Beautiful set, Birdie, with a pleasant clarity and lifelike colors.
The first one is a "Spicebush Swallowtail" (maybe a first for you?) very similar to a Black Swallowtail.
Gorgeous photos...what's with this rotator cuff nonsense! We are going to have to start a club for injured photographers. My kid plays hockey and doesn't get hurt as much as we do...I guess it must be youth. One is great and two is a wow!
Eric
Flash fill in #1 does so much to bring out the details in the body, wonderful color and detail. I might play with the comp a bit to have less flower entering and maybe a wee bit off the top?
#2 you sure are creative in a good way. I like the result here a great deal, it has a wonderful feel to it, nice creation.
Lovely series, birdie. That first is a stunner. Applaud you for trying a focus stack, but the BG to me is a little busy, especially with the subject bloom so high in the frame. Anybody who gets a great cardinal shot is a hero/heroine in my book.
pdmilesjr wrote:
Beauties, all. I hope your shoulder is better soon.
Thanks Paul, appreciate it.
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surfnron wrote:
1 is over the top Birdie. The rest are "merely" extra nice ~ Ron.
BTW - one thing my Dr. told me to do to "protect" my shoulder was to avoid pushing open commercial doors with that arm.
Thanks Ron, also appreciate the tip about the shoulder.
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Herb Houghton wrote:
Excellent set Roberta. #1 is stunning !!! I wish you a speedy recovery.
Appreciate the comments and the well wishes Herb.
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morris wrote:
These are a delight to view Roberta
Morris
Thanks so much Morris.
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Ted ellis wrote:
Tremendous series DOF is remarkable.
Ted, thanks you , I do appreciate it.
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Shasoc wrote:
Beautiful set, Birdie, with a pleasant clarity and lifelike colors.
The first one is a "Spicebush Swallowtail" (maybe a first for you?) very similar to a Black Swallowtail.
Socrate
Socrate, you are right, it is a first for me and I didn't even realize it
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OregonSun wrote:
Gorgeous shots. I love the elegant simplicity of 3.
Thank you, glad you liked it.
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mabidally wrote:
Sweet, sharp and brilliant shots
You are very kind, thank you!
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brian_sp wrote:
extraordinary shots Birdie, #1 is way over the top, well done
hope you heal to 100% soon
Brian, thanks for the kind words and wishes.
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brimull wrote:
Nice, colorful set projecting a nice, late spring feel. First and last are my favorites.
Brian M.
Brian, appreciate the kind words.
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onegreatcity wrote:
Love these Birdie, I'm a sucker for Cardinals but #1 is really strong. Take care of that shoulder!
-Cam
Thanks so much Cam !
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eyelaser wrote:
Gorgeous photos...what's with this rotator cuff nonsense! We are going to have to start a club for injured photographers. My kid plays hockey and doesn't get hurt as much as we do...I guess it must be youth. One is great and two is a wow!
Eric
Thanks Eric. As to the injuries, I guess my mind and body aren't on the same page not to mention lack of youth
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gregfountain wrote:
Those are some beauties Birdie! Well done!
Thank you so much Greg
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Karl Witt wrote:
Flash fill in #1 does so much to bring out the details in the body, wonderful color and detail. I might play with the comp a bit to have less flower entering and maybe a wee bit off the top?
#2 you sure are creative in a good way. I like the result here a great deal, it has a wonderful feel to it, nice creation.
#3 lucky you to get this close! Dragons are cool!
#4 Nice Mohawk Cardinal
Karl
Karl, you give me so many creative ideas on how to look at the shots differently, thank you !
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davidearls wrote:
Lovely series, birdie. That first is a stunner. Applaud you for trying a focus stack, but the BG to me is a little busy, especially with the subject bloom so high in the frame. Anybody who gets a great cardinal shot is a hero/heroine in my book.
Hey, Birdie. I 'feel your pain' vis-à-vis the rotator cuff injury. Both mine are problematic from time to time. How are things in the Big Sleazy? Lovely work, as always.
These are really gorgeous, Birdie! I am so sorry to hear about your shoulder. I've had minor shoulder pain from time to time and there may be nothing worse. I hope it's better soon!
