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| Group |
Round |
C/R |
Comment |
Date |
Image |
| 15 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
I like the changes Isaac made to the White-eye, maybe the Japanese species? |
Nov 14th |
| 15 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Apparently only along the FL coast do Boat-tails have brown eyes. Everywhere else they are yellow. Their plumage is stunning but can't say I love grackles. The bird and worm could be in slightly better focus. Color is good. |
Nov 6th |
| 15 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Sarita, you always find a good shot. Titmouse with acorn is so apt...and well done. If I were you I'd tone down the blue just a bit. |
Nov 6th |
| 15 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Good catch. Perhaps lighten the gull just a bit so we could see what it is carrying in its mouth? |
Nov 6th |
| 15 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
I hope that heron isn't about to land on the hippo to enjoy eating its fish dinner. What an unusual juxtaposition. |
Nov 6th |
| 15 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
How lucky for you to see and photograph albatrosses. They seem to be preening the lucky one who, without anthropomorphizing too much, seems to be enjoying the attention. Nice shot |
Nov 6th |
| 15 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
The story is good, but without your explanation I would have no idea what the finch is sitting on. The exposure looks better in the original. In fact the story is better told with your original. Afraid the bird itself isn't sharp enough from the distance you had to take it from to blow it up as much as you did.
You must have better shots from such a special trip? However, if you want to print, I would lower the brightness of the shell. Crop out a lot of the background and add more shell. Just my opinion you understand. |
Nov 6th |
7 comments - 0 replies for Group 15
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| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
I think that's because they are a different species of spoonbill. |
Nov 23rd |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Never a stupid question. (Only stupid people don't ask questions, in my opinion.)
Turkey feathers are always iridescent, but the red wattles and snood are only that bright when they are courting. Also facial colors dull a bit when mating season is over.
Glad you enjoyed the blog bit. |
Nov 22nd |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Doesn't look like you had to do much work on the original to get this exquisite shot of the spoonbill. Colors of feathers and sky right on. And what a gorgeous bird it is. Would love to see your underwater shots. Are you in another group showing those? |
Nov 22nd |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
you are right, they aren't in mating mode now...next spring they'll be at it again. I didn't mention when mating season is, I probably should have. |
Nov 12th |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Nicely blurred and warm background for a bright white bird. You might try burning the egret to get some more definition in the feathers. Focus on the head is a bit soft. Interesting position. It fits well in the cropped photo. |
Nov 10th |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
who doesn't like cardinals? I'd like a bit more contrast to bring out her colors, but the snow on her beak and the good focus make a nice photo. Wish there were a bit more texture/contrast in the snow. |
Nov 7th |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
You obviously had your camera on burst mode. Great capture. That heron nailed the landing on the dam. They are such spectacular birds. I like your 3 panel presentation. Tells a more complete story.
The kind of bird I love to photograph...big and colorful. |
Nov 5th |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
What a gorgeous bird in perfect focus. Love the contrasting, unobtrusive background. Really sets off the colors of the beak and feathers. I've seen them in good numbers in Mexico and S. America, but never so close. |
Nov 5th |
| 21 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Yes, wild turkeys are one of few avian success stories. Their populations continue to grow while other bird numbers are crashing. This guy was in a group with several males vying for the females' attentions. How could they resist??
Next week I lead a hike featuring turkeys (I'm a volunteer naturalist for Boulder County) at one of the county properties known to have lots of turkeys. We probably won't see a one. Same thing happens when I lead a hike about rattlesnakes at what was once called Rattlesnake Mtn. |
Nov 5th |
5 comments - 4 replies for Group 21
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| 46 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Great shot. I like the unflipped version better so the bird would be looking into the photo rather than out of it. Color good, focus good. Don't know how you managed to handhold at 1200mm. Good arm. |
Nov 6th |
1 comment - 0 replies for Group 46
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| 94 |
Nov 24 |
Reply |
Didn't even notice that, but there aren't a lot of choices out there. Only a few are able to hang on in the harsh, dry climate. Thanks for visiting. |
Nov 10th |
| 94 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Humm. I'm not a big fan of abstracts. I find the colors to be over-saturated with some areas blown out. People who know a lot more than I do about such photos are better able to evaluate it. Sorry. |
Nov 7th |
| 94 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
gorgeous magnolia flower, lighting perfect. Having the stamens (?) puddled on the bottom petal is a nice touch. Maybe burn the lighter areas in the background? Wish the petal on the left wasn't obscured, but probably hard to see the whole flower. So sorry to hear you lost the tree. |
Nov 7th |
| 94 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
Lovely falls. Always tricky to get shadowy places to show nicely without overexposing the sky areas. I actually prefer you "original" better for the colors, reflections and peaceful feeling. |
Nov 7th |
| 94 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
They are truly magnificent. Like that the colors are so vivid and both eyes show (with catch lights). Background nicely blurred. Static hummers are gorgeous, but if caught flying, I think it makes a better story. Saying that, however, I have many photos of lovely static hummers and I like them all. I'd love to go back to Costa Rica, a truly charmed country. |
Nov 7th |
4 comments - 1 reply for Group 94
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| 97 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
I don't think the osprey is "angry" ( a human emotion) but thrilled with its catch. Really like the photo. I've seen many osprey photos with the whole bird carrying the fish, but like this one the best. Amazing focus and shows how they turn the fish in their talons to be the most aerodynamic. |
Nov 9th |
| 97 |
Nov 24 |
Comment |
I agree with Roy. His darkening really brings out the bird. (which I think is an Anhinga rather than a cormorant?) Altogether a lovely capture. |
Nov 6th |
2 comments - 0 replies for Group 97
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19 comments - 5 replies Total
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