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03-15-2012, 11:08 PM
Steve U

Great images Denise. Congrats Joel, well deserved.
03-15-2012, 11:47 PM
Joel Eade

Thanks Denise, Bob and Steve.....

I am hopeful it will bring in some significant dollars!

I have no specifics yet but they are looking at my Zenfolio site and making selections....so the negotiating phase is yet to come.

Even if the money isn't great it is still an honor to be thought of in the context of being prominently displayed in a new building. Almost feels like winning something.
03-15-2012, 11:53 PM
conropl

Congratulation Joel. I am sure they will be happy with what you give them. Your shots are so clean, well composed, and well thought out.
03-16-2012, 12:01 AM
bob williams

Quote:

Almost feels like winning something.

As it should, tell us the truth: You'd give em the pics if they asked:D
03-16-2012, 12:46 AM
Kombi

More birds are starting showing up at the park, but will have to make some trips without the dog to get so better ones.
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o...IMG_4952-1.jpg
EOS REBEL T2i
ISO 100
Exposure 1/2000 sec
Aperture 5.0
Focal Length 146mm
Lens 55-250mm f/5.2-29
03-16-2012, 01:02 AM
ddt0725

Nice goose shot! If one of my dogs would have been with, it would have been long gone! They have a knack for instilling fear in wildlife!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7180/6...1106fb0b_z.jpg
IMG_2564 by Denise Trocio, on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7069/6...1310626a_z.jpg
IMG_2959 by Denise Trocio, on Flickr
03-16-2012, 01:40 AM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddt0725

Nice goose shot! If one of my dogs would have been with, it would have been long gone! They have a knack for instilling fear in wildlife!

IMG_2564 by Denise Trocio, on Flickr

IMG_2959 by Denise Trocio, on Flickr

These really rock! The finch looks like a painting, cool!
03-16-2012, 01:41 AM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob williams

As it should, tell us the truth: You'd give em the pics if they asked:D

True:rolleyes:
03-16-2012, 01:57 AM
bob williams

Denise, I agree with Joel. Both are nice shots, But I really like the house finch.
03-16-2012, 02:17 AM
Joel Eade

Here is a Robin I got a couple days ago...

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....20055650-5.jpg
03-16-2012, 03:01 AM
bob williams

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Eade

Here is a Robin I got a couple days ago...

Nice Robin Joel,

You, Denise and the others are making me feel bad:(. I have been so "obsessed" with preparing for Hummers and dealing with "kids that have returned to the nest" That I haven't shot anything for a over a month. I am going through withdrawls----but Saturday is just around the corner---.

I do have to share that I just rec'd another Pocket Wizard TTL5 that my wonderful wife bought me for my birthday; so, I f I can't take good pictures, I'll at least be able to blind my subjects.

Bob
03-16-2012, 03:34 AM
Joel Eade

Wow! Man you are really loaded now with wireless flash gear....it's gonna be fun....tell Norma she is probably being too nice to you :)

(PS How is her supply of Honey holding out? I have to keep her happy so I might get permission for another Bosque trip someday:))
03-16-2012, 03:39 AM
Jayson

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Eade

Nice bunch of images Denise....the Kill Deer in flight is not an easy one to get for sure.

I have some good news...the CEO of the hospital where I work wants to decorate their new surgery building (that will be completed this fall) with 20 or so prints of my images:cool:!!!

I guess I made my first image sales....I was very pleasantly surprised to say the least.

Just read this and wow! Congratulations! That is quite the first sale although can't say I'm surprised. Your bird shots are some of the best I have ever seen.
03-16-2012, 03:41 AM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayson

Just read this and wow! Congratulations! That is quite the first sale although can't say I'm surprised. Your bird shots are some of the best I have ever seen.

Thanks Jayson, I appreciate your kind words.
03-16-2012, 03:41 AM
Jayson

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob williams

I do have to share that I just rec'd another Pocket Wizard TTL5 that my wonderful wife bought me for my birthday; so, I f I can't take good pictures, I'll at least be able to blind my subjects.

Bob

This made me laugh...poor hummers, they won't know what hit them.
03-16-2012, 04:24 AM
Jayson

No killdeer in flight, but rather on ground.

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-r...07D_021395.JPG

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h...404%20copy.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x...414%20copy.jpg
03-16-2012, 12:06 PM
Joel Eade

Those are nice Jayson. I like the first one best, the eye is really cool on these birds. I am going to have to try to find some of these for my collection!
03-16-2012, 02:53 PM
Jayson

Thanks Joel. This is the first one I had seen in over a year. It was right beside my kids preschool, so hopefully they weren't wondering what a guy with a white lens was doing in their parking lot. :)
03-16-2012, 10:02 PM
Joel Eade

Ring Billed Gull

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....76967739-5.jpg
03-16-2012, 10:40 PM
ahab1372

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Eade

Ring Billed Gull

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....76967739-5.jpg

I never thought that a bird coud look so serious. Almost grumpy.
Nice shot

Arnt
03-17-2012, 05:06 AM
FastGass

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Great pics Jayson and Joel! Your making me want a big white.

