jacques c pelletier Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 ... and the last one, a Snow Geese which decided to stay here during the Summer. I think it is a bit dar but I did not want to destroy the contrasty effec of white against the dark colours.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shots worth sharing Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Wonderful shots and another helpful tutorial--thanks, Javier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revolver Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Javier, Awesome shots, I am speechless. you take the most amazing Photos of birds I have ever seen. Todd. I love the "ok, one more." shot bird. It remonds me of the American Gothic picture for some reason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Ok, 3 more .. not sure what they are, other than the last one is an owl of some sort.<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Another view<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 And the owl<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Haig, Nice shooting. I love the detail in the feathers...Really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Jacques, The first image of the sparrow is perfect in my estimation...The heron, is a tad underexposed, but I am nit picking as it is a fine shot, and the third is about a full stop underexposed my guestimation...In other words, your being hard on yourself..You have some fine captures and practice makes perfect...Peter Zack gave me some great advice a couple of years back...He told me to shoot and shoot...He knew this pro that kept shooting gulls simply to stay sharp...Same with me...I will shoot anything even lousy pigeons....for practice... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 Here are a few of the test shots from the weekend. Normally I delete these, but for this thread they will do. Since I struggle with ''WHITE'' birds, those are the ones I have been spending most of my time on... <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Wildlife%20parks/IMGP1481.jpg"> - <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Wildlife%20parks/_IMGP4661.jpg"> - <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Wildlife%20parks/_IMGP4662.jpg"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 A brown goose....different lake. <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Wildlife%20parks/IMGP1286.jpg"> - <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Wildlife%20parks/IMGP1288.jpg"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share Posted November 16, 2008 And a lousy gull and a flying Rat, other wise known as a pigeon... <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Wildlife%20parks/IMGP1820.jpg"> - <img src="http://i404.photobucket.com/albums/pp128/jgredline/Wildlife%20parks/IMGP1890.jpg"> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorus Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Tought I posted this recent picture.....??? So I'll post it again. <br> Let me compliment everyone here on a stunning array of birds. Very impressive and a joy to look at ! <br> <br> What bird pics I have is always by chance <br> <img src="http://static.zoom.nl/97A2AC450D8B915DE5D275FD1742A7E5.jpg"> <br> This fella is sort of handicapped, probably has a speech-problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacques c pelletier Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks Javier, I appreciate the comments and the tips! There isn't much birding around here these days ... as I said, the winter is just about here and, you must know, we live in this part of the country where Winter is long, harsh, cold and snowy! Well, I guess I will attend to the birdfeeders and hope for the best. Took my K20D, Sigma 100-300 and the TC this morning ... went to the sea shore and ... not even a seagull would dare getting out in this windy-cold day. You sure live in a great place to take bird photos Javier! And, as usual, all your shots are great. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 17, 2008 Author Share Posted November 17, 2008 o-shiva, that is a ''great'' capture and that beak makes the shot...Nice and very well detailed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 How about a flamingo.. and a female satin bower bird?<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 And for some different colors.. check the eyes!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snik75 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Birds of a different feather<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snik75 Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 And, almost our national bird! Funny looking!<div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacques c pelletier Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Haig and Nick: Great stuff, great colours and contrasts ... well done. BTW, go see what Javier and Marc are up to in the other "Bird Thread" ... can't remember the title. JP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rod_hilner Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Great shots everyone...very sharp and colorful. <br> Here are a couple from my last trip to the beach <a href=" title="IMGP6863 by RodHilner, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2931086906_2e27e36b99_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="IMGP6863" /></a> <a href=" title="IMGP6697 by RodHilner, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3071/2897680418_14412feb95_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="IMGP6697" /></a> <a href=" title="IMGP6665 by RodHilner, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3007/2896833961_5ca989f710_b.jpg" width="1024" height="685" alt="IMGP6665" /></a> <center><h5>Pentax K10D / Tamron AF70-300mm Di</h5></center> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Haig, I love that colorful bird with the funny eyes. What is it? I have never seen one of those... Nick, That turkey is disgustingly cool 8~) Rod, I really like that center image. That is a great capture. The fish is nice and sharp. I believe if you cropped some of the egret away, and brought the focus to the fish being eating, you would have a real winner...I really like that shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Nick, by the way..I like the chicken Idea allot..If you have access to chickens, I would spend allot of time trying to shoot them. If your shooting Jpegs, set the in camera settings to vibrant, +2 contrast, 0 sat, +2 sharpness and you should get some good sharp vibrant colors....That chicken is a great model... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 18, 2008 Author Share Posted November 18, 2008 Rod,..I hope you don't mind this edit. It is such a cool shot I had to try it. the cut off feet are such a no no but there is always a way to improve things, I think..Let me know if you want me to take it down.. Here is what I did...A small crop to bring the focus to the egret eating the fish, Increase in contrast about 10%, increase in saturation 10% and 5% smart sharpen... <a href="http://imageshack.us"><img src="http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/7100/editae7.jpg" border="0" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"/></a><br/>By <a href="http://profile.imageshack.us/user/jgredline">jgredline</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hagar Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 It's a female Satin Bower bird Javier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgredline Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share Posted November 19, 2008 Haig, That bird is my fav in this thread. Iove the detail and color you captured. And those claws...great capture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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