Posts for: 7awol
Dec 3, 2011 08:39:22 #
LWH wrote:
You must be a serious "birder", that's a great shot.
Thanks...I am a "lazy" birder. I installed our feeder close to a big window. Attached a couple of "branches" to it. Birds often land on one of the branches (for a nano-second or so) before hopping on the feeder. I sit inside at the dining room table (reading this website) and blast away when the little guys get hungry.
Dean
Dec 2, 2011 11:55:53 #
forbescat wrote:
I dug up this showing a goldfinch not in mating color and the beak has faded also. It doesn't have that collar that yours does but that may only be a different stage. I know this was taken in the fall because that's when the berries are bright red.
Just showed the bride your photo (great catch, by the way). We agree...American Goldfinch. I can file it in the right folder now. Thank you for taking the time.
Dean
Dec 2, 2011 11:24:30 #
forbescat wrote:
Are you sure it's not just a goldfinch in non-mating colors?
That was one of our thoughts...the yellow necklace is throwing us a curve. Our Bird ID book shows the American Goldfinch (both male and female) with orange beaks and states "the juvenile looks the same as the female".
However, the more that I look at it (and try to compose this response) I tend to agree with you. Just have to convince the wife!
TNX
Dean
Dec 2, 2011 10:57:18 #
Early this morning, this little fellow perched on a stick that I attached to my bird feeder. Obviously a juvenile, my wife and I checked all of our bird books and can't I.D. the little guy.
Anybody recognize him?
We live in Western Pennsylvania, about 40 miles North of Pittsburgh.
Taken thru the window, 200mm, 500 @f5.6, ISO 200 with remote flash located about 45 degrees to the right of the bird.
Critiques are welcome, feel free to try and make it look better. I will send a dollar to anyone who can fix the blown highlights on the wing and tail.
TNX
Dean
Anybody recognize him?
We live in Western Pennsylvania, about 40 miles North of Pittsburgh.
Taken thru the window, 200mm, 500 @f5.6, ISO 200 with remote flash located about 45 degrees to the right of the bird.
Critiques are welcome, feel free to try and make it look better. I will send a dollar to anyone who can fix the blown highlights on the wing and tail.
TNX
Dean
Unknown Juvenile (considered delinquent until identified)
Nov 30, 2011 17:20:42 #
Thanks to all for the quick replies. Perhaps we should all get together and open a "refurbished" store!
Dean
Dean
Nov 30, 2011 16:32:46 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Canon! Forget what I said! I take it all back!
7awol wrote:
OK...you have convinced me! Thank you all for taking the time to offer your opinions and experiences. I am going to push the "order it now" button for a refurbished Canon S95.
Canon! Forget what I said! I take it all back!
Te-he...I just knew that someone would jump on me for buying a Canon! I am new here but sense that your "word-smithing" skills will provide me many hours of future entertainment! This is my first Canon (been all Nikon since the early 70's) so the learning curve might be a bit steep for me. Like some others on this site, I am going to try and use this as a "don't leave home without it" piece to increase my chances of capturing a Pulitzer Prize winner.
Thanks Nikonian72
Dean
Nov 30, 2011 15:49:42 #
OK...you have convinced me! Thank you all for taking the time to offer your opinions and experiences. I am going to push the "order it now" button for a refurbished Canon S95.
Again, TNX
Dean
Again, TNX
Dean
Nov 30, 2011 14:55:21 #
Has anyone purchased "refurbished" photo stuff?
I see some pretty good deals on manufacturers sites for current cameras and lenses. I would think that they would be as good as (or better than) new.
Any input appreciated.
TNX
Dean
I see some pretty good deals on manufacturers sites for current cameras and lenses. I would think that they would be as good as (or better than) new.
Any input appreciated.
TNX
Dean
Nov 29, 2011 19:21:11 #
Congrats...just saw your work in my copy of BMWMOA magazine. Nice!
Dean
Dean
Nov 28, 2011 11:48:05 #
ZingersMom wrote:
It's a great shot. Love the rotation. The blurred background is almost too blurred, and I think I see an area right above the dog's nose where selection or masking didn't quite work well. This might be worth trying in black and white.
Good idea...I will try a B&W. I also sensed that I may have added too much blur. The pix was made on the deck attached to her wood sided home so the rotation made the background look like the aftermath of a natural disaster. It took that much blur to get rid of the tilted house. Everything is a compromise I guess. Good eye on the white spot...TNX
Dean
Nov 26, 2011 20:16:46 #
Capecodlaurie wrote:
I have never been able to use my 'rotation' in my editing. I am happy to see a great one, thanks.
If you are using Photoshop, go to "image" then drop down to "rotate canvas". You will find several choices. Do the rotation stuff before cropping or things get goofy.
Dean
Nov 26, 2011 20:12:55 #
Good question...Chelsea is 13 and is rapidly becoming a canine senior citizen. My daughter got her as a pup. They have been great pals. My sense is that she wants something to look at in the future to remember the good times.
Dean
Dean
Nov 26, 2011 19:40:44 #
...tell me what you really think. My daughter asked me to make an image of her with Chelsea. I shot it outdoors about an hour before sunset. Available light, no flash. I rotated the original 45 degrees clockwise before cropping and blurred the background. Do you think it will meet her expectations?
Thanks
Dean
Thanks
Dean
Nov 22, 2011 21:02:16 #
What a great name for a photography forum! I love it.
I am Dean, from gloomy Western Pennsylvania (if you visit, bring your flash and lots of batteries). I registered as "7AWOL" as you apparently already have a "Dean".
I, like many of you, grew up in the film world. I continue to shoot and process both 35 and 120mm black and white film in my basement darkroom.
Been dabbling with pixels since 2006. The learning curve is a lot steeper than I anticipated, however, I love the challenge.
I enjoy making images of birds, both stationary and in flight. From just a few days of lurking here, I have learned a ton from you all. I look forward to any suggestions that might make my images more appealing.
Happy Thanksgiving
I am Dean, from gloomy Western Pennsylvania (if you visit, bring your flash and lots of batteries). I registered as "7AWOL" as you apparently already have a "Dean".
I, like many of you, grew up in the film world. I continue to shoot and process both 35 and 120mm black and white film in my basement darkroom.
Been dabbling with pixels since 2006. The learning curve is a lot steeper than I anticipated, however, I love the challenge.
I enjoy making images of birds, both stationary and in flight. From just a few days of lurking here, I have learned a ton from you all. I look forward to any suggestions that might make my images more appealing.
Happy Thanksgiving
Juvenile Dark-eyed Junco
Tufted Titmouse
