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    #1

    Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

    Hi

    Whilst traveling out to my current location, I was fortunate enough to have to transit Dubai. With some free time between flights I arranged a trip with Arabian Adventures to go out and visit the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve.

    It presents a unique opportunity to explore a natural habitat and a fragile ecosystem. The reserve is home to a wealth of flora, fauna and birds – to spot the Arabian Oryx and gazelles.

    I was trying out a Tamron 70 – 210 f2.8 lens which a friend have allowed me to borrow – not too sure on the images – and I struggled with the lens to be honest - WDYT?

    1. The Loner

    The loner by peejaysea, on Flickr


    Exposure 1/4000 sec
    Aperture f/4.5
    Focal Length 210 mm
    ISO Speed 100
    Exposure Bias -1 EV
    handheld


    2. Arabian Oryx

    Arabian Oryx by peejaysea, on Flickr


    Exposure 0.002 sec (1/500)
    Aperture f/13.0
    Focal Length 70 mm
    ISO Speed 100
    Exposure Bias -1 EV
    handheld

    3. Biting the hand that feeds

    Biting the hand that feeds you by peejaysea, on Flickr

    back with the kit EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
    Exposure 0.003 sec (1/350)
    Aperture f/5.6
    Focal Length 55 mm
    ISO Speed 100
    Exposure Bias 0 EV



    Grateful for comment and feedback
    Paul
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    #2
    Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

    I love the composition of the first one, but I feel that it is a tad underexposed. Both 1 and 2 seem to have some wierd colours going on, a bit like a really cheapo polariser was used.
    Still a good set tho.
    Scuff

    Canon EOS 1Dx
    16-35, 24-105, 70-200 f2.8Lis, 70-300 f4-5.6Lis, 300 f2.8Lis, 17 TS-E, 24 TS-E II, 90 TS-E
    Speedlight 600ex-RT (2x), ST-E3 RT.

    My flickr page

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      #3
      Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

      There is a great deal of potential in the first shot, just needs bringing out in post processing.
      Colin

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        #4
        Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

        All the images are nicely composed. Howver they all appear to be a tad bit soft. Not sure if it is a result of the lens or from posting. As for the 1st image, I tend to agree with Colin that if you have a play in post processing, you can really bring out the quality of that image.

        Tom

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          #5
          Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

          I think they are a little bit soft. I also think the first one is under exposed. I appreciate during the day it can be really bright and almost impossible to get a shallow DoF. Did you post process the sky that way? I've spent a lot of time in the middle east and DXB in particular and have never seen it like your first two shots. That said the 2 Oryx shots are for me both nice compositions.
          TS-E17 F4L, 70-300L, 100 F2.8L Macro. http://www.flickr.com/photos/waynelsworth/

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            #6
            Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

            Hi all

            thanks for your comments and critique.

            I really struggled with the lens and it was my first time using it so I was a little dissapointed with some of the shots I got - but that is all part of the learning process I guess.

            I also have been reading about PSE9 with a Scott Kelby book and I think that I have either:

            1. Misunderstood some of the settings
            or
            2. tweaked with something that wasn't required.

            Luckily I shoot in RAW so I have the ability to go back and try and fix / assess where I went wrong.

            Added top that the laptop I am using whislt deployed is utter rubbish and needs replacing.

            There are some positives in the shots of the oryx so I will go back and try again. Hits and tips welcome

            Thanks again for the comments.

            Paul

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              #7
              Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

              Paul - very kind of you to take the time to post considering where you are off (may you and those with you stay safe).

              Can't add anything ... but always good to see a Camel on its own turf.

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                #8
                Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

                Thanks for the tips and here is a second attempt at The Loner:


                The Loner (edited) by peejaysea, on Flickr

                Better?

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                  #9
                  Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

                  Much better
                  Scuff

                  Canon EOS 1Dx
                  16-35, 24-105, 70-200 f2.8Lis, 70-300 f4-5.6Lis, 300 f2.8Lis, 17 TS-E, 24 TS-E II, 90 TS-E
                  Speedlight 600ex-RT (2x), ST-E3 RT.

                  My flickr page

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                    #10
                    Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

                    Thanks Scuff

                    I am really happy with this now. Thanks for the advice!

                    Paul

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                      #11
                      Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

                      Di ~ Trying to take "the" photograph.
                      Di's Flickr

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                        #12
                        Re: Dubai Desert Conservation Centre

                        Love the second shot with the purple tone in it, great job

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