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p.3 #1 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

These are a delight Kirk.

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Nov 06, 2009 at 01:05 AM

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p.3 #2 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Karl Witt wrote:
Looks like a progression from low light to nice light to me

Even though you knew some of these wouldn't have any real 'snap' to them it shows that you took your time and worked on angle and comps. Fine use of what light there was Kirk

I liked the first six as a series, nice job on all of them.

I like #8 most, very appealing to me, tonal range and pose and separation and reflection. Pelis are cool, and the light of the last one is pleasingly warm though the angle is a bit awkward for me

Good stuff buddy!
Karl

Yes indeed, I had the whole spectrum of light to work with this day, lots of fun.

My intent in 1 - 6 was to convey the very gray, drab light that I was shooting in, to capture good detail for the conditions and to show the very subtle color that was barely visible that morning... and of course, to get as low as possible.

I had initially cropped #8 Avocet as a landscape orientation and just didn't like it very much and almost didn't post it at all. I loved the color and tones and didn't want to give up on it so I decided to try it as an 8X10 portrait crop and found a very pleasing image that I like very much now.

I know what you're saying about the awkward angle in the Curlew image, I would've loved to be lower but it's not possible from some of the high trails at this location.

Thanks for the thoughtful critique buddy, always very much appreciated.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 02:30 AM

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p.3 #3 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

BearCreekLar wrote:
These are all very, very nice, my favorites are 4, 5 and 6, you can just about feel the cool moist air, awesome!
Larry

Thanks for the very kind words Larry... my intent was to convey exactly what you can almost feel.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 02:33 AM

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p.3 #4 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

jkermani wrote:
I love the foggy captures as I am a fan of foggy mornings on the coast. You did a great job!

Jeanette

Thanks so much Jeanette... I became a fan of foggy mornings on Tuesday.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 02:35 AM

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p.3 #5 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Kirk,
You outdid yourself here! Love the angles and softness of the colors--Lovely compositions thast set a calming mood.
I like #5 the best of the sandpipers. It has a bit more highlights.
Greast stuff!

Nov 06, 2009 at 03:02 AM

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p.3 #6 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Great set! #8 and #11 are my picks

Dick.

Nov 06, 2009 at 03:31 AM

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p.3 #7 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

one word Kirk - Serenity!!!

Nov 06, 2009 at 05:59 AM

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p.3 #8 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Those first six were truly sweet.

Nice job

Nov 06, 2009 at 01:57 PM

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p.3 #9 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Great set Kirk.
As one progresses through the pics its as if the fog is lifting and the light is winning the battle for clarity ending with beautiful clear Pelican ones and then a lovely golden one of the Curlew!
Well done.
Martin

Nov 06, 2009 at 08:17 PM

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p.3 #10 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

GAREN wrote:
Outstanding low angle series my friend well done

Garen

Thanks Garen, I really appreciate that my friend.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:13 PM

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p.3 #11 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Brenton Biggs wrote:
These are great!!!

Thanks so much Brenton.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:14 PM

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p.3 #12 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Tim Kuhn wrote:
Fantastic work Kirk! I love fog shots and these are spectacular

As you can see from the comments they aren't for everybody but I just love them. Good on you for getting out there and shooting on a day that isn't "perfect". That said the curlew is pretty spectacular!

To notch work buddy!!

Tim

Thanks a ton buddy. This was my first experiment in shooting under foggy conditions because I've always just thought I gotta have great light to work with. I must say that I really enjoyed the experience and am pretty pleased with the series. BUT... there's no replacing great golden light is there

Thanks for the good words Tim.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:18 PM

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p.3 #13 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Imagemaster wrote:
Sandpiper shots came out great. Pays to shoot in the fog.

Tony

Thanks Tony, very much appreciated. Now I know, it does pay to shoot in the fog.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:20 PM

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p.3 #14 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Nello Milanese wrote:
Impressive set of images Kirk

the low angle on the sandpipers and the details there are just amazing

In #2 the bird closer to the lens seems like a giant compared to the 1 in the bg

#10 is outstanding!!!

Thanks buddy... I sure appreciate the good words.

Oh, I knew I forgot something...

No Nello's... well, next time.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:21 PM

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p.3 #15 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

jdc562 wrote:
Nice work, well done.

Thanks John, appreciate it.

Looks like you're a local in Long Beach, maybe I'll see you out at BC sometime.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:23 PM

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p.3 #16 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

danjacquitaylo wrote:
Hi Kirk,
Terrific set of images here. Love the low angle and the IF shots. My top picks are 1, 5, 6, 8, 10 and 11.

I hope you don't mind me playing w/ your first pic here. I can remove it after you viewed it.

Best,
Your Nikonian brother...Danno

Thanks Danno... really appreciate the very kind words and picks.

Solidarity.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:25 PM

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p.3 #17 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Nello Milanese wrote:
Best,
Your Nikonian brother...Danno

Great now they gang up together against us

I need to throw a few Pms

The few, the proud, the Nikonians.

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:27 PM

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p.3 #18 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

ms_yuan wrote:
Lovely images, Kirk, one and all.

Thank you so much Mark, glad you enjoyed them.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:29 PM

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p.3 #19 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

genefixer wrote:
Kirk

#2 is simply beautiful. I also really like #8 and 12...

thanks for the show!

Mike

Hey Mike, thanks for the picks and good words... I'm always happy to put on a good show.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:31 PM

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p.3 #20 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Really like how the foggy shots don't have a detailed BG or horizon, just the isolation of the birds.

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:31 PM

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p.3 #21 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

trenchmonkey wrote:
Long Willed Kirklew for me!

Your foggy bottoms shots real sweet too.

Looks like Z

m is affecting your bird ID'ing skillz TM.

Thanks a ton for the looksee and kind words my friend.

Kirk

Nov 06, 2009 at 11:32 PM

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p.3 #22 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Robert Spencer wrote:
Sometimes I see photos posted to this forum that simply amaze me. This is one of those times. Just great shots! is all I can say. Take care. Bob

What a wonderful thing to say Bob, it is very much appreciated. You take care as well.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:05 AM

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p.3 #23 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

B Benson wrote:
Great work Kirk, Bruce

Thanks so much for the very kind words Bruce.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:06 AM

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p.3 #24 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Thomas Sanders wrote:
I'm liking the monochrome look you achieved in the first 4 frames Kirk, gives a great feel to the image

Nice of the Peli to blow the grey out

Nice underwing view in #7. Sweet techs on the Avocet and both Browns look terrific with great poses!!! Fav is the Curlew, great perspective and the light is delicious

Tom

Thanks for the very generous and thoughtful critique Tom, it means a great deal to me.

I'm very pleased with the look of the first six, it's just what I saw through the viewfinder and what I truly wanted to convey.
Thanks again Tom.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:11 AM

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p.3 #25 · Tuesday Study in the Fog

Ed Robertson wrote:
Very Nice The American Avocet blowse away great shot. Ed

Thanks Ed... is that a standing ovation

Appreciate the good words.

Kirk

Nov 07, 2009 at 05:13 AM


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