They are indeed sandpipers, Least Sandpipers to be exact. I think you did a nice job to Vicki, your egrets looks good on my screen and your fun pano of the black necked stilts is clever.
vicksart wrote:
I am aware of the other forum but forgot to post there. It might have been a great way to get more advice on these.
The birds in question are Black-Necked Stilts (I believe). Hopefully someone will ID the first. I think they're Sandpipers.
Erv, that is hilarious, made me LOL.
Erv wrote:
Harrison loves to look at my camera. So I showed him how to use the shutter button and point it at what he wanted to see. Did pretty good with the camera in his lap.:):) Next lesson will be the focus button.:):):)
Erv
PalePictures, these are superb images, number one looks like someone I would like to meet, gritty but warmth in his eyes, number two would make me cross to the other side of the street, to me there is coldness in his stare, number three I would like to share a cup of coffee with, I know it's my interpretation and nothing to do with reality but he looks to have a deep soulful disposition. Great work.
PalePictures wrote:
I just finished my personal project of "Street Portraits in B&W" and thought I would post my last few street portraits here.
I couldn't agree more, fun and very addictive. Ha ha don't feel bad about the tripod, I made the same mistake myself and at one time had four, I spent a fair amount on my last one and still find there is a part missing that I can't live without, number five is coming up. I'm still in the list phase to, write down all the things I shouldn't forget to do on my shoot and likely as not forget the note on the counter as I leave.
alissaspieces wrote:
Thank you! It took me forever to find the right spot, set up my very cheap tripod (which I now know that why spending a little more money will be worth it for the ease) and remebering all of the steps to capture the exposure..but boy this stuff is fun and addictive! lol
sixshooter wrote:
Beautifully said bird guide!! And we have seen time and time again..who the snobs are and where the mean comments come from and how people looking for advice are met with avarice.
I regularly see the beginners post their fledgeling attempts here looking for feedback,being ripped apart by so called "pros" who refuse to post their work (not even their thousands of snapshots clogging up the hard drive) Snobbery and elitism is alive and well here on UHH.and I agree that no further divisions are necessary.
Brent,I can't imagine the tedium of searching for images worthy of your undivided attention could possibly be any more exhausting than the death grip you have on your viewpoint. I for one enjoy everyones efforts..and even in the poorly composed out of focus images can see the love of subject and the thrill of the chase and celebrate the contributions of my fellow Hogs. We may not all share the same skill level..but we do all share the love of photography. and that is what unites us.
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Downloads of these are really good Dook, I'm on board with the others, #1 is my favorite.
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Sigma 17-50mm.
These were taken from the bank of the Clarence River, near Maclean.
Earl, you keep the oysters, but get me a big gob of fish-n-chips.
DOOK wrote:
D7100/Sigma 17-50mm f2.8.
These were shot near the harbor at Yamba, on a dull sort of a day. The oysters are locally harvested. The little 'Take away' still does good ole fish'n'chips wrapped in paper.
I agree with your well thought out reasoning Donna. There are those on the site who with every post tell us what great artists they are, I seldom agree and there are those that simply post art without the word art ever being included in the post. The image says it all. Having grown in in a cast system I hate snobbery, leave the site as it is, open to all.tsquote=Dixiegirl]I'm going to have to disagree with this proposal, Brent. For one thing, who are we going to pick to decide whose photos are "worthy" to be called true photography? We already have quite enough snobbery here as it is. We even have some folks announcing that they're "tired" of certain subjects. What kind of deal is this? One man even had the nerve to say (when commenting on one person's lovely photos) that his were the only ones that were worthy of a comment by him. I couldn't believe it. I've seen new member's photos rudely attacked as soon as they're posted.
No, members need to practice more humility, and this certainly doesn't promote that concept at all. This would be like pouring gasoline on a fire. Now aren't you glad you asked? :-D[/quote]
DOOK wrote:
Hey, what I said was completely misinterpreted. I fully agree with the different sections we currently have. What I strongly disagree with is the proposed idea of separating snap shooters from photographers by creating a snap shot section. I can see no advantage in doing this. Also, I can see the possibility that a person may be offended if he/she posts a pic that he/she is proud of, & is told by another member that it should be in the 'snap shot' section. JMO.
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Mr. Harder I most strongly disagree on the forum being divided more than it already is, we have more than enough of that every day of our life. It smacks of snobbery. You imagine a category where we self police, what if my crap shot is the best I have ever taken in my life, I post in the category of the "high art ego" section, and everyone following the "be polite rule" either ignore or encourages me, what changed from the way it is now.
I believe this forum is for all photography enthusiasts, we have a few amongst us who's ego's are on display every time they post and tell us how wonderful their shots are, I often disagree strongly and since art is in the eye of the beholder I don't comment. I do see art on UHH, it jumps off the screen at me and I have noticed the most accomplished amongst us are the most humble, they do not tell us the image is art, the image shows us it is art.
For those that don't want to waste time on our lovely community of good folks I agree with others who say find a sight that fits your needs.
magnetoman wrote:
This is one of my favorite views of our local coast. Looking from Dungy Head across St Oswald's Bay toward Durdle Door, which lies just the other side of the foreground outcrop - the people you see in the cleft are wondering whether to chance scrambling down the landslide, where steps used to exist, to reach the beach below - most go for it! The image incorporates my first attempt at removing an item using Elements (a power cable that cut across diagonally).
A very compelling image, just draws the eye all the way through the photo.
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alissaspieces wrote:
Found this stream at a local arboretum and decided it was time to try out using my new nd filters.This was a 30 second exposure, f22, iso 100 with a nd filter and a circular polarizer.
That is an awesome photograph, great job. You say that's your first try...girl you rock. 8-)
Wow you made it hard, I like number three, I think I like number four the best, but I'm also loving five, it's such a different perspective. Good job... there is a winner in that bunch for sure.