[Voltaire]

[url]http://www.flickr.com/photos/achtung-barry/2573168733/I[/url] often have problems shooting at long focal lenghts due to camera shake. This obviously affects image sharpness. I m currently building up a portfolio of my best shots. Is this one you would disregard or keep specifically with regard to sharpness.Also, are monopods effective in reducing camera shake and have you any more tips to avoiding camera shake especially with longer lenses ?ThanksVince, if you click on all sizes you can see bigger resolutions including the original.Your comment about this question " having no place on this forum" was a bit nast btw.Why can't people be nice to each other. it is sad when people simply aking for photography advice from those who may no more receive barbed comments ( albeit only from one person). Still sad though.

[Shaz D]

I don't know what monopods are.But yes I would say this shot looks really sharp and detailed.Good Photography here.This picture looks really professional and awesome Well Done *****♥

[xtaintedlovex]

Thats an outstanding picture. You are really very talented. I think it is rather Sharp actually, so yes. Well done, i love it XD

[Mr_Jorrocks]

That picture's so sharp I cut my eyes on it!Longer lens, just try to speed up the exposure. Use faster shutter speed to reduce the chance of the inevitable wandering having an effect on the exposure. Compensate for the exposure by using a faster film and / or wider aperture. Cheers.

[Aries24]

Great Picture,every strand of its fur stands out & draws the viewer into the picture,almost looks good enough to stroke.You can use a monopod but personally prefer a tripod.

[Breatheyouin]

Wow, that's beautiful. I would definitely include it in your portfolio, and yes, it's very sharp. It's visually stunning. Monopods are helpful, yes. It's hard to bring them in certain places, like when I went to the Getty I wasn't allowed to bring one. But overall they're helpful.I'd also suggest a tripod, because they are easier to use. If bulkiness is your complaint with them, go for one of these, they're small and you can wrap them around things like railings.































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[D L]

tripods are best but anything to stabilize the camera helps.I usually zoom in to twice the raw image size to judge focus, sharpness, etc. if it looks clear at 200% its a keeper.btw... great pic!

[lentil]

wow that's a nice shot! though i'm one more font of a little depth of field in that situation, as the head would really stand out more than the distraction of the left side torso/legyour collection is very impressive, i say you've got mad skillz boi (lol) good luck!

[JOE?]

Great shot!Using a mono pod coupled with a tripod,will insure that neither the camera(tripod),nor the lens (mono pod) will move during exposure.If you are in low light conditions with both supports you'll up your percentage of good shots.One of my favorite lens is a vivitar 500 mm lens.It's old bulky but produces excellent sunset sunrise, and wild life shots.Needless to say I use a dual system of supports.The mono pod on my lens and tripod attached to my camera body.It's old school,but it works for me.It has saved more then one shoot,when the lighting,weather,or other unexpected event happened.Best of luck with your career!Peace.

[cassxkris]

It's sharp, but the eye wanders too much, try focusing on the face next time to create some interest