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Example of use of TOPAZ AI SHARPEN
A Chiffchaff taking off
Un pouillot veloce qui s'envole
It's impossible to recover a movement blur with a sharpening filter : a sharpening filter will only add noise in this case but it will never recover details.
TOPAZ AI SHARPEN includes a new function called STABILIZE that is different from a simple sharpening filter. It tries to find a movement on the photo and to cancel it. That's why sometimes there are small artifacts on the opposite side of the movement, but it is really easy to deal with them with GIMP or photoshop.
To conclude : this tool deserves a try as it is free for 30 days.
It is very usefull for animals in movement (birds in flight, animals running ...), but it can manage movement of the photographer too.
(DSC08870_DxO-TIFF_1-stabilize70-70-0-4f)
Example of use of TOPAZ AI SHARPEN
A Chiffchaff taking off
Un pouillot veloce qui s'envole
It's impossible to recover a movement blur with a sharpening filter : a sharpening filter will only add noise in this case but it will never recover details.
TOPAZ AI SHARPEN includes a new function called STABILIZE that is different from a simple sharpening filter. It tries to find a movement on the photo and to cancel it. That's why sometimes there are small artifacts on the opposite side of the movement, but it is really easy to deal with them with GIMP or photoshop.
To conclude : this tool deserves a try as it is free for 30 days.
It is very usefull for animals in movement (birds in flight, animals running ...), but it can manage movement of the photographer too.
(DSC08870_DxO-TIFF_1-stabilize70-70-0-4s-Pouillot-Stab)
My attempt at the "Flickr Friday" theme "Tee" and the "Macro Mondays" theme "On Top"
Shot with a Noritsu "26-49 mm F 3.4-4.9" (enlarging) lens on a Canon EOS R5.
This male Great Egret flew up onto the back of the female Great Egret to mate. The female had already locked her beak into the nest to stabilize herself and the male just stood on top of her! This went on for what seemed like a minute!! She was not amused by the situation and with her beak locked into the nest she started calling loudly!! It was one of those moments that make you enjoy wildlife photography!! If you look closely you will also see one blue egg in the nest!! Fun day of photography in Texas!! Thanks for looking and the wonderful comments!! I will be off the computer until Monday! I hope everyone has a great weekend!!
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That nut-and-plate in this pic is a way to provide some stabilization to old brick buildings around here in earthquake country. On the other side of the wall was a steel rod or cable (not sure which) that ran all the way to the back of the building and connected to another nut-and-plate. Tension was then applied. There were several on this building from front to back and side-to-side.
Evidently, they were pretty effective. H.G. Wade's Warehouse stood in Alviso, California, through quakes, ground-sinkage and flooding for 161 years.
Unfortunately, it couldn't stand up to a massive fire that ran through it last Saturday. The front and one side wall are still standing, but probably not very stable. The other side wall is mostly gone and the rear wall is missing.
Due to my health condition, I am unable to hold or stabilize a camera for extended periods of time. Additionally, using a tripod has never been enjoyable for me, as it would cause pain when trying to position it correctly and constantly bending over to check the viewfinder. Consequently, I have chosen to explore digital AI artwork as an alternative. I understand that this may not be everyone's cup of tea, as it diverges from traditional photography. However, I have always granted myself the freedom to exercise artistic license and pursue whatever brings me joy. Currently, digital AI artwork fulfills that purpose, at least for the time being.
The former water tower for the Synder mansion in Lake Ha Ha State Park in Missouri. The mansion would pump water from natural springs below for use at the mansion. The water tower was in dilapidated condition until stabilized a few years back...
A cropped and stabilised image of a male Dartford warbler (Sylvia undata) in Browndown south. Took a bit of time to get this shot then in exited stage right or left!
Portugal. Lisboa. Rossio Train Station. Linha de Sintra.
Sony A7II with e-mount adapted lens Canon FD 2.8/24mm. ISO 400. f/8.0. 1/80s. OSS Inbody image stabilization ON. Using filters in postproduction. If you are interested in an image of this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8.
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Taken with an old Carl Zeiss lens.
Europe. Portugal. City of Lisboa. Starting point of the Vasco da Gama Bridge. It's the longest bridge in Europe with a total length of 17.2km. It was built for the Expo 1998 in the City of Lisboa.
SONY A7II with lens Carl Zeiss Skoparex 1:3.4/35mm. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. ISO 100. 1/800s. f11. The e-mount adaption of this lens was realized with two adapters: ICAREX/EOS and EOS/NEX. Manual mode. If you are interested in an image of this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> SONY A7II - Carl Zeiss Skoparex 1:3.4/35mm.
