Nikon Coolpix P610 Gallery

Tony BrittonTony Britton Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
edited January 2, 2016 in Wildlife
Hello All,

It's always exciting to learn the "behavior" of a new camera. My previous camera, the Canon SX50, failed after a few years of excellent service so I decided to try one of the more recent camera models. Although it's still a work in progress, I'm starting to get the types of images I really enjoy capturing with my new Nikon P610. I especially enjoy capturing images that take advantage of conditions that allow for side lighting of the subject.

Here's an example and a link to the rest of my P610 photos, which I hope you'll enjoy!
http://tonybritton.smugmug.com/Other/Nikon-Coolpix-P610/

Happy Holidays!

Tony
https://tonybritton.smugmug.com/

Comments

  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2015
    Nice light and dark play!
  • pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,707 moderator
    edited December 19, 2015
    I looked at your gallery of bird shots in your link above - quite impressive collection, and just goes to show what can be done with point and shoots these days.

    Your Nikon P610 seems quite able.

    When I want to travel light I use what I think is a similar style camera from Canon, a GX3.
    Pathfinder - www.pathfinder.smugmug.com

    Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin
  • Tony BrittonTony Britton Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2015
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Nice light and dark play!
    Thanks very much, Stumblebum. You have an excellent website!

    Tony
  • Tony BrittonTony Britton Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited December 19, 2015
    Stumblebum wrote: »
    Nice light and dark play!
    pathfinder wrote: »
    I looked at your gallery of bird shots in your link above - quite impressive collection, and just goes to show what can be done with point and shoots these days.

    Your Nikon P610 seems quite able.

    When I want to travel light I use what I think is a similar style camera from Canon, a GX3.
    Congratulations on your website. It's really quite amazing. I really appreciate your comments.

    Tony
    https://tonybritton.smugmug.com/
  • puzzledpaulpuzzledpaul Registered Users Posts: 1,621 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2015
    pathfinder wrote: »
    I looked at your gallery of bird shots in your link above - quite impressive collection, and just goes to show what can be done ...

    ... by someone who knows what they're doing and knows what they're trying to achieve ... irrespective of the gear being used. Yes, it has to be appropriate / relevant to the job /task ... but that's the same with any tool.

    In some ways we appear to share similar approaches - interest in light coming from directions other than over one's shoulder, small range of venues / species (unlikely to grow in my case) - and subject matter, of course.

    A couple of points / comments tho

    Have you considered trying a (much) lower pov - especially with the waterfowl shots?
    Imo, it's questionable whether rear quarter shots work as well as front quarter ones?

    Btw, with the camera you're using you're better equipped than I am to get (very) low down, because you're less restricted by the lens diameter as I am with my rig :)

    pp
    Website

    Flickr
  • Tony BrittonTony Britton Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2015
    puzzledpaul wrote: »
    ... by someone who knows what they're doing and knows what they're trying to achieve ... irrespective of the gear being used. Yes, it has to be appropriate / relevant to the job /task ... but that's the same with any tool.

    In some ways we appear to share similar approaches - interest in light coming from directions other than over one's shoulder, small range of venues / species (unlikely to grow in my case) - and subject matter, of course.

    A couple of points / comments tho

    Have you considered trying a (much) lower pov - especially with the waterfowl shots?
    Imo, it's questionable whether rear quarter shots work as well as front quarter ones?

    Btw, with the camera you're using you're better equipped than I am to get (very) low down, because you're less restricted by the lens diameter as I am with my rig :)

    pp
    Hello Paul,

    First, congratulations on your superb website. Yes, having a clear vision of the type of image I desire and how to use appropriate lighting angles to achieve that look always makes things quite a lot easier. I always create the image I want and because of this, I'm always very happy with the results I get from this enjoyable, rewarding and serious hobby of mine. By sticking with a reliable game plan I can continue to gradually, and hopefully, refine the process. Of course, if I'm ever unhappy with a particular result I still reserve the right to blame the camera!!!

    I'll certainly heed your advice and recommendation regarding lower pov shots and I'm sure I have at least a few examples of lower pov shots if you have the desire and time to view my "bird only" gallery here:
    http://tonybritton.smugmug.com/Other/Strictly-For-The-Birds/
    The lead photo of the Snowy Egret taken at sunrise, for example was taken from a low pov. Also, if you click on my Homepage link below my name you'll see many examples of the types of "light and shadow play" photographs I enjoy so much.
    Thanks so much for taking the time to look at my photographs and especially for commenting. I really appreciate that!

    Happy Holidays!

    Tony
    http://tonybritton.smugmug.com/
  • puzzledpaulpuzzledpaul Registered Users Posts: 1,621 Major grins
    edited December 20, 2015
    Tony Britton wrote: »
    I always create the image I want and because of this, I'm always very happy with the results I get from this enjoyable, rewarding and serious hobby of mine.

    http://tonybritton.smugmug.com/

    Congratulations on this - you're way ahead of me, 'cos it's a rare day that I get something even close to what I'm after :)

    Yes, nice Egret image and v.pleased to see that it got the recognition it deserved.

    Re 'low' ... in my - acknowledged narrow - thoughts on this topic, I'm usually aiming for less than an inch of daylight between the underside of the lens hood and water surface (depending on conditions) ... but, in absolute terms, you are lucky enough to have the potential to get much lower, since you don't have a 6in dia lens hood to consider :)

    Thx for site comments btw ... all we all can do is try.

    pp
    Website

    Flickr
  • Tony BrittonTony Britton Registered Users Posts: 345 Major grins
    edited January 2, 2016
    Happy New Year!
    Happy New Year to you and yours!

    Tony

    https://tonybritton.smugmug.com/Other/Strictly-For-The-Birds/
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