But until then my 600 is still an excelent birding lens.

Attachment 655

60D, Minolta 600mm f/6.3, wide open, 500th of sec, ISO 1600.

Cheers,
John.
03-17-2012, 06:19 AM
ddt0725

Noisier than I would like but still a keeper I think ...

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7063/6...738c7c6f_z.jpg
IMG_3289 by Denise Trocio, on Flickr
03-17-2012, 01:58 PM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahab1372

I never thought that a bird coud look so serious. Almost grumpy.
Nice shot

Arnt

He does look angry doesn't he? Thanks for the kind words.
03-17-2012, 01:59 PM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastGass

Great pics Jayson and Joel! Your making me want a big white.

But until then my 600 is still an excelent birding lens.
John.

Thanks John, I agree, your 600 does very very well.
03-17-2012, 02:00 PM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddt0725

Noisier than I would like but still a keeper I think ...

IMG_3289 by Denise Trocio, on Flickr

Yes, a keeper, I always seem to like the "look back" pose. Good one!
03-17-2012, 05:32 PM
FastGass

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A Dark-Eyed Junco, he's still on the fence....:p

Attachment 656

Cheers,
John.
03-17-2012, 05:44 PM
Joel Eade

These are from early this morning, I am experimenting with Nik Color Efex Pro by using a bi-color filter on the backgrounds, what do you all think? Is it too much?

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....93182614-5.jpg

http://joeleadephotography.zenfolio....09589153-5.jpg
03-17-2012, 06:18 PM
bob williams

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Eade

These are from early this morning, I am experimenting with Nik Color Efex Pro by using a bi-color filter on the backgrounds, what do you all think? Is it too much?

Joel, I really like these, They look very natural-----It would be interesting to see the before and after for camparison.

Also, You have the nicest looking birds in your neighborhood----please send some my way.:(
03-17-2012, 06:56 PM
ddt0725

I like the backgrounds alot, Joel! I too have been playing with Color Efex Pro the last few days. Subtle is definitely the key on some of the presets and you have done a very nice job of applying them!
03-17-2012, 07:10 PM
Joel Eade

Thanks Bob ans Denise.

Bob....I will try to flush all birds towards the west if possible:p

Denise, you are right, one of the cool things about Color Efex Pro is that it automatically creates a layer and you can adjust the opacity so the effect is more subtle. The bi-color filter has opacity adjustments as well so you can dial it in as desired.
03-17-2012, 07:16 PM
Joel Eade

PS Bob....my alma mater (University of Louisville) is up against New Mexico today so ask Norma to root for U of L for me:rolleyes:!
03-17-2012, 07:58 PM
bob williams

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Eade

PS Bob....my alma mater (University of Louisville) is up against New Mexico today so ask Norma to root for U of L for me:rolleyes:!

Are you kidding me, thats like rooting for the freshman flag team---U of L, do they play basketball??
03-17-2012, 09:36 PM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob williams

Are you kidding me, thats like rooting for the freshman flag team---U of L, do they play basketball??

HaHaHa....I guess we will see...tell you the truth, this season, sometimes they do and sometimes they don't! (since it's on west coast time I will have to struggle to stay awake)
03-18-2012, 08:04 AM
bob williams

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Eade

HaHaHa....I guess we will see...tell you the truth, this season, sometimes they do and sometimes they don't! (since it's on west coast time I will have to struggle to stay awake)

Looks like the U of L flag team bested the UNM hulahoop team ---Congrats to U of L
03-18-2012, 02:54 PM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by bob williams

Looks like the U of L flag team bested the UNM hulahoop team ---Congrats to U of L

But not by much....neither team looked too good either IMHO. Have you had any camera time this weekend?
03-18-2012, 03:23 PM
bob williams

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joel Eade

But not by much....neither team looked too good either IMHO. Have you had any camera time this weekend?

Nope, I Was planning to go out this AM and shoot my little backyard birds, but the wind is now at 30 MPH and getting worse, cloudy etc. I asked Norma if she would hold down my blind while I shot, but she declined:(
03-18-2012, 06:07 PM
nvitalephotography

I seem to be having good luck finding owls lately. Heres a Barred owl and her chick.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7064/6...9309c509_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7209/6...662278de_z.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7200/6...5f052d68_z.jpg

Nick
03-18-2012, 06:40 PM
Joel Eade

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvitalephotography

I seem to be having good luck finding owls lately. Heres a Barred owl and her chick

What a great opportunity and nice images....I keep looking around my area for Owls, to no avail so far :(
03-18-2012, 08:03 PM
Dave Throgmartin

Quote:

Originally Posted by nvitalephotography

I seem to be having good luck finding owls lately. Heres a Barred owl and her chick.
Nick

Spectacular job Nick! Your owl pictures are very impressive.

Dave
03-18-2012, 08:47 PM
Jayson

Good eye catching the owls eye. Those are some great shots!

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