{"id":6536,"date":"2011-08-23T10:47:41","date_gmt":"2011-08-23T14:47:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/?p=6536"},"modified":"2011-08-28T11:23:51","modified_gmt":"2011-08-28T15:23:51","slug":"bear-fur-fare-which-version-do-you-like-best-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.birdsasart-blog.com\/baa\/2011\/08\/23\/bear-fur-fare-which-version-do-you-like-best-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Bear Fur Fare: Which Version Do You Like Best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Canon 800mm f\/5.6L IS lens<\/a> and the EOS-1D Mark IV<\/a>. ISO 800. Evaluative Metering +2\/3 stop: 1\/250sec. at f\/8. <\/p>\n

Lens\/Camera Body Micro-Adjustment:<\/a> -4. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

Bear Fur Fare<\/h3>\n

Take a moment to study the three frames in the animated GIF above. One was processed from a single frame using my usual workflow. The second version was created from a four-frame AEB sequence in Photomatix Pro 4.1.1 with the Enhancer Grunge preset. The settings were tweaked a bit before processing the HDR image and then I made additional small changes in Photoshop. The third version was made using the High Structure preset in NIK Silver EFEX Pro to convert the single frame image to black and white. High Structure and Wet Rocks are my two favorite SIlver EFEX Pro presets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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This RAW file for the image above was converted with ACR and optimized in Photoshop CS-5 using the workflow described in detail in Digital Basics<\/a> (a PDF sent via e-mail). <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The funny thing is that I had had an image like this in mind for several days. One morning a beautiful bear sat near the group with its back to us for about an hour waiting for a fish to come by. When I finally decided to make some images of his back the bear decided to get up and walk down the stream. He who hesitates…. I passed right by the bear in the image above late one evening just as the group was getting into the skiff to head back to the boat for dinner and sleep. I turned around and, created a few images, and then made them wait a few minutes as I created the AEB sequence for the HDR image below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Denise Ippolito<\/a> inspired me with her great HDR grunge images of museum and prison interiors and old cars and derelict buildings. On my Galapagos trip, I tried creating some HDR images of wildlife. Since then I continue to have a ton of fun trying and learning. We are currently collaborating on a Grunge Guide. I created a five frame AEB sequence +\/1 one full stop around the base exposure: ISO 800. Evaluative Metering +2\/3 stop: 1\/250sec. at f\/8. The lightest image in the series was discarded. The main requirement for creating AEB sequences like this one is that the animal be completely still. Being on a tripod even with shorter focal length lenses is always best but I have had some luck hand-holding. (It’s a case of do as I say not as I do…)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

If you would like purchase Photomatix and save 15% click here<\/a> and be sure to enter birdsasart as the coupon code. You can download and use a trial copy of Photomatix before you buy. (It is fully operational; the processed images will have a visible watermark on them.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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NIK Silver EFEX Pro makes converting images to B&W a snap and offers a variety of interesting presets that produce dramatic results. For the image above I used the High Structure preset. <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

You can save 15% on all NIK products including Silver Efex Pro 2, HDR Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro 3.0, and Viveza 2 by clicking here<\/a> and entering BAA in the Promo Code box at check-out. Then hit Apply to see your savings. <\/p>\n

Thanks to Denise for her help in coming up with the title for this blog post. <\/p>\n

Which Version Do You Like Best?<\/h3>\n

Please take a moment to let us know which version you like best and which you like least: straight up, HDR Grunge, or black and white. Do share your reasoning with us. Please take a moment to read what you have typed to make sure that it makes sense. Thanks. \ud83d\ude42 And if you hate all images of bear fur there is no need to chime in here. <\/p>\n

Shopper’s Guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Below is a list of he gear used to make the three mages in this post. Thanks a stack to all who have used the Shopper’s Guide links to purchase their gear as a thank you for all the free information that we bring you on the Blog and in the Bulletins. Before you purchase anything be sure to check out the advice in our Shopper’s Guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n

Support both the Bulletins and the Blog by making all your B & H purchases here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Remember: you can earn free contest entries with your B & H purchases. Eleven great categories, 34 winning and honored images, and prize pools valued in excess of $20,000. Click here<\/a> for details. <\/p>\n

Canon 800mm f\/5.L IS lens.<\/a> Right now this is my all time favorite super-telephoto lens.
\nCanon EOS-1D Mark IV professional digital camera body.<\/a> My two Mark IVs are my workhorse digital camera bodies. <\/p>\n

And from the BAA On-line Store:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

LensCoats<\/a>. I have a LensCoat on each of my big lenses to protect them from nicks and thus increase their re-sale value. All my big lens LensCoat stuff is in Hardwood Snow pattern.
\nLegCoat Tripod Leg Covers.<\/a> I have four tripods active and each has a Hardwood Snow LegCoat on it to help prevent further damage to my tender shoulders \ud83d\ude42
\nGitzo GT3530LS Tripod.<\/a> This one will last you a lifetime.
\nMongoose M3.6 Tripod Head.<\/a> Right now this is the best tripod head around for use with lenses that weigh less than 9 pounds. For heavier lenses, check out the Wimberley V2 head<\/a>.
\nCR-80 Replacement Foot for Canon 800<\/a>. When using the 800 on a Mongoose as I do, replacing the lens foot with this accessory lets the lens sit like a dog whether pointed up or down and prevents wind-blown spinning of your lens on breezy days by centering the lens directly over the tripod.
\n Double Bubble Level.<\/a> You will find one in my camera’s hot shoe whenever I am not using flash.
\nBe sure to check out our camera body User’s Guides here<\/a>.
\nThe Lens Align Mark II.<\/a> I use the Lens Align Mark II pretty much religiously to micro-adjust all of my gear an average of once a month and always before a major trip. Enjoy our free comprehensive tutorial here.<\/a>
\nBIRDS AS ART Camera Body User’s Guides<\/a>. Why spend $2-5 grand on a camera and not learn to use it properly and efficiently? <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

Canon 800mm f\/5.6L IS lens and the EOS-1D Mark IV. ISO 800. Evaluative Metering +2\/3 stop: 1\/250sec. at f\/8. <\/p>\n

Lens\/Camera Body Micro-Adjustment: -4. <\/p>\n

Bear Fur Fare <\/p>\n

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