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Justin, I love the 4th, 5th and 6th one, but the 4th one is my favorite due to the wing position over the water.
Joel, Another winner and I like the effect, it's very surreal.
Brant, I see that these Headless Herons are mating and have migrated over to your region. I can't wait to see their headless offspring!
Rich
nice shots everybody!
shots of baby Canadian Geese, 7D, 300mm 2.8
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thanks for viewing!
Love the gosling-eye view of the 2nd shot, and the narrow DOF. You captured the tenuous nature of what it must be like to be a newborn bird.
JJ ... really love the second gosling ... you nailed it on that one ... the only thing I wonder is whether or not the horizon should be leveled but maybe he was on slanted ground.. Very nice shot.
Joel
I just love looking at this thread! Every time I take a peek, there is always fantastic shots that top the last ones I looked at! I love the "painting" affect, Joel. I just ordered CS5 & Lightroom and am looking forward to learning how to do some creative things with it ...eventually!
To try and save my house, I have been pumping water out of my backyard all day but now I'm thinking maybe I should have left it and sandbagged the house ...then I'd have ducks, GBH's & geese to shoot as backyard birds anytime I felt like it!! Oh well, lots more rain to come so I can always decide to keep my backyard lake!
Denise
Baby bird nest up under my porch cover. They go into stealth mode when I pop my head out so no way to get them chirping or with eyes open at least. Five
of them crammed into this little nest. Mom poops all over my porch every time she takes off where I wish she find a new place. Every year she comes back.
captured with the 5D and the IS Macro 100mm
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thekingb and Joel, I had to lay all my body on the ground, face down, to get that "eye level " shot -which was my first try-, to get the effect of the foreground and background, so your compliments are the prize for that, thanks![:D]
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yes it was on slanted ground but it should be better if it's leveled a bit, thanks for the opinion.
This is another Tufted Titmouse with CS5 processing to try emulating Asian art......
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Dormy Woodpecker at Hanging Rock, NC.
Canon EF-S 55-250 mm IS Telephoto Zoom Lens - F/5.6 - 250 mm, ISO 400 in Manual mode with Evaluative Metering.
Can I just say that I have yet to look at a picture on this forum and not be impressed with the quality everyone is posting on here. Great pictures from everyone it seems!
1/800 shutter speed by the way.
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55-250 mm lens. F/5.6 - 250 mm, 400 ISO, 1/800
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55-250 mm, 250 mm F/5.6, ISO 400, 1/1000
I saw this little fellow at the park on a visit to NYC for Thanksgiving.
Central Park , New York City
First pileated woodpecker that I've seen in person... I snapped off a few shots, and most looked 'traditional' in the sense that the crest has the typical smooth appearance. I liked this one because the head angle resulted in a mohawk look. [:)]
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EOS 7D, EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6<span style="color: #ff0000;"]L IS USM @ 400mm, 1/500 s, f/5.6, ISO 200
Joel, I love the way you processed that tufted titmouse, I think it looks spot on to the style you were after. Mind sharing exactly what you did to achieve that result?
Nick
Neuro....really like the Pileated WP, nice job on the exposure. I would like to see a version of it cropped in tighter and with the out of focus branch removed. Cool shot!
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Thanks for the kind words. Mostly I adjusted the colors and saturation then I used some of the artistic filters in CS5 for brush stroke effect ... I think there is one called angled strokes if I recall correctly. Then I downloaded a font from the internet for the lettering.
Here's another image from Florida treated with filters in CS5 to look like a painting.....
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40D, 70-200 2.8
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]T’was the day before Friday and all about the house
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The creatures were stirring, even the tit-mouse.
