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Grumpy Old Guy

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8. You are correct, Andy would have loved this.

Reply to Gato Moteado (Original post)

Wed Jan 24, 2024, 04:13 PM

Jan 2024

These photos are astounding. I like to show people things that they wouldn't ordinarily be able to see, and these closeups of the woodpecker do exactly that. The detail is terrific. I'm assuming that your 500mm prime is a high end, professional lens worth quite a bit. A friend of mine just dumped $15k on a 600mm Nikon prime, and his results are definitely a step up from what he was producing before.

AI and other technologies are just more tools that we can use in our arsenal. The lack of noise in these images prove that. Nice job!

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more woodpecker photos! something interesting for pixel peepers, too.... [View all] Gato Moteado Jan 2024 OP

I don't understand all the photography lingo but I love your photos! CrispyQ Jan 2024 #1

thank you! Gato Moteado Jan 2024 #2

I hear you, my dear Gato . . . I wish Andy were here too. For so many reasons . . . CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2024 #3

Sweet blm Jan 2024 #4

I love the detail in the enlargements. ShazzieB Jan 2024 #5

I miss Andy being here as well! Diamond_Dog Jan 2024 #6

Thanks for the mini photo lesson. Callalily Jan 2024 #7

You are correct, Andy would have loved this. Grumpy Old Guy Jan 2024 #8

i'm using the nikkor 500mm f/5.6 PF.... Gato Moteado Jan 2024 #9