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p.1 #1 · 8 after a fresh snow

Spent a few hours walking around the trail behind my apartment Sat. morning after we (central New Jersey) received about 5 inches of snow, and was rewarded with some nice opportunities. (All taken with the Sigma 150-500 on monopod.)

I'm still learning about composition & post-processing, so C&C is much appreciated.

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(1) Tufted titmouse
NIKON D80 500 mm f/8.0 1/800 sec 200 ISO -0.3 EV

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(2) Eastern bluebird (female)
NIKON D80 500 mm f/9.0 1/640 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

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(3) Eastern bluebird (male)
NIKON D80 500 mm f/9.0 1/640 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

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(4) Red-breasted nuthatch
NIKON D80 500 mm f/10.0 1/800 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

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(5) Red-bellied woodpecker
NIKON D80 500 mm f/10.0 1/800 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

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Feb 11, 2013 at 03:29 AM

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p.1 #2 · 8 after a fresh snow

Continued...

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(6) Downy woodpecker
NIKON D80 500 mm f/8.0 1/800 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

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(7) Busy background, but I like the pose.
NIKON D80 500 mm f/8.0 1/1000 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

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(8) Downy woodpecker
NIKON D80 500 mm f/8.0 1/1000 sec 400 ISO -0.3 EV

Feb 11, 2013 at 03:32 AM

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p.1 #3 · 8 after a fresh snow

A nice set Sam. It's 7 for me. 2 suggestions though:
1) Try to get closer so that the subject comes close to filling the frame.
2) Try to get cleaner BGs. I know it's tough, but it can be done ~ Ron

Feb 11, 2013 at 03:49 AM

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p.1 #4 · 8 after a fresh snow

Very nice set . You did have a nice walk. Nice placement of the the birds in the shots.
2, 3 ,7 and 8 are my favorites.

Birdie

Feb 11, 2013 at 04:00 AM

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p.1 #5 · 8 after a fresh snow

I echo what Ron said. This hobby keeps you working to improve and there are lots of good mentors to learn from, on this site. Don

Feb 11, 2013 at 05:01 AM

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p.1 #6 · 8 after a fresh snow

DonGut wrote:
I echo what Ron said. This hobby keeps you working to improve and there are lots of good mentors to learn from, on this site. Don

+1

Feb 11, 2013 at 08:49 AM

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p.1 #7 · 8 after a fresh snow

Ditto what Ron, Don, I Kenny said. Lots of good subjects in your set.

Feb 11, 2013 at 01:42 PM

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p.1 #8 · 8 after a fresh snow

Thanks, all! I wouldn't have felt comfortable getting into this hobby if I didn't have a place like this to get constructive criticisms, so I really appreciate it.

Feb 11, 2013 at 04:35 PM

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p.1 #9 · 8 after a fresh snow

Good job here Sam. I like them all. Good feedback from the guys too.
David

Feb 11, 2013 at 09:18 PM

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p.1 #10 · 8 after a fresh snow

I can't add much to what has already been said except this. Watch your foreground. In #4, the OOF snow is not a good idea. Keep at it.

Feb 11, 2013 at 10:44 PM

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p.1 #11 · 8 after a fresh snow

Thanks, David & acjd. The snow in the foreground of #4 is definitely unfortunate, but I thought the framing was at least interesting.

Feb 12, 2013 at 02:59 PM

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p.1 #12 · 8 after a fresh snow

As has been said, you've got great opportunities here with these birds! Creep up slowly, and fill that frame with your subjects!

Feb 12, 2013 at 05:05 PM

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