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The doves were eating as well as the sparrows
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The finches were chirping, even the yellows
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]When all of the sudden there arose such a clatter
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The birds, they flew and all<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"] were flappers
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]When I looked up to see what was the matter
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]I noticed a fellow up in the sappers
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]It wasn’t a crow or even a bald eagle
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]It wasn’t the cat or the neighbor’s beagle
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]It was amazing to see such a wonderful site
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]a peregrine falcon in the midst of flight
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]To top the trees in the evening light
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]The Falcon had landed wow what a sight
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]He surveyed the land with the sharpest of eyes
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]His appetite was wet for pidgeon pie
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]All of the sudden he launched from his perch
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]Eye’s focused on what soon would <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"]be lunch
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The pigeons they scurried and the peckers flew
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]Even the cat and the rest of the zoo
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The falcon was focused on dinner to be
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The shot of a lifetime was just before me
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]But wouldn’t you know it,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"] just as I pushed
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]The focus was off and I only caught the bush[:'(]
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"]<span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: small;"]Seriuously: Was in the yard yesterday and this guy flew in and spooked all of my backyard residents---he was a fair peice away, but I did manage to get a couple of shots of him. I think its a peregrine but not sure, he also looks alot like a coopers hawk both are about the same size--if anyone has advice please feel free to correct me. These shots are heavily cropped, so please forgive the IQ.
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Thanks for viewing,
Bob
Bob, nice series and prose!!
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Bob, nice series and prose!!
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Thanks Joel, I did some more looking and do believe your right. This guy is a cooper
One more from yesterdays shoot---this one with a little artistic touch.
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I know this could be better but maybe I'll replace it once I try a few different pp techniques ...
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A few more from today ...
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Extremely windy today so these guys were doing everything they could to fly and I was doing everything I could to keep them in my viewfinder!
DD, Nice shots, I especially like the third one---GIF (Gull in Flight)
Here is one taken insuper diffusedevening light, it has an interestinglook to it.
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ISO 12,800, 400th sec, wide openat f/6.3,tripod, focused through the viewfinder.
I am very impressed with the noiselevels in this shot. It was uncroped,brightly exposed andno deep shadows which all adds up to a usable shotevenat 12,800.
Cheers,
John.
Any ideas on the species? The mom is very elusive and I haven't gotten a good look at her. I'd say Goldfinch, but it's pretty early for them to breed in Missouri.
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One from yesterday (between rain storms)
1D MKIII
300MM 2.8L + 1.4 TCII
MANUAL MODE
ISO 1250
1/400
f/4.5
580 EXII + Better Beamer -2 1/3 stops ETTL
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A new species for me!!!! I have seen this bird before but only a couple of times and this is the first time I was in the blind when he came to my set up. A Summer Tanager.
1DMKIII
300mm 2.8L + 1.4 TCII
iso 1000
f/4.5
1/250
580 EXII + Better Beamer -2 2/3 stops
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A new species for me!!!! I have seen this bird before but only a couple of times and this is the first time I was in the blind when he came to my set up. A Summer Tanager.
1DMKIII
300mm 2.8L + 1.4 TCII
iso 1000
f/4.5
1/250
580 EXII + Better Beamer -2 2/3 stops
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A great shot, Joel! So good, it's great to see it twice. [:D]
OOPS!!!! Must have double clicked the post button .... sorry[:(]
Thanks for pointing it out.
I have never really tried shooting birds before since my longest lens was a 105. Just received my Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD today. After about 20 shots I got one.
I think I am going to like this lens.
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Camera Model: Canon EOS-1D Mark II N
Lens: 70.0-300.0 mm
Focal Length: 300mm
Aperture: f/5.6
Exposure Time: 0.0004 s (1/2500)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Partial
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
Mark
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That's ok Joel, Just glad to see I am not the only one that does stuff like that-----Great photo----cool to see something new----wish something new would land on my perches.
Thanks,
Bob
Indigo Bunting from the backyard setup....same equipment and exposure from my last post...
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Wow Joel, I think this is one of your best.
Bob
I love the color. Beautiful bird.
Mark
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Bob, sorry for the confusing post and late response( I missed it), my brain was not working properly I guess[:$]
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John, with only the 60D, manual focus lens and bad lighting condition(ISO 12800), we certainly see your skills.[:D][Y]
Joel, really nice shots as usual. the wood packer is my favorite.also
like the colors of the red and blue bird pictures very much!
some earlier shots of mine
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thanks for viewing!
Thanks JJ, I wonder what I could do with a 600-800mm L lens.[:^)]
Excelent shots JJ! I especially like the Heron. The lighting is fantastic.
Keep up the great work,
John.
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Thanks JJ ... have had some interesting birds lately .... some are just passing through on their way back north like these Rose Breasted Grosbeaks .... I get them the first week in May almost every year.
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