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Round |
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Image |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
We will probably be leading a group down in mid April.
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Mar 11th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Wonderful image Cheryl. I can't really find anything that i don't like about the image. You have done a really good job of retrieving your subject from such the darker photo. Your focus on the head of the lizard is perfect.I have seen Steve Perry video and I use Auto ISO some But I too find that sometimes it just does not give me what I want. Most times yes it works well. I think the trick may be setting the hi and low perimenters, still working on that. |
Mar 11th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
I will agree with Cheryl, the Cormorants are nicer looking than what we have here. Good image especially shooting form a moving boat.I think I am going to agree with everyone else about the background. Sometimes though you just have to shoot away to get the shot and worry about the processing later.I have been there many times. I think your second image is much better and the background is not distracting the eyes form the birds. Good job.. |
Mar 11th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
One of my favorite locations in the smokys. I just returned from the Carolinas Nature Photography Association Annual conference in Spartanburg SC where Bill Lea was our feature speaker. Bill has authored several books on Cades Cove and even a great book on the Everglades in you neck of the world. Cades Cove offers so many chances for beautiful images it is sometimes hard to decide which spot to spend your time at. This is a beautiful image Larry, I love the mist and the softness of the clouds just add to the effect you captured. I am not sure if I would have thought of using your technique for the directional lighting. I do keep a flashlight in my pack for light painting but not sure I would have even thought of adding that touch. I may remember it the next time the venue presents itself after reading about your image. Very cool idea. The only thing that would have set this image off even more is if you would have had a nice Black Bear or a couple of White Tailed Deer in the photo. |
Mar 11th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thanks, I guess this cropping thing boils down to a personal taste. I know tons of folks that like to crop as close as possible and then there are some that do not like to through away those pixels. That photo was taken about 2 years ago. Now I try and do as much cropping in Cameras as I can. I like photos that show some action between animals especially the family shots. Thanks for your comments.
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Mar 11th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Larry I lead photo field trips to St Augustine every year for our photoclub here in Sun City. We have been going there several years now . Great Place. |
Mar 11th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
One of the really great things about Turkeys are the colors they produce with those iridescent feathers. You have done a nice job in post of with those colors. I think it's really good that you got one of the birds on the wing. Action always works with birds. I do agree with the cropping issue. You never want to put an animal up against the frame with nowhere to go. Backyard photography is the way to go if you can. Looks like you have a nice setup Wayne.
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Mar 10th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Comment |
Wow Michael what a wonderful Image. This photo would have to be a stunner in a very large image on a gallery wall. I like the color as well but you would need to clone lot those folks on the right. They do not seem to show as much in the B&W. Sounds like a lot of work but I think you have done well. There should be some way to scare off those folks on the right. |
Mar 10th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Larry for the comments. I think I was so excited about the backlighting that I let it get me a little distracted with the processing. I do see what you mean with your suggestions about the cropping. It would have made the image more about the birds. Some folks are saying more cropping and some are saying less. I am finding myself wanting to include more and more of the environment in all my wildlife shots anymore. That forcing me to get closer and not have to worry about cropping. I think if I could get really close and use a wide angle, that would be cool. |
Mar 10th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Cheryl. I love the spring when you can find these tender family moments. I keep telling myself that I have more than enough images of Great Blue Herons, but I still go on photograph them anyway. They are so active, it's hard not to. I am agreeing with everyone I let the fuzzy heads get a little blown out.
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Mar 10th |
| 67 |
Mar 19 |
Reply |
Thanks Michael for the comments. I find it interesting folks see photos images so differently. Some say crop more some say crop less.So I guess it is up to what I am trying to accomplish. Of course if I were doing a portrait photo as a documentary I would not include any of the surrounding "stuff" but I would have also have tried to find a different setting all together to make my task easier. With most of my images I am trying to tell a story. I may not sucede to often but I try. I do think I could have done a better job with the fuzzy heads and the neck on mom. Thanks again Michael.
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Mar 10th |
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