Posts for: DenDiMarco
Sep 20, 2015 18:26:53 #
*** American Kestrel, female or juvenile (Opinions welcome)
Cape May, NJ 9/13/2015
While sitting in one spot for about an hour and a half, looking for Warblers, I saw an American Kestrel periodically appear in the sky just above the somewhat nearby treetops. It would fly in about a half circle and then disappear. The third time it showed, I was able to take a few shots.
The wings weren't well lighted so I brightened them some in Adobe Lightroom. I think that gives a "dirty" appearance to the lighter shades on the wings. Is there a way to remove the "dirty look"?
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 500mm F/4 L IS II lens, Av, 1/3200 second, F/5.6, ISO 640, Evaluative metering, +1 EV), on a Gitzo tripod with a Wimberley head.
Cape May, NJ 9/13/2015
While sitting in one spot for about an hour and a half, looking for Warblers, I saw an American Kestrel periodically appear in the sky just above the somewhat nearby treetops. It would fly in about a half circle and then disappear. The third time it showed, I was able to take a few shots.
The wings weren't well lighted so I brightened them some in Adobe Lightroom. I think that gives a "dirty" appearance to the lighter shades on the wings. Is there a way to remove the "dirty look"?
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 500mm F/4 L IS II lens, Av, 1/3200 second, F/5.6, ISO 640, Evaluative metering, +1 EV), on a Gitzo tripod with a Wimberley head.
Sep 20, 2015 08:32:57 #
dragonswing wrote:
Great shot! Such feather detail on his back. And Coolcameragirl is right--it does look like he is saying "oh crap"
Thanks, dragonswing. Yeah, cool camera girl nailed it!
Sep 19, 2015 17:32:03 #
ebbote wrote:
Great shot Den.
Thanks, Ernest!
Den
Sep 19, 2015 15:27:24 #
Sep 19, 2015 15:26:22 #
[quote=Northlander]
Glad you liked it, Northlander! This particular Canon lens is excellent for delivering very sharp photos.
Den
DenDiMarco wrote:
*** Damselfly in distress, Northern Mockingbird
** For the BEST experience, Download the photo, or you're MISSING OUT! (Maybe not - because this photo is heavily cropped.)
Great shot - amazing on the download
:D :-D
** For the BEST experience, Download the photo, or you're MISSING OUT! (Maybe not - because this photo is heavily cropped.)
Great shot - amazing on the download
:D :-D
Glad you liked it, Northlander! This particular Canon lens is excellent for delivering very sharp photos.
Den
Sep 19, 2015 10:29:49 #
bgate wrote:
That is one very good shot!
Thanks, BGate! By following some basic principles of bird photography, you can sometimes find yourself in a good situation.
Den
Sep 18, 2015 20:42:13 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Excellent capture!
Thanks, Carol! It nice to get one good one for the day. ;)
Sep 18, 2015 20:40:16 #
ebrunner wrote:
And it is a good one. Well done.
Thanks, E! Patience paid off on this one.
Sep 18, 2015 16:09:51 #
*** Damselfly in distress, Northern Mockingbird
** For the BEST experience, Download the photo, or you're MISSING OUT! (Maybe not - because this photo is heavily cropped.)
Cape May, NJ 9/13/2015 (Sharing OK)
While looking for Warblers in all the wrong places (apparently), I happen to see this Northern Mockingbird with gray eyes and a damselfly. The gray eyes surprised me since all photos of other Northern Mockingbirds Ive taken showed yellow eyes.
Anyway, this was probably the best shot of the day.
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 500mm F/4.0L IS II lens, Av, 1/2000 second, F/4.0, ISO 1000, Spot metering, 0 EV), on a Gitzo tripod with a Wimberley head.
** For the BEST experience, Download the photo, or you're MISSING OUT! (Maybe not - because this photo is heavily cropped.)
Cape May, NJ 9/13/2015 (Sharing OK)
While looking for Warblers in all the wrong places (apparently), I happen to see this Northern Mockingbird with gray eyes and a damselfly. The gray eyes surprised me since all photos of other Northern Mockingbirds Ive taken showed yellow eyes.
Anyway, this was probably the best shot of the day.
Canon 7D Mark II, Canon 500mm F/4.0L IS II lens, Av, 1/2000 second, F/4.0, ISO 1000, Spot metering, 0 EV), on a Gitzo tripod with a Wimberley head.
Sep 7, 2015 22:59:55 #
TomV wrote:
How close were you to the subject?
Great shot by the way.
Great shot by the way.
Tom, I just remembered to check the photo exif info. The camera indicates the subject was 27-33 feet away.
Den
Sep 7, 2015 15:43:15 #
carlysue wrote:
those are some fiercesome talons and love the look on fish! Your images have all been interesting, well done and great on impact.
Thanks for the encouragement, Carly Sue!
Den
Sep 7, 2015 15:41:20 #
carlysue wrote:
That download is one big Wowser!! Wonderful sharp detail, bright colors, great impact!
Thanks, Carly Sue!
Den
Sep 7, 2015 15:38:30 #
TomV wrote:
How close were you to the subject?
Great shot by the way.
Great shot by the way.
Tom, I think I was about 40 feet away but I'll check the info on the photo later when I get a chance.
Den
Aug 25, 2015 08:53:18 #
sailorsmom wrote:
And it's a very good shot, Den! I love it! And download sure does show the detail in his gorgeous feathers.
Thanks, Sue! Glad you enjoyed the detail!
Aug 24, 2015 11:35:50 #
Dragonfly wrote:
Awesome...love all the winged ones, but especially the raptors.
Thanks, Dragonfly. For me the raptors always generate a little extra excitement!
Den