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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Thanks, Lisa, for your comments. I noticed the problems after I posted the image. I was waiting for someone to notice as well. You are correct this is the reason for the groups, learning. |
Aug 16th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Maria, for your comments. |
Aug 16th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Another Great story Marilyn. Love the action of these two. I am not a fan of sky replacement, but I understand the need for this photo. I like that you got both eyes, and the birds are sharp and none of the white area are blown out. Good work. I flip a lot of my images, but I usually flip them in the direction facing me. I should explain. I was taught that the images should face same as the way we read left to right. To me I would rather have the birds facing me instead of leaving the scene. This is not a rule just an opinion I picked it up from a teacher in a photo workshop. I stopped at the Blue Cypress Lake once, but I think I was in wrong place. There was a boat landing and a small shack but no one there and I could not see much of the Lake. I will try again the next time I am down that way. |
Aug 12th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
One of my favorite birds. The background is good but whit I find more important on this bird is the detail in the feathers. These guys always look so neat and proper with that sleek coat of feathers. Too many times if the focus is off just a small amount the feathers have no detail or texture. You have done a great with this beautiful bird. |
Aug 12th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Tom, for your complements. I took this shot 2 years ago on my Birthday April 22. Nice Birthday present. I did do some work with cloning some branches to cover up some bright spots in the tree, but this is not a competition so I don't think I will be disqualified for it. It was one of the only shots I had with nothing in front of the Cardinal.
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Aug 12th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Jack, for the comments. Like I said there are only a few of the guys in the US at any one time. Got lucky to find one so close to where I live. |
Aug 12th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Who does not love the Mute Swans. They are always so elegant looking. The first thing I noticed was the 145mm focal length you used. With the 18 t0 300 on your crop sensor camera it is of course equal to 450mm. I think you could have gotten in much tighter on the Swans. I do like Jacks Crop; I may have left the greens a little darker to add some separation between the white Swans and the light shiny water surface. Very good capture with both birds heads down |
Aug 12th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
I am of the school that every photo should have a story. You certainly have a great story in this photo. The story is the chick receiving a meal from mom or dad. I do not see that the missing tail is an issue. It could be a technical issue I suppose but the missing tail does not distract from the story you are telling nor does the complete tail add anything to the story. Even with less of the adult bird I know that it is a Black Skimmer, and it just brought a fish to its offspring. Everything in the photo that is supposed to be sharp is sharp with good detail and texture. The angle is OK but if I were a younger lad and could get down on the ground, I would have tried to get an eye level shot. I wish I had taken this shot, really nice. |
Aug 12th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
This is a stunning image, Maria. I really like the mood you have captured with the darker tones that match the tones of the Grebe. Real good Choice. The subject is sharp and shows some action of the bird. I am going to agree with Tom's crop. I don't see that the red spots add anything to the image. They are just enough of a distraction to make me want to ask what they are. That is not usually a good thing. Still a great image. |
Aug 12th |
| 46 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Very nice technique. I used to do this and still do sometimes. I used a little different process, but the result was the same. I like the way this turned out. I like that you left enough vegetation in the image to make it look real. The flip worked for you. I usually like the front of the subject facing me as if I were reading left to right but as I said this worked. Good work Lisa. |
Aug 12th |
7 comments - 3 replies for Group 46
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| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
I will remember that sir. I think I could have done that with this bird, but it would have put a much greater distance between us. |
Aug 13th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Good capture Susan. Not an easy bird to photograph well but you have done a great job. The only Hummer we have here in the southeast is the Ruby Throated and once in a while a Black Chinned will wonder through. I like the profile shot of this guy. Good job. |
Aug 12th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thank you, Dave, for your comments. |
Aug 11th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Susan. I have seen some really ugly nest here in the south as well. When they nest in a palm or pine tree you do get some nice color. The wing spread on a Great Blue is one of the best. The contrast between the dark and light colors is wonderful and the feather patterns are so interesting to study. Thanks so much for your comments. |
Aug 11th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Cindy, for your comment. I will often take the shot form the back side of my birds if they have a nice wing spread. Maybe sometimes if I get a nice over the shoulder look from my subject, I like that shot too. That makes a personal connection between the subject and the viewer. Of course, it helps to have a few clouds to work with. |
Aug 11th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thanks, Bud, for the comment. We have them a plenty too living in the Low Country of SC and I pass them up a lot because they are so common. Now and then when one presents me with a story to tell or a special moment to photography, I am clicking the shutter. I think we get so used to some of the common birds we miss a lot of beauty. |
Aug 8th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Thanks Larry. I may have the shot you are talking about. I have several shots of him and there was another nest close to this one that I took shots of. I understand about the position, but I really am always impressed with that massive wingspan and feathers. |
Aug 8th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Reply |
Thanks Michael. After taking care of the Sky there was not too much to do. I have several shots of these guys so may post something different latter. |
Aug 8th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Dave, I like this image. I find it very interesting. I have a friend that visits there often and hopefully someday he will let me ride along. I do not do focus stacking or hyperfocal-distance shooting so can't add much to this conversation. On landscapes like this I would use at least F22 or higher, focus about a third into the scene on a tripod and click away. I do like what you have done with the coloring. One question, was this a late evening shot? |
Aug 8th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Great idea Bud but I am not sure it worked as you envisioned. The eagle is leaving the scene and is some distance from the splash. for me that is too much separation. A shot with it closer to the splash would be more interesting. This time I am going to agree with the other guys. |
Aug 8th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Wow Larry this is a winner. I have been to Dan Medows many times and Marbry Mill as well. Always a good stop on my way north on I77. This animal is tack sharp; the colors are spot on I for one love the background. Having been in that same situation many times and with that lens it is what I would expect to see. Beautifully blurred background highlighting the mountain meadow/hayfield with a magnificent White-tailed Doe in the foreground. Back home in West Virginia we call that almost heaven. She is so sleek looking. She looks in prime condition and most likely in June she has already dropped Fawn. I agree with Michael about the Red Clover. That red color balances with the ears and really anchors the shot. I would be hanging this in my cabin if I had a cabin. |
Aug 8th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Cindy, I don't see a problem with the white balance. That is a magnificent looking animal. I would be tickled with that shot. The cat is sharp with both eyes open, good work. I know that is the natural setting for the Jaguar but maybe you could ask it to lay in some nice green grass next time. Really nice shot Cindy.
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Aug 8th |
| 67 |
Aug 23 |
Comment |
Very good Michael, the circumstances you had to contend with I think you done really well. Bouncing boat, jostling for shooting space, distance from the whale, handheld camera and fast action. I think it looks really good. Maybe the shutter speed could have been faster, but it worked. Maybe a once in a lifetime shot and you nailed it. Congratulations. |
Aug 8th |
7 comments - 6 replies for Group 67
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14 comments - 9 replies Total
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