Odds and ends from Bear River
Mar 29, 2021 09:58:10 #
I have a few shots left from my Bear River excursion. I have captioned a few shots to illustrate my point.
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Anhinga (I think)
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Started as a shot of birds in the reeds
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Photo bombed
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Swans
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Swans
RWBB
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RWBB
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Incoming
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Closer still
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Final flare
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Mar 29, 2021 10:29:58 #
Mar 29, 2021 10:42:33 #
Oustanding, Mike. That is a Cormorant, though. Not an Anhinga. The Pintail shots are really nice.
Mar 29, 2021 10:54:16 #
Excellent work, Mike! You can tell a Cormorant from an Anhinga by the beak. The Cormorant has a hook and the Anhinga's beak is pointed. I often mistake them swimming and don't realize which it is until I download the pictures.
You caught some beautiful light in many of these. Nice reflection, too.
You caught some beautiful light in many of these. Nice reflection, too.
Mar 29, 2021 11:10:17 #
CindyHouk wrote:
What a fun trip that was....thanks for taking us all along!
And thank you for taking the time to look and comment.
Mar 29, 2021 11:11:54 #
kpmac wrote:
Oustanding, Mike. That is a Cormorant, though. Not an Anhinga. The Pintail shots are really nice.
Thanks, Ken, I can not remember which one has the straight beak. Te new auto-track is responsible for the pintail shots.
Mar 29, 2021 11:13:29 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent work, Mike! You can tell a Cormorant from an Anhinga by the beak. The Cormorant has a hook and the Anhinga's beak is pointed. I often mistake them swimming and don't realize which it is until I download the pictures.
You caught some beautiful light in many of these. Nice reflection, too.
You caught some beautiful light in many of these. Nice reflection, too.
I appreciate the information and kind words, Carol. As always, good light makes for good photos.
Mar 29, 2021 13:41:58 #
UTMike wrote:
I have a few shots left from my Bear River excursion. I have captioned a few shots to illustrate my point.
Downloads give you the best view.
Downloads give you the best view.
Good work Mike. Very nice lighting on the Cormorant. My favorite of them all.
Mar 29, 2021 14:17:26 #
pmorin wrote:
Good work Mike. Very nice lighting on the Cormorant. My favorite of them all.
I am happy you liked it. Shooting into the sun presents a challenge.
Mar 29, 2021 15:05:04 #
UTMike wrote:
I am happy you liked it. Shooting into the sun presents a challenge.
You are correct there! Trying to meter for the shaded and bright portions of the shot can be a real challenge. I always try to just get the meter as far to the right as I know the camera will let me without clipping the bright parts. Then I do the corrections in DXO to bring out the detail and colors.
Mar 29, 2021 15:21:49 #
Mar 29, 2021 15:50:11 #
UTMike wrote:
I have a few shots left from my Bear River excursion. I have captioned a few shots to illustrate my point.
Downloads give you the best view.
Downloads give you the best view.
Lovely, awesome shots🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
Mar 29, 2021 15:59:28 #
Nice, Mike. Those pintails are beautiful, elegant birds aren't they?
Mar 29, 2021 19:14:10 #
Sylvias wrote:
Excellent set Mike. 
I always enjoy your positive attitude, Sylvia.
Mar 29, 2021 19:14:43 #
joecichjr wrote:
Lovely, awesome shots🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀
You are very generous, Joe, thanks.
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