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
Seen by a vintage Helios lens
Macro of a marble. Bright dots around the marble are producing this extreme dreamy "Heaven" bokeh with 3d effect. Sony A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted multicoated (MC) lens Helios 44M-4 58/2. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. Uncompressed raw. ISO 100. f/2. 1/100s. Wide-open shot. Extension tubes for macro usage. Manual mode. No tripod. Handheld.
If you are interested in an image with this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - ZENIT MC HELIOS-44M4 58mm1:2
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Canon lens FD 24/2.8 - enlarge to see details e.g. spider web
Germany. Baden-Württemberg. Remstal nearby the City of Stuttgart. The Remstal is good for biking, hiking and travelling. Vintage water lock controlled by a worm gear.
Sony A7II with e-mount adapted lens Canon FD 2.8/24mm. ISO 400. f/2.8. 1/80s. OSS Inbody image stabilization ON. Retouching using filters. If you are interested in an image of this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8.
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... the stabilization of this camera and lens is fantastic. The photo was taken handheld just supporting myself on the window board with a 1/10 sec to emphasize the pouring rain ...
Taken with an old Carl Zeiss 35mm lens
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Europe. Portugal. The heart of the City of Lisboa. PTGUI stiching of 15 images to panorama. Midday shot. Viewpoint is the "Castelo de São Jorge". The "Ponte 25 de Abril" bridge and the "Cristo Rei" statue are located in the background. The river is the Tejo.
SONY A7II with lens Carl Zeiss Skoparex 1:3.4/35mm. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. ISO 100. 1/500s. f13. The e-mount adaption of this lens was realized with two adapters: ICAREX/EOS and EOS/NEX. Manual mode. Handheld shots for panorama and later stiching. No tripod. If you are interested in an image of this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> SONY A7II - Carl Zeiss Skoparex 1:3.4/35mm.
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
Germany. In the woods called "Schönbuch" nearby the City of Stuttgart.
SONY A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted old projection lens Leitz COLORPLAN CF 2.5/90. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. ISO 100. 1/200s. Self made round aperture of about f/4.5 placed in the light beam. Manual mode. The lens (in this case on a Sony a6000) can be seen here --> Colorplan lens.
More photos of this mini sequence with this camera/lens combination can be found here: ---> In The Woods (1) and In The Woods (2).
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
Colorful beauty - seen by an old vintage Trioplan lens
Macro of the plant Pulsatilla Montana. It was found in the botanical garden of the University of Hohenheim nearby the City of Stuttgart in Germany.
Sony A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted lens Trioplan 1:2.9/50 Meyer-Optik Görlitz - round about 60 years old - Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. Uncompressed raw. ISO 100. f/4. 1/400s. Extension tubes for macro usage. Manual mode. No tripod. Handheld.
If you are interested in an image with this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - Trioplan 1:2.9/50 V Meyer-Optik Görlitz
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... caught by a Meyer-Optik Görlitz Diaplan *projection* lens
Macro. Burdocks in late afternoon sun.
Sony A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted vintage projection lens Meyer-Optik Görlitz Diaplan 1:3.5/100 Red V - built in the years of round about 1955-1960. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. Uncompressed raw. ISO 400. f/3.5. 1/2500s. Focussing helicoid EOS/NEX for macro usage. Manual mode. No tripod. Handheld.
If you are interested in an image with this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - Meyer-Optik Görlitz Diaplan 1:3.5/100 - Red V .
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
Taken with an old 24mm FD Canon lens.
Europe. Portugal. City of Lisboa. Baixa Metro station with Linha Azul. Directions of Reboleira and Santa Apolónia.
SONY A7II with lens CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. ISO 400. 1/40s. f8. The e-mount adaption of this lens was realized with an adapter FD/NEX. Manual mode. Handheld. If you are interested in an image of this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8.
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
Panorama taken with an old 24mm FD Canon Lens.
Portugal. City of Lisboa. Igreja do Carmo. An earthquake destroyed this church in the year of 1755. PTGUI stiching of 15 images to panorama. Midday shot. The sun is shining just into the church.
SONY A7II with lens CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. ISO 100. 1/100s. f11. The e-mount adaption of this lens was realized with an adapter FD/NEX. Manual mode. Handheld. A tripod wasn't allowed. If you are interested in an image of this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8.
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Seen by a vintage Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8/50 Red T
Macro. Sony A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted 12-bladed vintage lens Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8/50, red T coating - built in the years of round about 1952-1955 - in German called "Adlerauge". Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. Uncompressed raw. ISO 100. f/5.6. 1/125s. Focussing helicoid M42/NEX for macro usage. Manual mode. No tripod. Handheld. Late afternoon shot.
