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K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Spotted a peacock (male) in the park...It was a bit shy […]

Sat, 09 Mar 2024 07:07:57 +0530

Spotted a peacock (male) in the park…It was a bit shy and moving fast when you try to take a photo. Managed to capture a shot with my Sony ILCE-6100 with a 50mm prime lens since that was the only thing I had it handy that day. Settings: f/5.6, Shutter 1/80, ISO 100. Removed the surrounding views created by the 50mm lens with the windows…

K K VENKATARAMAN posted a new activity comment

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:19:59 +0530

Thanks for your inputs.

In reply to - K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

As I was taking a walk through the park, I heard a strange sound of tapping the wood. Saw a wood-pecker at work !! trying its peaks on a […]

K K VENKATARAMAN posted a new activity comment

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 10:19:35 +0530

Yes sir…I understand the difference between documentary photography and art photography now. (I thought that an unedited photo of wild life will be amore appropriate).. Will do better home work before posting next time.

In reply to - K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

As I was taking a walk through the park, I heard a strange sound of tapping the wood. Saw a wood-pecker at work !! trying its peaks on a […]

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: As I was taking a walk through the park, I heard a […]

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 07:07:41 +0530

As I was taking a walk through the park, I heard a strange sound of tapping the wood. Saw a wood-pecker at work !! trying its peaks on a tree. Had to take multiple shots at different settings to catch that since it was on a tall tree with the sky background. Camera: Canon 2000DII, Lens: EF:75-300 , 1/800 sec, f5.6, FL:270 mm, ISO 1600.

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Contrary to the male peacock, a female one doesn't […]

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:20:14 +0530

Contrary to the male peacock, a female one doesn’t have feathers. Located one in the park – it was quite shy and running away all the time….and through bushes….had to take a lot of shots to get a good one, especially with its clear eyes. The eyes had a surrounding colour patch which makes it difficult to get a good one. Camera: Canon…

K K VENKATARAMAN posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 03:04:56 +0530

Thank you sir

In reply to - K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Macro Photography

After going through this website course on background blurring, I tried to apply the concepts on a shoot with a flower in the park. Camera […]

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Macro Photography: After going through this website course on […]

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 07:19:03 +0530

After going through this website course on background blurring, I tried to apply the concepts on a shoot with a flower in the park. Camera used- Canon 200DII.

1. Used a zoom lens EF 75-300 (max available with me)

2. Set to ‘Aperture priority’ and moved to the lowest aperture f/4 for this lens

3. Moved closer to the subject as much as…

K K VENKATARAMAN posted a new activity comment

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:01:51 +0530

Thank you sir. I am learning from your courses and trying to apply them. thanks again

In reply to - K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds Crane standing on one leg: In continuation to my attempt to catch a flying bird with my Canon 200DII (DSLR), I attempted with a zoom lens […]

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Crane standing on one leg: In continuation to my attempt […]

Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:21:29 +0530

Crane standing on one leg: In continuation to my attempt to catch a flying bird with my Canon 200DII (DSLR), I attempted with a zoom lens EF 75-300 to get a close picture. Many attempts failed as the bird was flying at random directions and either the shutter or focus could not follow it. However, got a close up shot of the crane standing… Read more

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update: Bird in flight. Tried to take a moving object with my […]

Sat, 13 Jan 2024 07:12:27 +0530

Bird in flight. Tried to take a moving object with my new 50mm basic lens of my Canon EOS 200 D II . The landscape results were good in that lens and I wanted to find if it is ok for a moving object. Saw a crane and followed it till it started to fly and tried to capture that moment in Sports mode. Shutter 1/500 sec, f/2.8, ISO 670. … Read more

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update: A crane in the park in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. While […]

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 09:42:18 +0530

A crane in the park in Coimbatore, Tamilnadu. While the peacocks and other birds ran away in fear when it saw people, this crane was bold to stay put. May be a much closer shot or a zoom lens would have been better.
It was taken with Sony Alpha 6100, 50 mm focal length (the maximum zoom out of a 16-50 lens), f/5.6, 1/100 sec, ISO 640 .

K K VENKATARAMAN posted a new activity comment

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:44:02 +0530

I have tried an update on the other handle and found a bit compatible.

In reply to - K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update Horses on the road. Tried the back button focusing (BBF) after going through the course. Setting was a bit trial and error…still trying to perfect it. Sony alpha 6100, 16 […]

K K VENKATARAMAN posted a new activity comment

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 08:31:53 +0530

When I tried to add further notes with the edit option, the message says ‘you do not have access to that activity

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update: Horses on the road. Tried the back button focusing […]

Thu, 04 Jan 2024 08:35:11 +0530

Horses on the road. Tried the back button focusing (BBF) after going through the course. Setting was a bit trial and error…still trying to perfect it. Sony alpha 6100, 16 mm focal length, f 3.5, 1/250 sec shutter speed, ISO 200.

K K VENKATARAMAN started the discussion Hi from Hobby photographer in the forum Introduce Yourself

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:10:31 +0530

Hi from Hobby photographer

I am KK Venkataraman, Electronics engineer turned Professor . I joined this forum recently and I am trying to explore new techniques in Photography. I have a Sony Alpha 6100 and Canon 200 D II with 18-25 mm kit lens. Interested in photography of wildlife, birds, nature etc. Hope to learn more in this forum. Thanks.

K K VENKATARAMAN posted an update: A lone flower in the park amid tall trees. Taken in […]

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 09:08:14 +0530

A lone flower in the park amid tall trees.
Taken in Sony ILCE 6100, 47mm, f/5.6, ISO 100, 1/60 sec, No flash, Macro mode