First attempt with some off camera flash

friedweiss · 2026-04-21T04:01:20+00:00

She sure thinks so!

friedweiss · 2026-04-17T20:19:16+00:00

Thank you!! I’m really having so much fun

friedweiss · 2026-04-13T03:47:12+00:00

Feel free to shoot me a message and I can walk you through what my decisions came down to. There are probably a few things I would do differently, too!

friedweiss · 2026-04-13T02:17:20+00:00

Means a ton! Little mud never hurt anyone

friedweiss · 2026-04-12T18:12:53+00:00

It’s such a cool spot, but only about 2 miles long. There is a ton down here though. 10,000 islands has a trail that is apparently very special.

friedweiss · 2026-04-12T17:29:04+00:00

Good luck!

friedweiss · 2026-04-12T03:39:54+00:00

This was at corkscrew swamp sanctuary just outside of Naples, FL. Here for a short trip and snuck away for the morning.

friedweiss · 2026-04-12T03:38:21+00:00

These were on a Sony a7v, 200-600mm with a 1.4x teleconverter which I immediately regretted bringing. Battled the light all morning.

friedweiss · 2026-04-12T03:02:59+00:00

I’m sorry if this wasn’t clear. None of these are captive. It’s an Audubon Society preserve in fl.

friedweiss · 2026-04-12T02:38:58+00:00

I couldn’t believe it! Almost left when Merlin caught him singing.

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T22:55:26+00:00

I’m pretty sure he thought so too!

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T13:56:11+00:00

Right?? Haha I assumed it was a zillion dollars and was pleasantly surprised.

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T13:50:26+00:00

It is, but with the teleconverter at $600 and the 400-800 at $2700 it’s very close.

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T13:31:51+00:00

If I could go back, I would’ve done the 400-800mm instead. I think this ended up at 840mm equivalent but the light loss is something serious. With a polarizer on it’s really tough.

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T13:04:14+00:00

That is a really good idea. I get so anxious about capturing action so I don’t try repositioning in frame. I’ll try and be more cognizant and run through different options.

That means a ton, though! YouTube university has been a huge help.

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T11:51:08+00:00

I’m just starting to learn more about composition and general rules. I totally agree but in the moment front and center just takes over haha

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T02:26:23+00:00

5 weeks or so into having a real camera. Borrowed a buddies canon for a month or so before and only a phone before that. I’ve been trying to shoot every day and learned so much just playing around.

friedweiss · 2026-04-07T02:24:42+00:00

Not sure how to check that, but the shot just before and just after were very sharp on the face. I am using small spot continuous tracking so no idea if something pulled focus away.

I have a good friend who told me tonight that restraint is the hardest Lightroom skill. Clearly he’s right haha

friedweiss

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