Waiting for a mate - Cormorant -- Birds in photography-on-the.net forums

Senior Member

450 posts
Joined Jul 2007
Location: San Jose, CA

More info

Jun 09, 2008 15:40 | #1

Double Crested Cormorant - I did not used flash in this case. Do you think it would have been better if I used Flash to highlight the back too.

Snowy Plover - This is again a closeup shot.

Comment/Critique welcome.

Also, I believe your input is very important as it will make me a better photographer .

HOSTED PHOTO
please log in to view hosted photos in full size.

www.flickr.com/mulas

LIKES 0

Normcar21

Goldmember

1,143 posts
Joined Nov 2004
Location: Canada

More info

Jun 09, 2008 15:48 | #2

Two very good photos, great detail in the plover and the cormorant's front side. Somewhat dark on my monitor here at work but that could be just the cheap equipment I have here. Actually, I like the shadowed effect on the cormorant's wing and back area.

Mark II and III; 17-40L; 24-70L; 50/1.8; 85/1.2L; 70-200/2.8L IS; 200/1.8L; 100-400L IS; Sigma 50-500; 1.4x, 2x extenders.
Looking to help fund another's 5D II purchase with $1200.00 Canadian 4 their ol' 5D Mark I (then I can cancel my order, get some fullframe & save some cash) Dream on

LIKES 0

Stephen Stephen

Cream of the Crop

6,345 posts
Gallery: 20 photos
Likes: 168
Joined Jul 2005
Location: Nepean, ON, Canada

More info

Jun 09, 2008 19:37 | #4

Two nice images. I agree about the fill flash on the cormorant. I would have liked a touch more space for the plover.

Stephen
Feel free to check out my website
www.stephenjstephen.com

My Gear List

LIKES 0

SMB

Member

56 posts
Joined Feb 2007
Location: West Vancouver, BC

More info

Jun 09, 2008 19:45 | #5

I like the cormorant. Very tough to get close. Nice.

Cheers,
SMB
West Vancouver, BC
MkIII, 500 f/4, 85 f/1.2, 70-200 f/2.8, 16-35 f/2.8, 24-105 f/4.0, 100-400 f/4.5-5.6

LIKES 0

kenyc

Cream of the Crop

15,813 posts
Gallery: 2 photos
Likes: 371
Joined May 2005
Location: Denver, CO

More info

Jun 10, 2008 07:22 | #7

Nice shots, both slightly dark.

KAC

Kenny A. Chaffin
Art Page - Art Print Gallery - Blog
"Strive on with Awareness" - Siddhartha Gautama

LIKES 0

canonloader

Cream of the Crop

52,911 posts
Gallery: 6 photos
Likes: 135
Joined Aug 2006
Location: Behind A Camera

More info

Jun 10, 2008 07:39 | #8

Two really nice shots. Just last year I would have said to use fill flash. This year is different, I now have a 40D and CS3 and with those two tools, you just don't need fill flash any more. for the Cormorant, I would have dialed in about one stop worth of positive exposure compensation, shot in RAW and tweaked it more in CS3 in both the RAW and the JPG.

Mitch- ____...^.^...____
Gear List, My You Tube
War is not about who's right, it's about who's left.

LIKES 0

greatshot

Senior Member

294 posts
Joined Oct 2007
Location: North Carolina

More info

Jun 10, 2008 08:14 | #9

Two great shots! I would try brightening the plover a touch, seems a bit dark. Other than that you have some great shots!

7D, XTi, 18-55, 28-135 IS, Canon 100-400 17-40

Please visit my site: www.jakeorr.com

It's not the gear that makes the picture...........It's the photographer.

LIKES 0

enjoy
THREAD STARTER

Senior Member

450 posts
Joined Jul 2007
Location: San Jose, CA

More info

Jun 10, 2008 10:26 | #10

Thanks everyone for your comments and suggestions.

www.flickr.com/mulas

LIKES 0

romulus_be

Member

56 posts
Joined Feb 2008
Location: Belgium near Brussels

More info

Jun 10, 2008 15:20 as a reply to @ enjoy's post | #11

excellent composition, sharpness and detail in cormorant
really beautiful pose

second one, lighten up and perhaps add saturation

regards

We all go a little mad sometimes. Haven't you?
http://patrickfranqui.zenfolio.com

LIKES 0

MJAM

Senior Member

511 posts
Joined Aug 2007
Location: Juneau, Alaska

More info

Jun 10, 2008 16:09 | #12

These are excellent. I'd love to just see a cormorant....

-Mike www.natureindepth.com

5DII / 40D / Tokina 11-16 2.8 / 16-35 Mark II / 24 2.8 / Zeiss 35 2.0 ZE / 50 1.4 / 17-40 / 70-200 f4 IS / 300 f2.8 IS / TC 1.4 / Gitzo 2940 / Gitzo Traveller / Markins M10

LIKES 0

Sindri Skulason

Cream of the Crop

10,403 posts
Likes: 13
Joined May 2005
Location: Iceland

More info

Jun 10, 2008 18:16 | #14

Great shots. Super sharp and clear. :-)

Best regards

Sindri

LIKES 0

enjoy
THREAD STARTER

Senior Member

450 posts
Joined Jul 2007
Location: San Jose, CA

More info

Jun 10, 2008 20:25 | #15

romulus_be wrote in post #5697312

excellent composition, sharpness and detail in cormorant
really beautiful pose

second one, lighten up and perhaps add saturation

regards

Thanks for your suggestion.

MJAM wrote in post #5697535

These are excellent. I'd love to just see a cormorant....

Thanks Mike.

downywp wrote in post #5698194

Excellent shots, very sharp with nice detail and colours...

Thanks.

Sindri Skulason wrote in post #5698306

Great shots. Super sharp and clear. :-)

Thanks Sindri

www.flickr.com/mulas

LIKES 0

Jump to forum... • Rules • Forums • New posts • RTAT • 'Best of' • Gallery • Gear • Reviews • Member list • Polls • Image rules • Search • Password reset • Home

Not a member yet?

Registered members may log in to forums and access all the features: full search, image upload, follow forums, own gear list and ratings, likes, more forums, private messaging, thread follow, notifications, own gallery, all settings, view hosted photos, own reviews, see more and do more... and all is free. Don't be a stranger - register now and start posting!

COOKIES DISCLAIMER: This website uses cookies to improve your user experience. By using this site, you agree to our use of cookies and to our privacy policy.
Privacy policy and cookie usage info.

THEME: Paper White | Darker
MARGINS: (this page: defaults)

Latest registered member is Mihai Bucur
1433 guests, 164 members online
Simultaneous users record so far is 15,144, that happened on Nov 22, 2018

Photography-on-the.net Digital Photography Forums is the website for photographers and all who love great photos, camera and post processing techniques, gear talk, discussion and sharing. Professionals, hobbyists, newbies and those who don't even own a camera -- all are welcome regardless of skill, favourite brand, gear, gender or age. Registering and usage is free.

	x 1600
	y 1600