• Members 2129 posts
    Oct. 13, 2025, 3:08 p.m.

    This is the weekly Collegial Show Your Photos Any Brand thread where we invite you to show your own pictures. It is collegial in that it is a pleasant and friendly place among photographers to share.

    I will begin this thread each Monday (Pacific Standard Time) to give each of you all the chance to share your weekend photos with us, for those that follow a regular work week schedule and choose to do it that way. But the pictures can be taken at any time with any camera, including your cell phone. It's open to all skill levels from beginners to advanced. The images posted can be anything from casual snaps to extraordinary. I'll be sure to comment to each of your photos, if you choose to share. Replies from others are encouraged also.

    The intent of this thread to mainly to just show photos in a relaxed way and to generate replies or comments about them. Generally I'm not planning to critique any image unless asked. But I or we may ask things about a photo that may develop into a discussion, always being friendly and helpful. It has been a request that I mention this and from what I've learned from past experience: Can you ask a member first if they would mind you editing their photos?

    Remember it's all about the enjoyment of taking pictures regardless of what we have. We can learn from each. Please share any tips or techniques too. A narrative sometimes also helps. Thanks everyone for your participation.

  • Members 2129 posts
    Oct. 13, 2025, 3:22 p.m.

    Subject: HDR Night Photos

    Last month I took a few HDR photos at night. I think this autumn and winter I may be taking more of these kinds of pictures. I would hope to see some of your HDR photos taken at night also.

    Photo No. 1
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/160 seconds
    FNumber - 7.10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 5000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 52 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 2
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/100 seconds
    FNumber - 6.30
    ISOSpeedRatings - 25600
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 37 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 3
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/25 seconds
    FNumber - 5
    ISOSpeedRatings - 4000
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.67
    FocalLength - 30 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 4
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/40 seconds
    FNumber - 5
    ISOSpeedRatings - 5000
    ExposureBiasValue - -0.67
    FocalLength - 30 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

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  • Members 902 posts
    Oct. 13, 2025, 3:30 p.m.

    Those are nice again, might have to try it some time again😋
    I'll be back later with some photos from the weekend.

  • Oct. 13, 2025, 4:47 p.m.

    Do you have to have a special camera to take HDR pictures?

    David

  • Members 2129 posts
    Oct. 13, 2025, 5:05 p.m.

    Subject: Looking For Birds

    Last month in September I was out looking for birds. There were very few that I could find.

    Photo No. 1 - It's a good place for birds with lots of trees and water.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 88 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 2 - But none could be found.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/500 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 500
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 35 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 3 - Again....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/640 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 48 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 4 - Again....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 46 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 5 - Again....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 46 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 6 - And again...we see no birds....
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 400
    ExposureBiasValue - 0.33
    FocalLength - 48 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 7 - There were a few people around looking for birds also, particularly the person on the right.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/250 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 200
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 82 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 8 - She said there were a few herons and egrets. But I saw none.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 800
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 33 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 9 - She was looking at the bird in this tree. But the lighting was not good for a photograph.
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    Model - Canon EOS R8
    ExposureTime - 1/400 seconds
    FNumber - 10
    ISOSpeedRatings - 100
    ExposureBiasValue - 0
    FocalLength - 68 mm
    Lens Model - RF24-105mm F4-7.1 IS STM

    Photo No. 10 - Finally, I found a bird...a male Red-winged Blackbird. 😀
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    Model - Canon EOS 800D
    ExposureTime - 1/800 seconds
    FNumber - 9
    ISOSpeedRatings - 640
    ExposureBiasValue - 0.67
    FocalLength - 552 mm
    Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

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  • Members 2129 posts
    Oct. 13, 2025, 5:17 p.m.

    David,

    I'm not familiar with a lot of different cameras, but from what I understand that yes only certain cameras can take HDR photos...unless a person takes pictures on a tripod of different exposures and then combines them with software. Now I use four models which are the Canon T7i (800D), Canon M50 Mark II, Canon RP and Canon R8. I used my Canon R8 for these HDR photos. The processing is done within the camera. I tried to make HDR photos with software one time, but I found the camera did a much better job at it.

    I used the green "My Menu Tabs" to quickly access the section to take HDR photos. Everything is processed within the camera (very fast). I also like to focus bracket and stack photos too. This camera will do all of it, so again I do not have to use software. It's particularly useful for flowers.

  • Members 902 posts
    Oct. 13, 2025, 7:48 p.m.

    We had a weekend with some reasonable good weather again. Didn't see the sun but no rain so okay for a hike again 😁
    Visited National Park Dwingelderveld again, but this time we followed some trails in the most northern part.
    And Autumn is definitely here, more leaves turn red an yellow and even more mushrooms available 😅
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