Posts: vbl604 | Ugly Hedgehog

Evening Grosbeak

Thank you

Apr 6, 2017 16:42:21 #

Caracara

Love it! Great to be in the right place at the right time.

Apr 6, 2017 16:39:35 #

Goshawk

Had a Goshawk in our back yard that last two days. Lucky for us, but not so good for our local rabbits.

Nikon DS7100
55-300mm lens
Used 1.3 image area on some of the pictures
ISO 200 , 300mm , f 5.6 , 1/500 (sunny day)
ISO 400 on snowy day

Apr 6, 2017 16:31:29 #

A revisit to the Great Horned Owl Nest

Amazing pictures.

Apr 6, 2017 16:27:43 #

Hummingbirds - Mother and Youngsters

Very nicely done.

Apr 5, 2017 21:24:52 #

Evening Grosbeak

Such striking colors and I believe I was able to capture some personality too. Taken through glass as I did not want to spook my subject.

Nikon D7109
CH setting for fast moving subject
Used Auto function in order to get the shots before the bird flew off.

Feb 7, 2017 18:41:13 #

Moon pictures

The barb wire in focus is a neat effect. Very creative.

Feb 7, 2017 14:32:18 #

Moon pictures

First try at some moon shots. The first I tried to have a few branches from the tree out of focus in hopes of drawing the eye to the moon. Did this work or does it just look awkward? The second is just a pure moon blown up by cropping the picture.

(General Chit-Chat (non-photography talk))

Feb 4, 2017 19:48:56 #

A word of warning

Best wishes on a speedy recovery.

Feb 4, 2017 08:55:52 #

What a nice surprise!

Very nice. Well done and my congratulations on your nomination.

Feb 4, 2017 08:53:12 #

Thank you sailorsmom.

Feb 3, 2017 21:49:12 #

Thank you erv

Feb 3, 2017 16:32:33 #

Great tip. Since I am usually out hiking a tripod is not always a great option. I will try your suggestion.

Feb 3, 2017 10:01:59 #

Photo selected as a finalist in Photographer's Forum Magazine photo contest.

Congratulations 🎉

Feb 2, 2017 23:31:31 #

I was using aperture priority as I have had better success to date. Just bought the camera and two lenses and learning all the features. You are correct on the hand held point. I have not invested in a tri-pod yet, but realize that is a must for some of subjects I would like to explore.

Thank you for advice, I will keep these points in mind then next time I am out. The elk are all down right now because of the heavy snows up high so I will have more opportunities to find them to try again.