I am still working on improving the quality of my night pictures with the help of Junior who visits me about the same time every evening. These were taken with a 300mm lens with a two times converter setting equalling a 600mm lens f2.8 at 1/6th of a second. I think there is a great improvment.
It is unbelievable looking in the viewfinder and just seeing shadows and getting results like these.
I am now investigating ways of recording more detail and and so making the pictures sharper. These pictures were taken earlier this evening around 2200hrs. Well dark.
Wednesday, 25 August 2021
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- Mike Attwood
- Evacuated during the second world war to a village in Yorkshire where I lived in the home of a good photographer for more than five years who taught me the basics and a great deal about nature. Well past retirement age I have been a wildlife photographer for more than 30 years. Red Kites have been my speciality for much of this period. I did spend several years snapping wheelchair athletes and organizing the British Road Race Championship. In the year 2000 I was awarded a distinction by the Royal Photographic Society for my portfolio on wheelchair athletes. Most of my pics are digital, using Sony cameras and Sigma lenses. I used to spend many weeks each year with friends in Wales which is close to the Elan Valleys where I got many of my raptor pics. I now get these pictures more closely to home, specially red kites and peregrines. I support my pension by selling my pics, cards, coasters, fridge magnets and key rings etc. at craft fairs, something I wish I had done much earlier in life. I give illustrated talks to clubs and societies on wildlife and other branches of photography that I have been involved in.
Hi Mike
ReplyDeletenight shots are one of the hardest things there is, you have set yourself a great task, good luck
Greetings Frank
Cheers Frank,
DeleteIts tricky and I throw a lot away but its fun and very rewarding. Take care.
Mike.
Quite remarkable images, Mike, considering the conditions you were working under - I'm well impressed! I'm also delighted that you have the Foxes to keep you busy and entertained. Stay safe - - - Richard
ReplyDeleteThankyou Richard, Its not bad for an 84year old who hobbles around with a walking stick (actually I'm quite fit). Take care,
ReplyDeleteMike.