bryan olesen

Hey Kim, I'm just curious as to the shutter speeds and apertures on these multiple flash shots you guys did. Thanks.

Comp: Excellent.

Worm: Either way - Omit for cleaner image or, preferred - keep it because it kinda looks like the frog is waiting for you to leave so it can go investigate.

Wonder what the little guy is thinking...

Excellent comp!

Very nice Kim. Must have been great attending this masterclass.

Rafik, don't worry. I have found it is IMPOSSIBLE to get these guys in focus. These, and wood ducks. Don't know why, you just can't do it. Of course I will keep trying, and I know will too... maybe someday...

Juna is cheating heightwise by 6 inches!

Excellent capture at just the right moment to get them both just barely off the ground. Nice chase.

Very very nice Reencarnacion. What was your shutter speed? The movement is just right - not too frozen and not too milky.

It worked! Very clever. When I saw the thumbnail I thought of an owl (horned). Came here and voila...

Thanks for the info Keith (I'll take any helpful tips I can get). I thought it looked like a gravestone when I first saw it. Very unique image!

Most Excellent Keith. Care to share any details on how/where you shot this: lighting/flash/etc?

What a catch! Excellent! How long did this appearance last?

N I C E. Arms sore yet?

I was going to ask if you used a "soft" filter, but I guess you didn't because the scarf is sharp. Must be 'cuz the lighting is so even and subdued. This one came out very nice I think.

P.S. Love the title - sung to "Some day my prince will come......."

Too bad it took 45 MINUTES to finally MOVE and DO something - LOL. Nice light though at that time.

Well, I'm honored, but even more glad that you were finally able to get some of these guys on your visit. Great green giraffe Jerry!

Nice! Mark Plonsky would be proud!

Excellent Reencarnacion. Very tight crop, but this image is just great. Bravo.

hmmmmmm, still working on it - don't tell me yet...

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By the way, I say don't center it.

Terri, just saw this in NoWords. I really like these lesser seen "perched" shots. I think the background came out perfectly for this hummer. Well well done!

Mert, this is just a great image. Excellent DOF and comp.

I find this quite humorous even though it is very well done. Nice one Wayne!

Yeah, I like the lighter version also. I see you also rotated the right one to center the deer more - good call. I know nil about studio lighting. How do the aliens get fired from behind your camera? Direct line or from your cam flash? You sure got a good start with these.

Just an FYI to your bio request: I know Jamie N uses these and can be very helpful with his setup pics and explanations he gives. Nice fella too.

"Pristine sharp, good composition, good light".

Darek, since you appreciate comments, I gotta say this is hardly "pristine sharp" where it counts: the eyes, surrounding area and beaks. It looks to me like you missed the focus and tried to overcompensate with PS unsharpmask. As far as "good light", the tops of their beaks and heads are completely blown out with no detail left at all. Please don't take this as an attack - I would want the same feedback on mine to help me improve.

I have to say some of your other images are so much better...