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Comment on Spa Day – Saved with Capture NX2 by Mike Hendren

Mike Hendren — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:46:20 +0000

Thank you, Mike, I appreciate the comment.
You’re right – dogs are tough – I’ve taken hundreds of photos to get a few decent ones!
If you haven’t tried it already, you might try diffusing your flash when you shoot your black German Shepherd, or anything else for that matter. I’ve sometimes just put a white handkerchief over the flash to soften the light a little bit.

Comment on Spa Day – Saved with Capture NX2 by Mike

Mike — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:25:39 +0000

I found this sight googling Capture NX2 and blog, looking for a place with just this sort of info.
Thanks
Very nice photo.
Dogs are always tough. It is not just enough to get them focusing on the camera, you must get the lighting and the fur shine just right. I have a lacquer black German Shepard and any time I use a flash that is in any way direct, he shines a huge amount. I will try a polarizer but it is always a challenge..

Koi Garden Guy

Comment on Zenfolio Discount by Single Mom

Single Mom — Sat, 06 Feb 2010 09:26:38 +0000

Great site! Keep it up!

Comment on Perfect End – Perfect Beginning – Once in a Blue Moon by Mike Hendren

Mike Hendren — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:09:22 +0000

I didn’t realize why I’m always so mesmerized by the moon – I guess it’s that “Cancerian” thing.
Mike

Comment on Catching a Bullet in Flight – With a Camera by Mike Hendren

Mike Hendren — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:07:54 +0000

You’re right, Kitten! DO NOT try this at home – unless you live in the boonies like I do! LOL

Comment on Perfect End – Perfect Beginning – Once in a Blue Moon by Kitten V

Kitten V — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:40:54 +0000

Being a Cancerian, I can’t help but feel partial toward this photo.
(We’re ruled by the moon)!
Lovely!

Comment on Catching a Bullet in Flight – With a Camera by Kitten V

Kitten V — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:35:42 +0000

Wow now that is impressive. However, might this fall under “Don’t try this at home?”
{{{chuckles}}}

Comment on The Brain – behind the Eye – behind the Viewfinder by Kitten V

Kitten V — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:31:59 +0000

Well said!

Comment on Catching a Bullet in Flight – With a Camera by Mike Hendren

Mike Hendren — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:09:57 +0000

Yes, I think the only reliable way to use a flash and catch the bullet would be to use some kind of trigger. There are several different ones on the market – I just haven’t been able to justify the price, yet!

Comment on Canon to Nikon – Switching Update by Mike Hendren

Mike Hendren — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 18:08:48 +0000

I was a “Canon guy” for many years before switching to Nikon and I loved my Canons. They are both excellent cameras with little difference in overall image quality.
The lack of a good timer interface is my biggest complaint with Nikon. When the timer is used it should automatically raise the mirror early if mirror lockup is selected, and it should fire off all of the shots if bracketing is selected. It seems to me that is merely a software fix and shouldn’t be that hard!

Comment on Catching a Bullet in Flight – With a Camera by emzoler

emzoler — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:41:48 +0000

Wow that’s amazing shot. I guess you can only stop a bullet with a flash which can’t be too easy. I love experimenting shots like that.

Comment on Canon to Nikon – Switching Update by emzoler

emzoler — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 16:38:26 +0000

I’ve got a Canon 500D and quite like it. But have used Nikon too and I must say in terms of picture quality I love the Nikon. There are certain features that I prefer on the Canons though. Such as the bracketing and the auto-timer that releases all three shots without the need to touch the camera. For HDR I like that more.
But I seem to find less noise on Nikon shots even smaller models like the D90 (comparable to the Canon 500D).
Plus the Canon being quite a lot lighter is something I like too.

Comment on Canon to Nikon – Switching Update by kshai1715

kshai1715 — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:41:24 +0000

I got a Nikon D80 as a gift in July 2008, I am still very much learning, but this is a truly great camera! It took a lot of research and comparing before I decided upon Nikon and I’m glad I did. Now, all I need to do is get better lenses! (and keep learning..)

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Comment on Bracketing Photos for HDR . . . what? by Mike Hendren

Mike Hendren — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 17:45:11 +0000

Thanks for stopping and taking time to comment. That’s about the only feedback we get on our blogs.

Comment on Great Website for Photography Tutorials by Andy Beal

Andy Beal — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:26:23 +0000

Thanks for sharing Photogler with your readers!

As we grow, we’d love to have more photographers like you share their great photos–and how they took them.