You can't always get it right in the camera: I shot this bird back at the beginning of February. He ( she? ) was quite shy and it was impossible to get him in a clear line of sight.

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Mar 15, 2014 12:26:03 #

Michael66 Loc: Queens, New York

I shot this bird back at the beginning of February. He ( she? ) was quite shy and it was impossible to get him in a clear line of sight. This was as good as it got and he was gone again in seconds. I was shooting some BIF and noticed him standing there waiting for a handout. I had managed to swing over, focus and snap. He took the proffered snack and ran. Other birders were asking, "You got him?" "Almost." "Better than I ever got." Oh, well...

So. Crappy? Yeah. Will this ever sell or be hung on the wall? No. But I got something and I'd rather have it than nothing.

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Mar 15, 2014 12:40:23 #

Frank W Loc: Adirondacks in NY

Michael66 wrote:

I shot this bird back at the beginning of February... (show quote)

My thoughts exactly, you got it, and it really isn't that bad, if it were mine I'd put it in my save file also.

Mar 15, 2014 12:40:40 #

SueMac Loc: Box Elder, SD

I don't think it is so bad. You could title it "Peek A Boo". Some times one shot is all you get!

Mar 15, 2014 12:45:23 #

HEART Loc: God's Country - COLORADO

You can also clone out the facing bush, if you ever chose to. Sometimes, the camera makes choices for you. Continued success in your photography! Neat back story.

Mar 15, 2014 12:50:42 #

jimmya Loc: Phoenix

Michael66 wrote:

I shot this bird back at the beginning of February... (show quote)

A keeper for sure.

Mar 15, 2014 13:41:50 #

Selkii Loc: Oakland, CA & Vancouver Island

I'm totally with you. And, yes, it is a keeper.

Mar 15, 2014 14:09:51 #

chiya Loc: Wellsboro, Pa.

I think it's neat,

Mar 16, 2014 08:45:37 #

nanaval Loc: Cornwall

Michael66 wrote:

I shot this bird back at the beginning of February... (show quote)

I like this shot, The main bird is in focus and the small branches do not cover his eye, there are some interesting shadows on his chest. The picture as a whole shows the environment that he was in. I would keep it..... :thumbup:

Mar 16, 2014 12:16:56 #

HowardPepper Loc: Palm Coast, FL

Michael, I see nothing wrong with this shot. When you are photographing landscapes and such, you can take the time to set up your camera just so, but nature/wildlife photography is a horse of a different color (pardon the pun). Most times you get lucky, and take them as they come. This is a fine photograph.

Mar 16, 2014 12:47:58 #

wonkytripod Loc: Peterborough UK

Michael66 wrote:

I shot this bird back at the beginning of February... (show quote)

I would not say crappy at all. Good focus and lighting on your shot. I couldn't agree more about better than no shot. I managed to shoot my first Little Egret the other day nothing as good as your shots but I will still keep the shots.

Mar 16, 2014 16:19:53 #

T C Gibson

It is really a well composed shot and most animals are not known for coopreating with photographers. If you feel that the tree limbs are messing up the shot I'm sure that one of the cleaning or correction features of most photo editing software could make more to your liking.

Mar 16, 2014 19:57:45 #

barbedwire Loc: Quesnel, BC Canada

I love it because it looks like it's in it's natural surroundings. The clarity and colour are wonderful. What a nice looking goose. :D

Mar 19, 2014 17:03:21 #

Michael66 Loc: Queens, New York

Michael66 wrote:

So. Crappy? Yeah. Will this ever sell or be hung on the wall? No. But I got something and I'd rather have it than nothing.

Thanks everyone, for your kind comments. I actually am beginning to like this picture more! :-)

This posting was originally under "Main Photography Discussion" but was moved by the moderators. It was indented as a rebuttal to some comments about how we, as photographers, should get it right in the camera and stop relying on PP. My response to that was... well, the title of this post, "You can't always get it right in the camera"

Mar 20, 2014 00:46:10 #

T C Gibson

I've done a little limb triming using the PSP x2 Scratch remover tool and a bit of clone brushing. I left in the shadows of the fence, it kinda looks like he's wearing a vest.

Goosey sans limbs

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Mar 23, 2014 23:47:08 #

Michael66 Loc: Queens, New York

T C Gibson wrote:

I've done a little limb triming using the PSP x2 Scratch remover tool and a bit of clone brushing. I left in the shadows of the fence, it kinda looks like he's wearing a vest.

Good Lord! That looks fantastic! That's a much better keeper and something I wouldn't mind sharing. Many thanks for the fix up.

How much time and experience does this much surgery take?

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