finally jumping in!
Jan 22, 2012 17:53:17 #
Hi everyone,
Been lurking for awhile and learning so much. Thought I better say hi and Thank you all for being such a caring and sharing group! Finally I am learning there is life after children (raised 4,- 2 girls, 2 boys) have 4 grandchildren (which I adore!) Youngest son graduated 3 1/2 years ago and joined the Army 10 days after, soon to be deployed to Afganistan. (Thank you all who have served!).
Almost 3 years ago I took the plunge and bought Nikon D90, what an overwhelming experience! and then 9 months ago I decided to stop using auto and learn to use manual. Frustration is becoming an obsession....If I didn't have to work....
Feel free to give tips and suggestions.... :lol:
Been lurking for awhile and learning so much. Thought I better say hi and Thank you all for being such a caring and sharing group! Finally I am learning there is life after children (raised 4,- 2 girls, 2 boys) have 4 grandchildren (which I adore!) Youngest son graduated 3 1/2 years ago and joined the Army 10 days after, soon to be deployed to Afganistan. (Thank you all who have served!).
Almost 3 years ago I took the plunge and bought Nikon D90, what an overwhelming experience! and then 9 months ago I decided to stop using auto and learn to use manual. Frustration is becoming an obsession....If I didn't have to work....
Feel free to give tips and suggestions.... :lol:
Last spring was the most color I have ever seen in my back yard
Mr. Blue Jay
more spring color!
Jan 22, 2012 18:11:56 #
Welcome to the UHH. Nice shots.... I especially likethe second one. The detail of the bird is very good.
Jan 22, 2012 18:18:15 #
Jan 22, 2012 18:22:29 #
The first and third could be a little better focused on the birds. The first has such beautiful color and composition. The second has such awesome clarity, super DOF and wonderful composition and color. The third has great color and background. I wonder if it would be better with the feeder not quite so centered but I am not sure if it would. Overall, these are nicely done!
Jan 22, 2012 18:23:39 #
edwinj wrote:
Welcome to the UHH. Nice shots.... I especially likethe second one. The detail of the bird is very good.
Thank you! taken thru my kitchen window, the only window that gets cleaned almost daily :-P
Jan 22, 2012 18:24:58 #
photophly wrote:
Hi....welcome to the Hog......nice shots
Thank you, love your duck avatar!
Jan 22, 2012 18:29:23 #
mommy115 wrote:
The first and third could be a little better focused on the birds. The first has such beautiful color and composition. The second has such awesome clarity, super DOF and wonderful composition and color. The third has great color and background. I wonder if it would be better with the feeder not quite so centered but I am not sure if it would. Overall, these are nicely done!
Thank you Mommy, that is what I'm hoping to get...have to admit at the time was not really sure what I was doing, and I have learned my tripod is my friend, 1st and 3rd handheld, you have a great eye!
Jan 22, 2012 18:32:47 #
Bunny-Jean wrote:
and I did wonder on the cropping...but unsure how to do it different???? quote=mommy115 The first and third could be a lit... (show quote)
Jan 22, 2012 18:37:12 #
Bunny-Jean wrote:
Hi!! Welcome!! I love #1, beautiful color. The perfect bird for the task. Looks as if you failed to set out the required number of lemon halves, lol. My tip: please continue to post!Hi everyone, br br Been lurking for awhile and l... (show quote)
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Jan 22, 2012 18:38:27 #
Don't see how you could move the feeder without losing a bird. Wish I could find birds like these. Good shots.
Jan 22, 2012 18:40:56 #
Jan 22, 2012 18:51:18 #
Hi!! Welcome!! I love #1, beautiful color. The perfect bird for the task. Looks as if you failed to set out the required number of lemon halves, lol. My tip: please continue to post!
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thank you!!!! Whoops, must have blown out some color.....they are oranges...do they eat lemons???? will add some more in a bit, need to grab some supper.
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thank you!!!! Whoops, must have blown out some color.....they are oranges...do they eat lemons???? will add some more in a bit, need to grab some supper.
Jan 22, 2012 18:54:54 #
Bunny-Jean wrote:
Hi!! Welcome!! I love #1, beautiful color. The perfect bird for the task. Looks as if you failed to set out the required number of lemon halves, lol. My tip: please continue to post!
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thank you!!!! Whoops, must have blown out some color.....they are oranges...do they eat lemons???? will add some more in a bit, need to grab some supper.[/quote] lol, my mistake!! No, they are oranges! lol - "beauty in the eye of the beholder" - I guess or just colorblind. lol
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Jan 22, 2012 18:56:10 #
ckcougar wrote:
Don't see how you could move the feeder without losing a bird. Wish I could find birds like these. Good shots.
Thank you! most of the time I try to focus on 1 bird, but the color grabbed me with all three together. Did you take the pic in your avatar???? if you did wish I could find birds like that!!!! too cold here!
Jan 22, 2012 18:57:43 #
mgstrawn wrote:
Welcome! Your photos are wonderful - # 1 & 2 especially!
Thank you, will post more in a bit..
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