White on Black...the Egrets
Jul 4, 2017 13:34:43 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic !!!!!!!!
Great images, great post.
Great images, great post.
Manglesphoto...Thank you so much for the enthusiastic compliment. I'm really glad that you enjoyed the images.
Jul 4, 2017 13:35:24 #
Jul 4, 2017 13:56:51 #
MikWar wrote:
Stunning presentation! I really like #1 - the black legs are barely distinguished from the background. The images are so sharp, too. I was thinking about getting the Canon 100-400 zoom, but I see you recommended the 400 mm/f5.6. I would be concerned with finding smaller birds with the 400 - the zoom would let me locate them in a wider field and then narrow in on it. Is this a legitimate concern, or did you just learn how to find the object at 400?
MikWar...Those are such nice compliments, and I truly thank you for looking and commenting.
The Canon 400mm f/5.6 is the first L series lens I purchased. I got it many years ago, and it has shot many photos over the years. I'm so used to it, and comfortable shooting birds in flight with that old lens. Having said that, I also use the Canon 100-400mm II (newer version of the 100-400), and it is an amazing lens, to say the least. The only reason I recommend the 400 f/5.6 so highly, is because it's a proven lens at half the cost of the 100-400mm II. If you are thinking about getting the Canon 100-400mm L II, I'd say go for it. It's really a nice birding lens, and I am quite certain you would love it. Both the above mentioned lenses are excellent...both are tack sharp. The zoom lens is twice the cost of the prime lens, and heavier, but definitely more versatile in various situations. If you are trying to choose between the two, and the cost is not a problem, then go with the 100-400. That's just my opinion.
Jul 4, 2017 14:02:24 #
nimbushopper wrote:
Definitely yes, these are outstanding!
nimbushopper...Your very kind remarks are truly appreciated. Thanks for looking and commenting.
Jul 4, 2017 14:04:40 #
Architect1776 wrote:
Architect...Thank you for the thumbs up. I appreciate your stopping by and looking.
Jul 4, 2017 14:17:30 #
Jul 4, 2017 14:22:21 #
Great images. I love the black background. It puts your images in class by themselves. Keep it up!
Jul 4, 2017 14:24:59 #
VietVet wrote:
Excellent treatment, really makes them pop. Beautiful images.
Thank you Charles. I appreciate the very nice compliments. When I started playing around with the background, I could see right away, that by making it all black, the white birds did stand out nicely.
Jul 4, 2017 14:32:26 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Wow! I see a wall mounting in your future.
Thank you Jerry, for your very considerate compliment; and yes, I am planning on framing #3.
Jul 4, 2017 14:37:10 #
AzPicLady wrote:
Very striking.
Thank you, AzPicLady...your compliment is very rewarding.
Jul 4, 2017 14:38:35 #
MTG44 wrote:
Wonderful!
Thank you very much. I'm glad you enjoyed them.
Jul 4, 2017 14:40:35 #
flathead27ford wrote:
Very Nice. I like them. Cheers.
flathead27ford, thank you, and I'm glad you like them. I appreciate your stopping by and having a look.
Jul 4, 2017 14:46:45 #
merrytexan wrote:
yes, yes, and yes...these shots are so beautiful, and i do like the black backgrounds! the last shot is really special...
excellent job on all of them mike!
excellent job on all of them mike!
merrytexan...Your enthusiastic compliments are so rewarding. I really do appreciate all the nice things you had to say. Thank you very much.
Jul 4, 2017 14:47:18 #
SATS
Loc: Belgium
Jeez, I would be a proud bunny if I could do that. At first I thought you had used flash but with a 400mm lens I realise how stupid that thought was. I particularly like the rim lighting on the near wing and the lighting on the feet in the first one and the almost translucent feather details on the third. The thing that makes this one really dramatic is the backlighting on the wing tips of the lower bird and you don't expect to see that against a dark background. You have caught the moment really well. Superb work.
Jul 4, 2017 14:54:59 #
AlfredU wrote:
I would say that was worth playing around with. You held every bit of detail on those very white birds. If you were going for dramatic effect, you sure got it. Beautiful images. I also shoot birds with the old, reliable 400, /5.6 L. Great lens, but the skill is behind the camera. Thanks for sharing.
Alfred...Your compliments are so nice and rewarding. I really thank you for all the kind words you had to say. Because of it's light weight, and tack sharp images, I find myself using that 400mm f/5.6 L lens a lot.
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