Yesterday I watched a video posted by Pangolin Wildlife Photography about noise in photographs. A very well done and thoroughly explained without getting into the weeds video on noise and various techniques to reduce noise. This is still a widely discussed topic amongst, especially the old-school photographers who started in the film days. At the same time, I have been revisiting some (ok all) of the photographs in my Lightroom libraries and I happened to find a prime example of what Janine was talking about. You will have to watch the video - i won't attempt to explain it, but see the examples below - all shot with exactly the same equipment within seconds of each other. Each processed with the same amount of sharpening and texture and no noise reduction applied in LR. I'm a believer now. I am sure the pixel-peepers can critique this comparison. But honestly, a wildlife moment may never be repeated and missing the shot is a travesty. I think perhaps there's another "f/8 and be there" quote. Not sure what it is yet, but it includes something to the effect of "get the damn shot". Thanks to the Pangolin folks. JohnT
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John T."Photographs capture my viewpoint - based on my place on this planet, where I've been and who I am. If you 'get it' then you've been there too, either in mind, body, heart or soul." Also see the "EauPositivePhotography" pages for other stuff
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