sparrow on right waiting for the sparrow on left drops to steal bread You said rascal ? Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Henry Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236063-my-friend-the-sparrow/?do=findComment&comment=2695188'>More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted October 27, 2014 Share #15 Posted October 27, 2014 Hello Henry, I think #14 with increased depth of field is a more interesting photo. I realize that limited depth of field can isolate an image in an impressionistic manner & the out of focus portion can help to create a mood. I am more of a photorealistic photographer. One of the things that I like about the high quality of Leitz/Leica optics & their high precision bodies is that with an appropriate large ball head, tripod & cable release a person can use them like a Kardan B on a Studex. This combination provides more opportunities for the longer shutter speeds & smaller apertures that can produce very high quality images in an otherwise less compelling scene. Altho more of the scene in focus & greater clarity of image also demands a different type of input & competence from the photographer. I take as many pictures as possible with a tripod using a large ballhead & a cable release. Even though most of the photos are with a 35mm lens at moderate apertures with medium shutter speeds. However well a person can handhold a picture that same picture is always better when done with a solid tripod. This combination gives the photographer more latitude to choose the combination of lens & shutter speed that best produces the photo that is wanted. Given the above, please keep in mind: I have my share of nice photos taken @ F2 @ 1 second. Handheld with no tripod. As do many others on this Forum. To make this combination more portable & less obtrusive I use a small, solid, table tripod with soft non-marking slippers. The soft, non-marking slippers are important when holding the tripod against a wall, in or against the side or top of a doorway or window frame. Also on a car with the engine turned off. Against a tree or a rock & even on a table. Held against my chest it gives me +2 stops of added stability. Not bad for something so small that it can always be in your coat pocket. My tripod is a homemade approximation of the very nice Leitz/Leica table tripod which has been made in many similar variations for probably more than 50 years. My large ballhead is a Leitz large ball head. Also made in many variations for probably more than 50 years. The grooved ball is really small. It does NOT require a lot of pressure to lock securely. It has NEVER slipped. Even when used quite frequently with a 135mm lens positioned to take a vertical picture. The more you use this very portable combination the more ways you figure out how to use it. In even more situations. Even at home on or against a window sill. Top or bottom. Many years ago I stopped using a full sized tripod in most situations because the above combination is so versatile & much easier to carry & use. Best Regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 27, 2014 Author Share #16 Posted October 27, 2014 Michael, thanks for your reply "To make this combination more portable & less obtrusive I use a small, solid, table tripod with soft non-marking slippers. The soft, non-marking slippers are important when holding the tripod against a wall, in or against the side or top of a doorway or window frame. Also on a car with the engine turned off. Against a tree or a rock & even on a table. Held against my chest it gives me +2 stops of added stability." Very interesting idea . I'll try to think about it next time . Thank you Best regards Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted October 28, 2014 Share #17 Posted October 28, 2014 Henry, here's my little friend the flying mouse aka an Aussie sparrow... taken through the kitchen window, (the glass could have been cleaner) and with a big crop. Digital capture of course. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236063-my-friend-the-sparrow/?do=findComment&comment=2696231'>More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share #18 Posted October 28, 2014 Ah yes thanks Dee for this picture Already the color of your sparrow is slightly different in digital especially brown. Perhaps the species in your area is different but the color is different Nice capture Dee , not easy to shoot these sparrows isn't ? I'll try to enlarge and post you another photo. Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Henry Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share #19 Posted October 28, 2014 Dee, with a more powerful scanner as X1 or X5, it will be better but we reached the limit of Nikon scanner here , but the color remains faithful to the species of sparrow in our region Almost 100% crop of the previous image Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry Winter is coming and food becomes rare, then I leave on the edge of the window of my house some bread. So between sparrows and me, we became friends. When they see that I bring bread, they come ... Here I try to take pictures, not with my M8 or M9 but with my M7 The images are softer and more natural colors to be closer to nature Anyway, I almost no longer use my two digital M As I live in the city, I appreciate a lot of living with nature, birds, trees ... I like the expression of these birds extremely intelligent and rapid Through the glass of my window for not to scare them .... at 6 -7m with a tripod I like a bokeh in background, with grain of the picture and you ? [ATTACH]464315[/ATTACH] Kodak Portra 160 Leica M7 Apo Telyt 135 Asph + tripod Any correction Thanks for your comment Best Henry Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Best Henry ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/236063-my-friend-the-sparrow/?do=findComment&comment=2696318'>More sharing options...
platypus Posted October 29, 2014 Share #20 Posted October 29, 2014 Henry, the little birds do appear to be very different in colour. Our sparrows have a mid grey breast and darkish brown feathers on head, wings and back. They also have a darkish brown beak. To judge by your cropped shot above, your birds have a much lighter beige colouring all over and their beaks appear to also be quite pale by comparison. Although it is digital (!!) my shot is not so far off the actual colouring of our sparrow, there is just a touch of cyan that shouldn't be there at all, as you would have already noticed!....blame it on reflection from the window glass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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