Nothing really; I just thought it would be an interesting title for my post. However, this bit of knowledge has nothing to do with digital camera technicalities, which maybe some of you don't want to bother with. This post has to do with our habits we need to work on, or, let's just say, I need to work on. So you are a nature person, and if you are on the lookout for birds and animals, you need to be fast. If it is something rare, then you really need to be fast. One turn, and your object of interest may run away or fly away. Therefore, if you are going into a deep forest and you have limited time because of the moving object, then do this: before entering, increase your ISO accordingly. For the longest time, I would come from hiking in the forest and be very disappointed with my photos quality, especially nice action photos that were blurred. This time I made a point to increase ISO to 400 or 800, with happy results. I think I can live with graininess, but not blurriness. A small tip, if applicable: sometimes you can use flash if you wish, but it will not work with telephoto lenses.
I am actually happy with the above photo. It could have been better, but I couldn't do much about the background. It's the bit of backlight on the squirrel in this photo that I am not that happy about, but still, I am satisfied. Lastly, if you notice, the photo has a green tint. Interesting enough, in this area, every time I take photos, I always get this green natural light shining on the object. It happened the same when I took a photo of Matthew once too in the same spot; he looked a bit green to me when I processed the photo, and I wasn't sure why.
What is so nice about digital SLRs or point-and-shoot cameras today? The ISO can be changed on the fly. The newer cameras now also have less graininess, and some have higher ISOs than 1600. Do you remember the conventional SLR? Yes, ISO was a function of the film we used to shoot with.
Lastly, speaking of habits, when it comes to operating a digital camera, I have a few more bad habits. The list goes like that: sometimes I forget to take the cup off the lens, I forget to put back the flash card after downloading [I did it many times, and I did it with film too], and many times I forget to change to default settings when I take moon photos the night before. This is because I don't change it right after, and I am a fanatic when it comes to shooting objects in action. I am fast, but not fast enough to think about changing my settings. So I thought this would be a nice exercise to work on my bad habits.
The above photo was taken at our local Shepard's Bush Conservation Area in Aurora, Ontario, so be on the lookout for that tint of green light and, of course, the squirrel.
"Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as are bad habits." by Robert Puller quotes
~ Anna
What is so nice about digital SLRs or point-and-shoot cameras today? The ISO can be changed on the fly. The newer cameras now also have less graininess, and some have higher ISOs than 1600. Do you remember the conventional SLR? Yes, ISO was a function of the film we used to shoot with.
Lastly, speaking of habits, when it comes to operating a digital camera, I have a few more bad habits. The list goes like that: sometimes I forget to take the cup off the lens, I forget to put back the flash card after downloading [I did it many times, and I did it with film too], and many times I forget to change to default settings when I take moon photos the night before. This is because I don't change it right after, and I am a fanatic when it comes to shooting objects in action. I am fast, but not fast enough to think about changing my settings. So I thought this would be a nice exercise to work on my bad habits.
The above photo was taken at our local Shepard's Bush Conservation Area in Aurora, Ontario, so be on the lookout for that tint of green light and, of course, the squirrel.
"Good habits, once established are just as hard to break as are bad habits." by Robert Puller quotes
~ Anna
Comments
I usually forget to change my ISO. Partly I'm afraid of graininess, but it doesn't matter that much, unless I'm shooting for stock material. So I should learn to consider ISO more often, esp. when shooting in darker conditions.
Anna, you are doing a great job with your camera, in spite of not being PERFECT with it! None of us are as adept as we aspire to be, someday!
Great shot. I love it. But the green almost looks like florescent lighting. With the old film type cameras we had to use a filter to warm it up a bit and make it look more natural. With digital, I don't have the slightest idea. Have you figured it out yet, or did you leave it like this on purpose?
Happy trails.
Take Care,
Peter
I like the way you give out photography knowledge with little stories around them. :) I am always wary of increasing the ISO since the few times I did it (mostly at night), the results have been terrible... too grainy! But maybe I should try it in daylight scenario.
Thanks,
Priyank
and speaking of habits - it's hard to form since they make it so easy to change the settings
I agree with you on the ISO, I rather have clear/sharp images with grains than a smooth pic with blurs
Thank you for the tip. I am terrible at changing settings, but I'll keep it in mind anyway. ;)
I also up the ISO when the sun isn't bright. And I have a noise removal in my photo editor that takes care of the graininess. I can sharpen after the noise removal if needed.
Your photography has always touched my heart. :D
I just sent off book project number two. Am soooo happy and free to surf blogs again. :D
Hugs to Matthew and you!!!
JJ
It's a wonderful picture, I like the green in it.
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Currently I am using a lens with IS system with help me get nice photos without pushing a lot of ISO (1-2 stop). I am so pretty with than. However, I sometimes need to get very high speed at low light conditions so high ISO is the must.
Finally, your photos are always nice... ^__^
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Anna :)
I know, it's longtime since I have visited your blog - traveling is very time consuming for me, but beautiful!
Thanks for your visits to my blog, very much appreciated.
Susanne
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well done!!!
Take care,
Kathy
Beautiful capture, Anna!
MJ
My second book has been completed and I await it's release next year. :D Am on vacation and want to organize my photos.
Hugs, JJ
Love the little squirrel in your photo.
Anna :)
I always like your photo tips!