Outdadarwin

We don't get Autumn here in the tropics, just 2 seasons, Wet and Dry.

We're at the start of the Wet (the 'Build-up') at this time of year hot and humid.

The late Dry would be the closest thing to Autumn here, but everything is usually burnt.

Here the links page from my website:

https://sites.google...tdadarwin/links

Mainly using Picasa and Facebook.

I only shoot RAW these days, and almost always adjust the white balance, which improves the colour instantly.

Even the basic presets like Shade if the photo was taken in the shade make a big difference.

Nice photos Nicole.

I try to take several photos with different parts in focus when doing macro photography.

I then use a technique called focus stacking in Photoshop (google it) to improve the depth of field, which is notoriously shallow with macro lenses

Here's an example of a Red flowered Kurrajong created from 5 photos:

I have the following lenses:

The D7000 is the best camera I have owned so far, so I am wondering if I should upgrade to the D7100.

Will the extra megapixals make that much difference?

A trick I learned recently in the Nocternal House, at the Territory Wildlife Park.

The animals are in glasss cages, in very low light, and flash is not allowed.

I was using an AF 50mm F1.8, turned the ISO up high,,swicthed to manual focus (focus assist light reflects off glass), and a monopod.

Live View allowed me to gain more accurate focus than was possible with the viewfinder.

Here is an example photo of a Northern Quoll taken using this method:

I turn off Auto ISO on a D7000 when I'm using the flash.

Wasn't a problem on the D300 or D80, and may have reverted back in newer models.

I find it most useful when doing macro photography, so I usually turn it off when I attach my macro lens.

It will reduce un-necessary noise in your photos.

This was the only change I didn't like in the D7000.

It can be added to the U1 or U2 function.

Well done, looks great...