Brenda Fishbaugh, QPSA  


Marsh of the Rising Sun by Brenda Fishbaugh, QPSA

September 2021 - Marsh of the Rising Sun

September 2021 - Brenda Fishbaugh, QPSA

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About the Image(s)

Canon R5, EF 100-400 with 1.4 telextender, handheld,
ISO 160 174mm f/22 1/1600 sec

I got the new Canon R5 mirrorless and this was my first trip out with it. I fought with it a bit, the adapter for my DSLR lenses is an off-brand and didn't stay secure and would stop firing occasionally. There are some new dials on the camera, and so everything was not where I am used to.

I went to a local marsh with a local photographer icon, and so I was nervous. Great red sunrise, and so I shot some different shots from my usual.

I'm thinking of entering this next month in our local Club's "Calm" category, so let me know if this photo is interesting or not so much. A possible PSA Nature photo?

I used Auto in Lightroom to restore the colors. and then darkened the blown out sun. I used Topaz DeNoise AI and Sharpen AI, but it didn't really need much. since my ISO was low.

I'd love a good title, also. Thanks in advance.


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13 comments posted




Dean Ginther   Dean Ginther
Now the spending begins for all those new lenses.
I like the composition. See attached- cropped a bit and I turned down the luminance on the reds and oranges.   Posted: 09/06/2021 19:45:27
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Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
I like the changes, thanks, Dean! Yep, have an R100-500 lens on order!   Posted: 09/06/2021 19:54:02



Geoff Wiggins   Geoff Wiggins
(Group 70)
Colours are great Brenda and beautifully sharp. Good shot, I might get this wrong but I was told by a judge to try to avoid burnt out suns. I had the problem a few months ago and used photoshop to put a tiny tint in the sun just to take the white out.   Posted: 09/07/2021 04:38:34
Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
Thanks! I did have a tint on the sun, but obviously not enough, I'll strengthen it.   Posted: 09/21/2021 19:23:47



Mervyn Hurwitz   Mervyn Hurwitz
Simple but effective. I love the color palette and everything holds well together. Enjoy your new camera - your back and shoulders will appreciate it!   Posted: 09/10/2021 12:52:56
Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
It actually weighs about the same, the weight is in all those big lenses. But hoping to get a handle and capture some more pix.   Posted: 09/21/2021 19:24:42



Candy Childrey   Candy Childrey
(Group 34)
Beautiful colors, Brenda. The sun is nicely positioned right above the grass. I feel that a flip would help the image.   Posted: 09/12/2021 14:25:09
Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
Great idea, thanks, Candy! A flip is coming!   Posted: 09/21/2021 19:25:24



Pierre Williot   Pierre Williot
I love your image. Simple and beautiful.

As you know I also have the R5. I use a Canon EF to R adaptor with a control ring (I use the ring to change the focussing targets). I mainly use my EF lenses.   Posted: 09/12/2021 15:14:33
Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
Pierre, I skipped the ring on my adapter on advice of a friend. Hoping to get the 100-500 so that the camera is better balanced. I'll keep my eye on your latest R5 captures!   Posted: 09/21/2021 19:26:41



Jacob Wat   Jacob Wat
So the edits you made really bring the piece together. The colors are very nice and with the sun create an overall nice color palette. I feel that the only change I would make is cropping the photo but I feel that that would change the overall tone of the piece.   Posted: 09/21/2021 15:30:08
Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
Thanks, Jacob! I'll take some looks at cropping.   Posted: 09/21/2021 19:28:19



Brenda Fishbaugh   Brenda Fishbaugh
(Group 78)
I've darkened the sun, and I've cropped in from the left, as several suggested. Candy, I tried flipping and the original appealed to me more. Any suggestions for a title?   Posted: 09/22/2021 13:51:24
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