wlaramie Goldmember  2,518 posts Joined Nov 2005 Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, USA More info | Jun 02, 2007 16:38 | #1 This little guy dropped in for a photo shoot this morning. Bill
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GaryFairhead Cream of the Crop  More info | Jun 02, 2007 17:02 | #2 Nice captures of a bird i find to be quite skitish. I think a little more contrast would make these pop nicely. The 3rd image is my favourite in the group. Gary Fairhead C/C welcome .....
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wlaramie THREAD STARTER Goldmember 2,518 posts Joined Nov 2005 Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, USA More info | Jun 02, 2007 17:26 | #3 Thanks Gary. I'll keep working on the contrast, I appreciate your comments. I really like #3 also. I'm about ready to break down and by the better beamer to make those eyes shine. Bill
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canonloader Cream of the Crop  More info | Jun 02, 2007 19:03 | #4 Nice shots Bill. We have a few around, but they have been scarce the last few days. Mitch- ____...^.^...____
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wlaramie THREAD STARTER Goldmember 2,518 posts Joined Nov 2005 Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, USA More info | Jun 02, 2007 19:19 | #5 Thanks Mitch. They usually don't sit like this for me, that's why I called it a portrait. Bill
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Janika Goldmember  1,060 posts Joined Sep 2006 Location: Ontario, CA More info | Jun 02, 2007 21:08 | #6 These birds have a very nice voice, love their sound and also like the images you posted, Good job on all! (John) CANON A590 iS - EOS 50D - EF 400mm f/5.6 L USM - EF 50 f/1.8 II - Tamron 17-50 f/2.8 XR Di II - Velbon Sherpa pro - SIGMA DG500-ST
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kenyc Cream of the Crop  More info | Jun 02, 2007 21:14 | #7 Nice shots, #3 is my my favorite as well. Kenny A. Chaffin
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RonaldS.Jr. Prodigal "Brick" Layer  More info | Jun 02, 2007 21:15 | #8 Very nice. 2 seems to be the best one. What's your setup? 100-400? Mac users swear by their computers. PC users swear at theirs.
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wlaramie THREAD STARTER Goldmember 2,518 posts Joined Nov 2005 Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, USA More info | Jun 03, 2007 17:58 | #10 Janika wrote in post #3309869  These birds have a very nice voice, love their sound and also like the images you posted, Good job on all! Thanks Janika. I agree their song is very nice. Glad you liked them and thanks for the comment. Kenyc, thank you. Ronald S. Jr. wrote in post #3309899 Very nice. 2 seems to be the best one. What's your setup? 100-400? Glad you like the posts. I used a 100-400L on a monopod. I was seated and on the deck and the little guy posed on a stick that I had placed between two of the feeders. Adi7r wrote in post #3311611 All very nice shots Bill. Adi7r, thank you for viewing and commenting. Bill
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stefeb Goldmember  1,041 posts Joined Jan 2007 Location: NE Pennsylvania More info | Jun 03, 2007 20:13 | #11 Nice series. I second the contrast comment, but good job overall. Steve -
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Cooper911 Goldmember 2,110 posts Joined Nov 2006 Location: Canada More info | Jun 03, 2007 21:15 | #12 These are all strong captures and quite honestly I like the contrast...a subdued feeling. Nice use of the 100-400. 1DMKIIN, 2x30D, 16-35 2.8, 24-70 2.8, 135 F2, 70-200 2.8 IS, 300 2.8 IS, 100-400L IS, 500 F4 IS.
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gdykstra Goldmember  1,330 posts Best ofs: 1 Likes: 190 Joined May 2007 Location: Duluth, Georgia More info | Jun 03, 2007 21:22 | #13 Gary Fairhead wrote in post #3308924 Nice captures of a bird i find to be quite skitish. I think a little more contrast would make these pop nicely. The 3rd image is my favourite in the group. I agree, I just got some shots of a pair of adults feeding their chicks, and it was not easy. Model Mayhem
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ZipDude66 Goldmember  1,794 posts Joined Oct 2005 Location: Finger Lakes Region of N.Y. More info | Jun 03, 2007 21:35 | #14 Pretty good use of back-light! No need for a flash here but a reflector might have been just what the Doctor ordered. Zip
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wlaramie THREAD STARTER Goldmember 2,518 posts Joined Nov 2005 Location: Mid-Atlantic Region, USA More info | Jun 04, 2007 07:12 | #15 stefeb wrote in post #3314942 Nice series. I second the contrast comment, but good job overall. Hey, we're all learning (me more so than most  ).Stefeb, Thanks. I'll keep an eye on the contrast and I appreciate your feedback. Cooper911 wrote in post #3315262 These are all strong captures and quite honestly I like the contrast...a subdued feeling. Nice use of the 100-400. Cooper911, thank you. I really like this lens. The more I use it, the more confident I feel with the quality of the images it can produce. |)\/8 wrote in post #3315301 I agree, I just got some shots of a pair of adults feeding their chicks, and it was not easy. https://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=329294 I only wish they were as sharp as the above, but I have a lot to learn. Great job on the above photos, I am envious. I apprecaite your comments and viewing. This is a great forum and I have learned a great deal here. ZipDude66 wrote in post #3315383 Pretty good use of back-light! No need for a flash here but a reflector might have been just what the Doctor ordered.  Thank you ZipDude66, I'll keep that in mind. Bill
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