Posts for: Karl's Bird Photography
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Dec 23, 2021 15:10:14 #
DickC wrote:
As an old falconer, I never heard that. 
Maybe that's because a goshawk is an accipiter, not a falcon?
I've heard other reports of this behavior in goshawks. They will actually "hit" people getting too close to their nest. And I saw and heard it with my own eyes and ears.
Dec 22, 2021 21:45:34 #
A field biologist showed me a Northern Goshawk nest a few years ago. One of the adults screamed at us until we left. I have heard stories of them diving on people and animals that approached too close. I got a picture and then left quickly to avoid injury.
Dec 22, 2021 21:35:39 #
hettmoe wrote:
Very nice!
Also, the bulging secondaries; dark head, light breast, and dark belly (dark, light, dark) make the ID of RTHA
Dec 9, 2021 12:03:56 #
Dec 8, 2021 10:23:06 #
bwana wrote:
If you're really serious about photo editing, go with a tablet and pen. See: https://www.wacom.com/
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Nov 21, 2021 22:09:03 #
cbtsam wrote:
Using Big Sur 11.6 on a 2017 iMac & PS 23.01, Cmnd +/- zooms in and out on the center independent of my cursor position. That's no help to you, of course, except to say that in some situations it works.
I downloaded PS 23.0.1 today. If you have an older version you might try updating and check if that fixes the problem.
Oct 31, 2021 11:26:50 #
You can use either Photoshop or Adobe Premiere Rush (part of your subscription). DaVinci Resolve is the way to go if more features are needed.
Sep 22, 2021 14:53:57 #
billnikon wrote:
As long as you don't use the calls on some of thos... (show quote)
Another time with this no-resolution topic. Please show me some science, not opinion, that backs up what you claim to be true. I grant that overdoing almost anything can give bad results. Even Sibley in his field guides says calls to attract birds are acceptable as long as they are not overdone or during the breeding season.
Sep 21, 2021 15:43:00 #
Looks like an Olive-sided Flycatcher... they usually perch high and in the open.
Sep 21, 2021 15:38:17 #
Louie? I had a Lewis's Woodpecker spending his winter at my house. I named him Louie Louie after a song by the Kingsmen. I even put out acorns for him to dine on. Not an easy bird to photograph since they seem to be wary of humans. Too bad they migrate about 50 miles south of me to nest along the Klamath River in California.
Aug 23, 2021 20:19:52 #
I've often had better luck with using a gradient blur to give a more realistic image. The steps are:
1. copy layer
2. blur copied layer with filter>blur>Gaussian blur (overdo it and scale back with opacity slider)
3. add mask to above (to paint black over white)
4. add gradient blur
(see some of the youtube videos for more details)
1. copy layer
2. blur copied layer with filter>blur>Gaussian blur (overdo it and scale back with opacity slider)
3. add mask to above (to paint black over white)
4. add gradient blur
(see some of the youtube videos for more details)
Jul 10, 2021 20:39:08 #
bkwaters wrote:
We were going to drive up the coast from San Fran to Portland in August but decided to avoid the construction on 101 at Last Chance Grade (by Redwood National Forrest). Instead we decided on the route I've attached. Does anyone have any advice? We were thinking of stopping 6 nights along the way and then 2 more in Portland.
I'd definitely consider Crater Lake but check fire updates. The Rogue Valley (Medford/Ashland) and areas inland are experiencing smoke from fires and high heat. I'd suggest seeing the redwoods at Jedidiah Smith State Park near Crescent City if you don't drive north up Highway 1 in California. Good shorebirds showing up now along the coast.