Cloud formation...for C&C

[IzzieK]

Hi Izzie, I missed this image the other day, but what a cracker well done you, thanks for sharing!

Anytime David...it is not a bug but I had a wonderful visit there. I am not going back anytime soon because of their bugs there wanting a piece of me, but I really like this shot...Thanks for passing by mate! 'Appreciate your comments.

[IzzieK]

WOW, this is really really ammmazing...it has a 3D effect too; i feel i can touch the clouds....

Why thank you Nandakumar! That is the nicest compliment coming from a professional like you. I appreciate it very much.

[Ndukes]

Nice one Izzie. Nice composition and very strong graphically.

[IzzieK]

Nice one Izzie. Nice composition and very strong graphically.

Thanks Neville...'appreciate your comment...I wish I can be more confident about my handheld shots...I didn't have time to think at all thinking I might lose the scene...

[Chrisclick]

Just found this, Izzie. Wouldn't change a thing!

[IzzieK]

Just found this, Izzie. Wouldn't change a thing!

Thanks Chris...appreciate your comment...I am glad you like it.

[Ndukes]

Thanks Neville...'appreciate your comment...I wish I can be more confident about my handheld shots...I didn't have time to think at all thinking I might lose the scene...

For precisely that reason I have my Df set to auto ISO and aperture preferred normally left at f8 or f11 and centre spot single focus as a default 'ready for most things' setting and leave the VR on. The camera will choose a safe shutter speed for hand held (unless you are in the process of falling over a cliff or something). The only times I 'get the shakes', ever, is when I don't give the VR adequate time to settle (about 1 full second).
Not sure what camera you use as a walk-about as distinct from your Nikon DSLR (I think) but I would try a similar setup as default.

[ST1]

A well seen scene Izzie, amazing cloud formation which you've processed to enhance it. Well done I'm sure you can fix the issues others have highlight prior to me landing on this post.

[IzzieK]

For precisely that reason I have my Df set to auto ISO and aperture preferred normally left at f8 or f11 and centre spot single focus as a default 'ready for most things' setting and leave the VR on. The camera will choose a safe shutter speed for hand held (unless you are in the process of falling over a cliff or something). The only times I 'get the shakes', ever, is when I don't give the VR adequate time to settle (about 1 full second).
Not sure what camera you use as a walk-about as distinct from your Nikon DSLR (I think) but I would try a similar setup as default.

I saw this message yesterday morning on my way out so I promised myself I will respond today...anyway I followed your advice and reset my settings (which becomes a habit nowadays) early and followed your advice here...as I mean to shoot handheld yesterday (Sunday crowd...) and the only thing I did was revert my ISO back to normal as I just trained myself to shoot normal these past few days. Yes, F8 - F11 is variable and so is the EC to suit when my buttons cannot be push anymore. It is a good training exercise yesterday, including the 4th finger technique...I think I lost the flying owl shot because I was fiddling more on my 4th finger than anything else... Hopefully I got the rest OK...I got the rain shot good I think. I will upload during the daylight hours...

Thanks for the extra advise...I did get on good yesterday despite the 4th finger thingie...

[IzzieK]

A well seen scene Izzie, amazing cloud formation which you've processed to enhance it. Well done I'm sure you can fix the issues others have highlight prior to me landing on this post.

Yeah well, the original from ACR which is the second image did not merit much attention as the first shot with all the warts of over-sharpening...oh well...I did exactly as I was advised and sold the image after joking about...now I will want to move on to either better processing or well planned shots instead of one-shot deals. It looks like I am better with my one-shot shutter jerks and impromptu shots than anything...

Thank you for your comment and advice and for passing by. I really do appreciate it very much...

[Dave A]

I really like this image. Pretty much all aspects of it work for me, from the clouds, to the shadow under the plane (Caravan?), to the Shell fuel truck delivery the Jet A to the thirsty aircraft. Even the texture of the concrete apron is pleasing.

Dave

[IzzieK]

I really like this image. Pretty much all aspects of it work for me, from the clouds, to the shadow under the plane (Caravan?), to the Shell fuel truck delivery the Jet A to the thirsty aircraft. Even the texture of the concrete apron is pleasing.

Dave

Yes Dave...this type of airplane is called the Caravan...very comfortable inside. It is not as any faster as our Swift but it is an 8 seater compared to my husband's Swift which is a two seater. I recently learned that the owner wants to fit it with an over-the-cloud flying mechanism (I forgot what it is called as I am not an airplane person per se...) to avoid rain and bad weather conditions under. I am glad you like it...

Thank you for your comment. I do appreciate it very much.

[FootLoose]

Sorry to be late to the party again, Izzie. I think this is a great shot, not just for the sky but the whole composition. I have no problem pushing the processing a bit when it comes to bringing out detail and tone in the clouds and sky, but as others have noted you have to watch the artifacts.

[IzzieK]

Sorry to be late to the party again, Izzie. I think this is a great shot, not just for the sky but the whole composition. I have no problem pushing the processing a bit when it comes to bringing out detail and tone in the clouds and sky, but as others have noted you have to watch the artifacts.

Thanks, Greg...I know what I did wrong by now and appreciate the suggestion. Sometimes I do not know when to stop until my eyes got to cloud over and had to stand up to give the eyes a bit of a rest. I think most of us do that, I am no different but I'd like to learn fast on a slow pace...thank you for passing by...