bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on Feb 17, 2022 15:53:37 GMT
another photo from Yellowstone in winter
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Post by bnk1953 on Feb 5, 2022 22:31:08 GMT
Yellowstone in Winter is so special - starting with no crowds. Dressing in layers against the cold is a must but the Nikon Z6 II was a trooper. Never went thru a battery and a half a day and probably could have even gone a full day with 1 without changing. Stabilzers are a must on the boardwalks. A photo of Canary Springs in the Mammoth Hot Springs area.
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bnk1953
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Post by bnk1953 on Jan 17, 2022 14:47:01 GMT
I know nothing about your camera but I would take at least eight batteries and probably more. Take two chargers; one may decide to fail. A CPL and a graduated ND filter will really help your photos; if there is enough light, stack them; ND closest to camera. The handiest thing we ever put in our suitcases is one of those 99-cent extension cords; the kind that has a three-socket end; reason being, electrical outlets in motels/hotels tend to be hidden behind furniture and such, making it too easy to pack up and leave expensive chargers and the like; the cord will keep such things out in plain view, let alone the fact that it is so much easier to plug things in. I have since found some really handy extension cords that have both normal outlets and USB ports, and we take them as well as the 99-cent one. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081ZSQQTH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1Great idea - It always seems hard to find those plugins and had never thought about your suggestion before. BTW - I have a Nikon Z6II for main camera and Glacier Nat. Park in August - was going through 300 snaps a day and never drained a battery. I do realize that the cold does take its toll on batteries - that's why i've got 4 and hope that I won't be disappointed. Always keep the spares in pockets close to the body to keep them warm. I'll let you know how it goes when we get back. Thanks again for the suggestion!
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Post by bnk1953 on Jan 17, 2022 14:38:55 GMT
Thanks Sepiana. I'll be wearing my Snow-bibs so probably wouldn't need gators.. As far as footwear, a guide that I know for Yellowstone recommended these from LL Bean www.llbean.com/llb/shop/43355?page=stabilicers-lite&bc=&feat=ice%20cleats-SR0&csp=a&searchTerm=ice%20cleats&pos=1 Your suggestions are great. Those are some serious crampons. I would favor the walking also - but so many of the trails (especially around the geyser basins) seem to be for cross-country skiing and are groomed as such. Therefore they don't want people walking on those trails. I'm trying to get more info from my guide. Thanks again for the great suggestions!
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Post by bnk1953 on Jan 17, 2022 1:24:52 GMT
Thanks for the responses - For Helens friend - did you snowshoe or did you find that one needs to cross-country ski to get to some of the areas (e.g. Upper Terrace at Mammoth, observation point over Old Faithful and the overlook at grand prismatic spring). We do have guides and they have been good about general things (clothing, etc) but when it comes to photography - I like to be able to have an overview of others before going in (being informed through as many eyes as possible). I do have my large plastic bags that my camera/lens fit into ready for going from the cold into the warmer air of lodges etc . ~bruce.
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Post by bnk1953 on Jan 16, 2022 21:20:58 GMT
Anyone have insights on photographing in Yellowstone National Park in the Winter? We will be there for 1 week with 2 nights in Mammoth Hot Springs area and 4 nights at the Snow Lodge (Old Faithful Area). Planning on snowshoeing some areas. Taking 4 batteries along for Nikon Z6II. ~bruce.
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Post by bnk1953 on Dec 10, 2021 15:59:46 GMT
2 of my grandchildren playing in the leaves.
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Post by bnk1953 on Sept 23, 2021 18:19:53 GMT
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Post by bnk1953 on Jul 9, 2021 15:14:16 GMT
Hudson Henry's initial take on NoNoise: www.on1.com/videos/hudsons-nonoise-ai-sneak-peek/ Personally I like doing the noise reduction first saving it as a dng (RAW) and then working with that file. Of course I pretty much use On1 PhotoRAW - so following Matt's suggestion - its a no-brainer - as it works from within that program.
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Post by bnk1953 on May 5, 2021 19:49:48 GMT
My preference is to pick and choose which photos to run thru DXO Pure Raw - using it only on photos that I really want and appear to need a lot of de-noising/sharpening.
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Post by bnk1953 on Apr 29, 2021 15:49:51 GMT
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Post by bnk1953 on Apr 8, 2021 21:06:16 GMT
Actually they were looking at a big hawk in a tree!
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Post by bnk1953 on Apr 8, 2021 15:17:21 GMT
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Post by bnk1953 on Mar 24, 2021 19:04:18 GMT
always great to see someone take the mondane and see humor - especially in this day and age! Thanks
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Post by bnk1953 on Jan 6, 2021 22:50:36 GMT
Must be a Windows update and nothing for Mac
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