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Apr 18, 2024 16:19:36   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
A few points to consider.

1, Most of the images are not in the sharpest focus on the eye / face. The EXIF data is incomplete, so I'm unsure of the AF configuration to add more actionable feedback on how to better track a moving subject.

2, You have spot metering, where for the second juvenile gull from the top, you have blown-highlights on the bird's head. You'd be better served with the Nikon Matrix metering, shooting in RAW, exposing to the right, and adjusting in post. Consider this approach against these spot-metered results that failed to meter the critical 'spot' in the birds head, failing to assure these bright areas were not over-exposed.

3, Several of the images are oddly cropped. Typically, you'll leave 'room' for the bird to 'fly into'. I'm not against unusual positioning. But still, leaving some room around the bird, if planning to show the full body, is beneficial. The swan taking off from the image-right could be better positioned in the frame, say with more space to the top and right, and the head positioned along the bottom 1/3 guide, possibly with the eye-drawing orange falling exactly along the frame's vertical center line.

4, When you really hit the sharp focus, consider closer crops to harvest those details. I'd rather see a close crop of this take-off swan than any of the other slightly unfocused results. That is, you're only as good as the weakest image you share. Find your best, delete the rest.

5, The final family of swans is too dark, possibly under-exposed in the original. The histogram falls to the left, documenting this visual assessment.

6, Skip the rear-views of animals. These rarely work. You won't have to make these hard <Delete> decisions on these frames if you just don't capture them while out shooting / practicing.

Keep practicing!! Also, look at the pixel-level details as you cull and edit the results. Hopefully, you have regular access to this high-action location to consider the ideas above in practice.
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As I read your comments I could see the sense behind your comments even if some of the tech jargon left me behind a bit - so thanks will have a closer look and see how I can improve!!
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Apr 18, 2024 14:45:29   #
Just a few odds and sods. Comment invited critical or otherwise.


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Apr 17, 2024 18:28:39   #
jdtonkinson wrote:
at the watering hole, I found thirsty Black-cap Chickadees, female Purple Finch and a Red Squirrel.
I know the squirrel is a flying squirrel (haha) but I included him anyway

hope you like these.
Downloads are best.


Nice set jd
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Apr 17, 2024 18:27:34   #
alphadog wrote:
Rarely do I sit still long enough in the field to make significant observations. I spotted a pair of Swainson Hawks, but then was pleasantly blessed to observe a courtship and mating right before my eyes! I was shocked to see this sequence of events...

I like to add some humor to most of my images, so hopefully, it will be received accordingly... thanks


Good set!
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Apr 17, 2024 18:24:13   #
Curmudgeon wrote:
And I'm free


Star burst with a touch of yellow - very nice!
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Apr 17, 2024 18:23:17   #
WAR10CK wrote:
I got this Great Blue Heron up around Lake Erie waiting for the eclipse.


Very nice .
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Apr 17, 2024 18:21:48   #
UTMike wrote:
During my visit to Bear River, this RWBB flew up next to my car as I was getting ready to shoot some distant birds. He sat and posed while I took shots from various angles.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.


Very nice Mike
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Apr 15, 2024 12:06:36   #
joecichjr wrote:
Yesterday, everything was flighty when I came around. Except for this little beauty, which, to me, resembles a sandpiper. I've consulted my books, but I cannot seem to nail the specimen down....


I would go with Solitary Sandpiper!
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Apr 15, 2024 11:56:36   #
srsincary wrote:
Lake Betz, 4/7/2024.

Comments and critiques welcome.


Great shots
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Apr 15, 2024 11:55:46   #
SX2002 wrote:
I love these little guys, about half the size of a House Sparrow. Very flighty and hop around the ground like crazy, makes it hard to get a good shot but these didn't turn out too bad...
A very dull overcast day as well, our Summer is long gone...


Love the shots of the Fairy Wrens and the others remind me of where I come from.
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Apr 15, 2024 11:52:04   #
RickL wrote:
Weather was perfect for photography.


Very nice.
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Apr 15, 2024 11:50:05   #
maxlieberman wrote:
This assortment of photographs was taken through my office window during the last week of March, but I put off processing them so I could process and post the photos from Conowingo. The robin is scratching his pits, the cardinal is having an unusual hair day, and the dove is dancing a jig.


Great variety -thanks for sharing.
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Apr 15, 2024 11:48:31   #
RickL wrote:
Camera Z8, Lens: Tamron 150-600g2


Nice set
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Apr 15, 2024 11:46:09   #
joecichjr wrote:
Was just driving away when I saw this little guy give me a look. So I took some shots, capturing his lovely poses


Good ones Joe.
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Apr 15, 2024 11:45:00   #
UTMike wrote:
On the southern leg of the auto-route I came across a few ibis looking for breakfast and some egrets joining them.

Comments and suggestions are welcome.


Beautiful shots and beautiful colours Mike.
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