Posts: mjb | Ugly Hedgehog

Blossom Kite Festival on National Mall in DC - March 30, 2024

A lot of unadulterated joy on everyone's faces, for sure -- kids AND adults. Nice to see in this day and age!

Mar 31, 2024 16:57:58 #

Blossom Kite Festival on National Mall in DC - March 30, 2024

A few (of many) shots on what started out as a beautiful day but soon clouded over. I often hear that photographers prefer overcast skies but this seems like it'd be an exception -- those kites really stand out against a bright blue sky!

Comments/critiques welcome. (Including how to brighten up the cloudy shots.)

For those interested: Canon R6 Mk II with either 24-70 f/2.8 or 70-300 f/4.0-5.6. Settings varied of course but all were shutter priority and ISO Auto. I can pull together specifics if desired.

Thanks!

MB

(Photo Contests, Challenges, Periodicals)

Nov 19, 2023 14:34:04 #

Challenge: "Leaves" 11/13-18/23

PAToGraphy wrote:

These are beautiful! And now, you will think of leaves! Don't sell your images "short"! The best standards are the ones one sets for oneself. No comparing, just sharing. In the process, one gains new ideas, additional knowledge, new "eyes" and keeps on clicking the shutter. Like the vivid colors in your second image - it really pops.

Thanks, Pat! Appreciate it.

Malcolm

Nov 19, 2023 07:05:14 #

The Joy of Photographing Faces at Samarkand's Food Markets Part 4 of 4

Really enjoyed these, especially the first shot of your "tall" subject. Striking.

MB

(Photo Contests, Challenges, Periodicals)

Nov 19, 2023 07:00:59 #

Challenge: "Leaves" 11/13-18/23

PAToGraphy wrote:

In many parts of the country, it's time for falling leaves, raking leaves, mulching leaves and simply admiring them. Leaves needn't be of the Autumnal variety so participation is possible for all.

We had our first sprinkle of snow this week. On my walk, I found the first 2 leaves.

Participation is open to all. Participate by clicking the "reply" button below and attach your image and your reply.

Just seeing this, apologies for being a day late! I haven't (for some inexplicable reason -- though I will start now) really focused on leaves before so these are from my "Trees" folder. I'm afraid not really up to others' standards in this challenge, but here they are. Thanks.

Feb 12, 2022 11:01:42 #

Caught in a snow storm

Absolutely.

Feb 12, 2022 11:00:09 #

Beautiful Bald Eagle

That's incredible.

Feb 12, 2022 10:57:41 #

Grand Canyon by day

Amazing shots. Great colors and composition. Thanks.

Oct 16, 2021 10:59:19 #

A few images from Bryce Canyon

These are eye-popping, especially all the different light conditions.

Can you share details about the nighttime photo (time of night, settings)?

Thanks,

MB

Jul 16, 2021 07:45:25 #

Focus Stacked Image of a Longhorn

Wow. Really appreciate the details on your setup, too.

Jul 16, 2021 07:42:31 #

From my deck

dgrimsman wrote:

Broken Top and The Three Sisters lit with Mother Nature's soft box

That's spectacular. Really gives a sense of the scale of those peaks.

Apr 1, 2021 18:19:01 #

Hamltnblue wrote:

The fact that your pics look the same simply means... (show quote)

Thank you very much. As it happens, I've started one exercise -- taking shots all around the National Cathedral at different times of day. Also planning outings to Arboretum and local trails taking just B&W. As you say, simple stuff. (Early discovery -- hard to combine these with a walk with your wife....strictly solo activity!)

Apr 1, 2021 16:00:47 #

I'll look him up!

Apr 1, 2021 16:00:27 #

This is a great point. Thanks.

Apr 1, 2021 11:16:25 #

Thanks for that detailed and helpful reply. I agree -- gotten some great advice from list members, which is much appreciated. Takeaway for me is probably not unexpected by anyone here -- no substitute for practice especially with a purpose, take advantage of the expertise and willingness to help that's out there in the community.

Always happy to hear more suggestions, but many thanks to everyone so far!