4 moths, no tripod, no good

[Loupey]

Slayer7124's question about tripods had me looking at some recent shots. These shots were all handheld per my usual routine with the 300mm IS.

All could definitely have benefitted from a deeper DOF had I used a tripod. I'm trying to recall exactly how breezy it was those days. I don't recall any still days but I do remember some fairly windy ones. So in trying to balance between shutter speed and aperture (DOF), shutter speed usually takes precedence.

That is, until I can get my hands on the 1DMkIII so that I can crank up the ISO a notch or two

Although a tripod most likely wouldn't have helped here due to wind, these failed images are a reminder to me that I do need to think about the basics and using good techniques again. The tripod is going back in the truck. Thanks, slayer :thumbsup: