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Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus)

Blue Tit (Parus caeruleus) by johnybegood

My observation here is that the noise reduction/sharpen details work that has been done on this detracts from the final image. I know it's difficult when you need to crop, however if you know this when taking the shot then it's worth seeing what you can do to limit the noise you will get...knowing that it will be exaggerated when you crop in.

I noticed that your shutter speed looked a bit high and it made me think that you may get away with a slower speed - say 250 or 125 maybe. And also the aperture may possibly have been a bit larger - say 5.6. All this would allow to reduce the iso to a maximum of 1000 (potentially lower) and therefore reduce the amount of noise to remove. Obviously I don't know what the light was like for you but I know you've talked in the forums about noise so thought this might be a useful observation.

There's another shot that was uploaded recently that shows these sorts of settings and what can be achieved. I'm not saying the other shot is perfect, and it looks like they may have been much closer than you were to your subject but the exif info may be useful for you.

Cheers,
Chris

'Under the Bridge'

'Under the Bridge' by MattB1987

Works well, good title too!

Lonely Tree

Lonely Tree by Philo

Looks good Phil - good strong lead in. I reckon a bit of desaturation of the sky might give it a touch more drama.

Chris

Up on The Roof

Up on The Roof by ade_mcfade

Bizarre...was just speaking to security in my office on the Headrow today to see if they'll let me up on the roof! Great light coming through the Victoria Quarter roof.

Chris

Clarence Dock

Clarence Dock by Philo

Must've been choppy...5 secs and still not still! Colour tone in this works well and compliments the building colours.

How you getting on with your shots from Sunday, looking forward to seeing them Smile

Chris

self portrait

self portrait by shayphotography

Good light, lovely colour/tones in this. Good work!

Chris

Amy (Sweetsin Alt Model)

Amy (Sweetsin Alt Model) by Anthony

I'd say the background looks orange?!? And I think that works well against the blue hair/wig! Smile

Royal Armouries Mono

Royal Armouries Mono by Philo

Lovely clean, sharp look in mono - works well Phil!

Chris

Oil & Water No.1

Oil & Water No.1 by marshfam19

These are fun images to do - well executed!

Chris

Woodmans Rest

Woodmans Rest by lobsterboy

Love how the colour pops out through the smoke, great shot.

Chris

rhythms of grace

rhythms of grace by cirrusminor

Beautiful shot!

Chris

Resubmit - Amyelia

Resubmit - Amyelia by Anthony

Great use of available light in this mate, well done!

Chris

Why So Serious?

Why So Serious? by MattB1987

v1 works best I think...eye detail is amazing!

Chris

Royal Armouries II

Royal Armouries II by Philo

Good pov on this, and love that glass-like reflection Smile

Chris

Clarence Dock II

Clarence Dock II by Philo

The low angle works well here, good shot!

Chris

Millenium Bridge Gatehead

Millenium Bridge Gatehead by Graham_H

Like the lines from the bridge you were on, they frame the rest of the shot well!

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