Noise Reduction with Digital Imaging
The following images of the Rainbow Bee Eater are provided to illustrate the effect of noise reduction on a digital image. The first image is the original image which was taken with a Nikon D2H, at ISO1600. This camera is not known for good noise performance at high ISO, compared to most of the newer cameras. The following two images show the difference after processing in Noiseware Pro to reduce the impact of noise. Noiseware Pro is a plug-in available for Photoshop.
Original Image
Before Noise reduction After Noise reduction
Another Sharp 105mm VR Lens Image – Emu Portrait
This image of an Emu was taken at Currumbin, Queensland, Australia. Taken with Nikon D2h, with 105mm Nikon VR Micro lens.
Poppy at Toowoomba Flower Festival, Nikon 105mm VR Lens
The image below of the poppy, was taken at the Toowoomba flower festival several weeks ago, taken with the Nikon 105mm VR lens.
It’s a Small World, Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan
This image was taken in the “It’s a Small World” Attraction at Disneyland, Tokyo, Japan. It was a very difficult image to capture, as it was taken from a moving boat and the lighting was very dim. Camera was a Nikon D2 and 17-55mm lens, the image was taken as a raw file, exposure 1/40 second, aperture f/2.8, 55mm, ISO 1600. The image as taken was quite noisy and Noiseware Pro was used to help reduce the impact of the noise. I find Noiseware Pro an exceptionally good plug with Photoshop to help control noise in images. There is a slight amount of unsharpness in this image due to the camera movement.
Minnie Mouse at Tokyo, Disneyland
Minnie Mouse during the parade at Tokyo, Disneyland. There were wonderful opportunities for photography at Disneyland. This image was taken with the Nikon D2H and the 17-55mm DX lens.
Br’er Rabbit at Tokyo, Disneyland
Br’er Rabbit, taken during the day parade at Tokyo, Disneyland. Taken with the Nikon D2h and Nikon 17-55mm DX lens. From Disney’s “Song of the South”, that featured the hit song “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” by Uncle Remus.
Attack Dogs
I went to the Amberley Air show last Sunday and there were various millitary demonstrations. The following two images show an attack dog, together with its capability to attack the enemy. Pretty scary stuff if you are on the receiving side. Images taken with a Nikon D2H and 300mm f/4 AFS lens.
Amberley Air Show, More Processed Images
Here are some more images I have processed from the Amberley air show last Sunday.
Aircraft warming up.
Some aerial acrobatics.
Some more aerial acrobatics.
F111 dump and burn, a very spectacular thing to see. It appears that the F111 will not be around much longer. I hope they get an alternative that is just as spectacular.
Amberley Air Show 2008, Australia – Some More Images
Some more images from the Amberley air show yesterday. An event such as this is an excellent photographic opportunity. This is work for a long lens, here I used the Nikon 300mm f/4.0 lens and a Nikon D2H camera, together with a monopod. A monopod is excellent for this type of work particularly where there is a crowd, as there was at this event. Generally tripod legs get in the way when there are people around. A monopod also gives more flexibility to move quickly to a new position.
Warming up before take off
The old F111 doing a dump and burn
