[dcstep]

Here's one of my favorite moon shots:

Moon Sets Over Mount Evans by David Stephens, on Flickr

I had to process out a lot of haze, but the colors are accurate.

[M_Six]

Very cool shot, RAFiK.

Ed, lemonade from lemons. Well done.

[RAFiK - BMWClubUAE]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Very cool shot, RAFiK.

thank you sir

[M_Six]

DC, nicely done. I've read conflicting views about the apparent size of the moon when it's lower in the sky than when it's higher. I know the actual distance doesn't change, but I've always felt the curvature of the earth's atmosphere acts as a magnifying glass to create the illusion of a larger moon near the horizon. During the eclipse moonrise last week, which I can clearly watch from my living room, the moon seemed quite large as it rose above the horizon. When I went out at the beginning of the eclipse, the moon was nearly overhead and seemed just a small dot in the sky. My perception is not that far off that I'd believe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. Your photo is a good example. One of these days I'll set the camera to one focal length and take a shot of the moon coming up over the horizon and again later when it's much higher in the sky and then compare pixels.

[dcstep]

Altocumulus Clouds With Mountain Shadows by David Stephens, on Flickr

[Itsed65]

A Very Cold Morning by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Terry989]

My first Western Burrowing Owl. Since I was using a 70-200mm lens, I had to do some stalking, which isn't easy when your subject can do a 180! Taken at Seal Point park in Foster City.
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[dcstep]

Originally Posted by M_Six

DC, nicely done. I've read conflicting views about the apparent size of the moon when it's lower in the sky than when it's higher. I know the actual distance doesn't change, but I've always felt the curvature of the earth's atmosphere acts as a magnifying glass to create the illusion of a larger moon near the horizon. During the eclipse moonrise last week, which I can clearly watch from my living room, the moon seemed quite large as it rose above the horizon. When I went out at the beginning of the eclipse, the moon was nearly overhead and seemed just a small dot in the sky. My perception is not that far off that I'd believe my eyes are just playing tricks on me. Your photo is a good example. One of these days I'll set the camera to one focal length and take a shot of the moon coming up over the horizon and again later when it's much higher in the sky and then compare pixels.

I think you'll find it takes more pixels near the horizon. I think it's caused by the atmosphere acting as a magnifying glass and bending the light. It's also much harder to get a clear, detailed image, because of the extra atmosphere that the light travels through.

Dave

[Itsed65]

Eagle in a Shallow Dive by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[Terry989]

San Mateo bridge on a bad air day.

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[dcstep]

Ed, fantastic focus on that eagle shot. Isn't the a9 amazing? It's like cheating, is the way I feel when I use mine.

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by Terry989

San Mateo bridge on a bad air day.

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Terry, DxO has a "Clearview" setting that's pretty amazing at removing smog. You might try it on a free trial.

Great composition. Dave

[dcstep]

At base-ISO, the a7rIII has stunning dynamic range. Look at the dark areas of the clouds to see details that many cameras can't show.

Pink/Orange Clouds After Sunset (Explored) by David Stephens, on Flickr

[dcstep]

This one is after sunset, with the a9 at ISO 12,800. The Sony bodies have changed my whole outlook regarding using high ISOs:

Western Coyote In Snow by David Stephens, on Flickr

[hchan529]

Here's one when I did a hike up Buntzen Lake in British Columbia. This is overlooking the Indian Arms, and Vancouver is in the back.

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by dcstep

Ed, fantastic focus on that eagle shot. Isn't the a9 amazing? It's like cheating, is the way I feel when I use mine.

Yeah it sure is, and looks to get a big boost with the new firmware down the road. I am eagerly awaiting its release.

[M_Six]

Awesome eagle shot, Ed. How big of a crop is that?

[dcstep]

Originally Posted by hchan529

Here's one when I did a hike up Buntzen Lake in British Columbia. This is overlooking the Indian Arms, and Vancouver is in the back.

Great blues and greens.

Dave

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Awesome eagle shot, Ed. How big of a crop is that?

Well, back of the napkin, A9 full size is 6000 X 4000, and it looks like I cropped it down to 3002 X 1689 (I did a16X9 so it fits my TV), so I guess about 50%?

I'm not great at these things

[Itsed65]

Eagle Over Tule Lake by lennycarl08, on Flickr

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Itsed65

Well, back of the napkin, A9 full size is 6000 X 4000, and it looks like I cropped it down to 3002 X 1689 (I did a16X9 so it fits my TV), so I guess about 50%?

I'm not great at these things

Even at 50%, it means you were fairly close to the eagle. I've taken shots of eagles where I thought I was close, but then in PP they take up way less of the frame than it seemed while shooting.

[Itsed65]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Even at 50%, it means you were fairly close to the eagle. I've taken shots of eagles where I thought I was close, but then in PP they take up way less of the frame than it seemed while shooting.

Yes, I was very close. At the NWR I was at, (Tulelake), these old telephone polls line the road along the lake, and I think they left them up on purpose as they provide perfect perches for the eagles to scope out the lake. The auto tour goes right under all these poles so you can get VERY close. We watched (slightly horrified) as a sub-adult but full sized bird swooped low over the lake and plucked a duck out of the water right in front of us. He only had the neck in its talons though and it couldn't keep its grip and dropped it back into the water. The fight was then on as about 4 other eagles swooped in trying for the prize. Noble bird my butt

This guy is on one of the described perches and I shot this with my Fuji right out the jeep window.

Eagle Portrait by lennycarl08, on Flickrt