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Originally Posted by skibum
Post work to these is basically all the same. I shoot with a Nikon D70 which is famous for its conservative metering and flat curve, really noticeable in low light. As such I do minor curve work in photoshop to bring more DR into the shot (other people load custom curves into their cameras).
Image sharpness is one of those things. Most of the leaves in these aren't very sharp compared to what I am use to (if I posted a 100% crop of an elk shot and a tree shot you'd be amazed at the difference). I have the same issue with wildflowers, and I haven't completely figured it out. Even minor camera shake at higher shutter speeds can affect a shot so make sure you aren't ever so slighty pulling to one side when you push shutter release. A lot of people do it and never notice it. Also, make sure to stop down. I will assume people know Depth Of Field and how aperture affects it, and if not please speak up. That said, lenses have a sweet spot. All are different. Some are sharpest at F8, some at F11, others at F16. Digital starts losing sharpness in the higher reaches. So try to stop down as much as you can and still hold the DOF you want.  |
For someone who considers themselves just learning photography, you have a really great understanding of the concepts. I used to use a d70 and I noticed some issues with it also, most of it is fixable in photoshop but I never did get it to do well in low light. I recently upgraded to a d200 and I can tell you that the difference is amazing. If you're ever considering upgrading, I'd say go for it.
That said, these are some amazing shots. I like the icy branches the best but that's just my style. I'd suggest trying HDR (high dynamic range) with some of your landscapes to bring the sky in a bit. Then you could easily get details in the clouds. Just don't over do it. Great colors in all your shots!