If you are interested in an image with this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar 2.8/50 - Red T - 12 Blades.
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
Germany. In the woods called "Schönbuch" nearby the City of Stuttgart.
SONY A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted old projection lens Leitz COLORPLAN CF 2.5/90. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. ISO 100. 1/200s. Self made round aperture of about f/4.5 placed in the light beam. Manual mode. The lens (in this case on a Sony a6000) can be seen here --> Colorplan lens.
Other photos of this mini sequence with this camera/lens combination can be found here: ---> In The Woods (2) and In The Woods (3).
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
Taken with an old 24mm FD Canon Lens.
Portugal. City of Lisboa. This famous number 28 enjoyable tram passes districts like Baixa, Graça, Alfama and Estrela. A ride on this old public tram isn't comfortable due to benches made of wood. But it's a highlight of any visit to Lisboa. It passes incredible narrow streets.
SONY A7II with lens CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8. Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. ISO 100. 1/640s. f11. The e-mount adaption of this lens was realized with an adapter FD/NEX. Manual mode. Handheld. If you are interested in an image of this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - CANON FD 24mm 1:2.8.
Feel free to visit my albums. All my old lenses can be found there.
The Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae), photographed at La Minga Ecolodge near Cali, Colombia, rests gracefully on a moss-covered branch in the heart of the Andean cloud forest. Its muted brown feathers contrast with a striking violet ear patch that catches the soft, filtered light seeping through the dense canopy. The lush, textured background of ferns and foliage enhances the bird’s earthy tones while subtly framing its elegant posture.
Capturing this image required balancing light and stability under challenging conditions. Using a Canon R5 paired with the RF 100-500mm lens extended to 500mm, I worked with a shutter speed of 1/90 second—a bold choice for such a long focal length. The advanced in-body stabilization of the R5 played a crucial role, allowing for handheld shooting without sacrificing sharpness. I kept the ISO at 400 to preserve detail while minimizing noise, relying on the camera’s high dynamic range to retain clarity in both the shadows and highlights. This shot highlights the rewarding intersection of patience, technique, and nature’s unpredictable beauty.
© 2021 Adam Rainoff Photographer
In an attempt to stabilize the Roman Empire after the crisis of the third century, the Emperor Diocletian imposed a new Imperial office structure: a four co-emperor ruling plan called The Tetrarchy. The famous porphyry statue of the Four Tetrarchs represents the interdependence of the four rulers. It was taken from Constantinople, during the Fourth Crusade in 1204, and set into the south-west corner of the basilica at the level of the Piazza San Marco. Part of the missing foot of one of the figures was discovered in Istanbul (near the Bodrum Mosque) in the 1960s, where it is still on display, clarifying the original location of the work. (Wikipedia)
"Built early in the 1860s, the Mission of San Acacio is the oldest standing church in Colorado. Constructed with 24-inch adobe walls the mission underwent extensive restoration during the 1990s. In addition to stabilizing the foundation several wooden columns were added to the interior to take the weight of the roof off of the fragile walls. An altar screen, or retablo, was commissioned from Maria Romero Cash, a New Mexican artist specializing in religious folk art."
Stabilization of Olympus E-M1MKIII permitted satisfactory handheld in-camera focus stacking. Camera took 15 photos and stacked into the submitted jpeg. A handy feature. Am traveling without a tripod.
Colored lights reflected off the steering wheel MINI logo in a very low-light setting. Handheld with camera stabilization. Under 3 inches. Reposted after discussion with moderator following his removal of the image from the pool. Sorry for any confusion.
Wings to stabilize the draft, tail and feet to guide the stop and skill to pull it all off. My how they make it look easy to make a safe landing.
Pushing on that trigger is like pulling magic into my very soul...Darrell.
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Macro Mondays: It*s Alive
Macro. Germany. Schwäbische Alb. Afternoon shot. Sony A7II (ILCE-7M2) with e-mount adapted lens Trioplan 1:2.9/50 Meyer-Optik Görlitz - round about 60 years old - Sony full-frame in body image stabilization ON. Uncompressed raw. ISO 100. f/2.9. 1/320s. Extension tubes for macro usage. Manual mode. No tripod. Handheld. Wide open shot for bokeh.
If you are interested in an image with this camera/lens combination ... here it is --> Sony A7II - Trioplan 1:2.9/50 V Meyer-Optik Görlitz. With this Trioplan lens i also shot the most viewed image in my photostream, which can be found here ---> Blossom - Erythrina Coralloides DC.
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