Wally, I know some look at seagulls like I see pigeons---more of a pest than a photographic subject----But that is a gorgeous bird, and....for what its worth, I like seagulls, they are fun birds with loads of personality.
Thanks for the post,
Bob
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Wally, I know some look at seagulls like I see pigeons---more of a pest than a photographic subject----But that is a gorgeous bird, and....for what its worth, I like seagulls, they are fun birds with loads of personality.
Thanks for the post,
Bob
Thank you very much! I am starting to enjoy doing b&w
Thanks Guys. From now on, my nature shots will be nothing but Sea gulls.... Only kidding
Wally
Great shot of that funny looking long whiskered diminutive bear Denise, never seen one before. Your B&W image is superb.
@Wally, love the gull, did you have any hot chips to lure him in with?
I've been lurking for a while. But, I thought I'd share these pics tonight... Finally, something worthy to show. I discovered her just outside a window last night. I really hate spiders.
50D 70-200mm F2.8L IS II @ 200mm 1/250" F8 ISO400. Two bare flashes almost parallel to the glass to reduce glare/reflection.
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200mm 1/250" F8 ISO400
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200mm 1/250" F8 ISO250
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Holy crap, cowmao!! Talk about making a grand entrance ...these shots are FANTASTIC! I am looking forward to seeing more shots from you!
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Haha if spiders had such colors where I live, I'd be outside with my macrolens for ever! Great shots! :)
Thanks. I've been reading up on it. They're nocturnal and usually stay hidden, which is how I prefer it. But, I was "lucky" enough to have some spin its web just outside the window. I couldn't pass up the opportunity. Digging through my old pics now. They're more standard fare though.
Finally took some nicer pictures with the 55-300mm! I have been going out to shoot birds and such, but none of the shots were anything too spectacular. Today though I think I got a keeper... I wasn't sure if i should post it in the birds or nature thread, but I decided here due to the background and lighting on the leaves really making the shot IMO.
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Nikon D5100, 55-300mm VR, f/5.6, 300mm, ISO 400, 1/80 sec, MF, handheld
OJ, Thanks for posting. I think this has a lot of potential, but I have a couple of suggestions:
1st, it seems pretty dark on my monitor. Perhaps you could bump the exposure and or brightness a little and play with the contrast to see what looks good.
2nd, a little tighter crop with the bird off center would also improve this image IMHO
Nice shot and thanks for sharing.