surfnron wrote:
A super set Tim- I pick them all ~ Ron
Thank you Ron
phoenix7gtm wrote:
Great set. #3 & 5 for me.
Thanks for the picks, glad you like them!
eyelaser wrote:
Is that the Michael Flattley of GBH's in the first photo? Wonderful shots Tim with the light on the last to die for....sort of like what happened in the second image.
Eric
Thanks Eric. Glad you like the off, off, way tf off Broadway bird
morris wrote:
You bet I like them Tim. This is an excellent set
Morris
Thank you Morris!
psharvic wrote:
Jeez Tim your pictures get so good that we get jaded. All great for us mortals. #5 goes on my wall.
Thanks for the really nice words. As a matter of fact I did order a large print of 5
birdied wrote:
Tim, all beauties, dynamic and filled with beautiful light. So well done, but that is what you do
Birdie
You are too kind Birdie, thank you very much
tfoltz wrote:
Tim, These are all excellent my friend #2 is awesome, a rather large fish
Fantastic as the norm for you.
-Tim
Super thanks Tim, appreciate it buddy
MaggieBee wrote:
I know where you were! Beautiful series, Tim.
Well, well, look who I dragged out of the woodwork You bet I was Maggie, just a tad down the street! Thanks for stopping by, we need to hook up some time
dbals wrote:
First one is a gem!
Thank you Balji!
Scrumhalf wrote:
Wow, absolutely superb!
Thank you for the Wow!
kmunroe wrote:
all are very nice Tim
Thank you Kenny!
Herb Houghton wrote:
Great set of GBH's Timmy
Thank you Herb!
arbitrage wrote:
Nice set of herons Tim. My favourite is the 3rd...I really like the light and pose with dynamic movement and water on that one.
If it were mine I'd crop off the bottom reflection in #1 and just leave the reflection of the splash and yellow part of the legs. I find the large 1/2 bird reflection to be distracting and not adding to the image, it pulls my eyes away from the very nice pose of the subject.
TFS
Geoff
I was wondering if anyone would chime in on the reflection, glad you did Geoff. Thanks for the thoughts and the good words
Taking the common subject and making them great is the sign of great photographer. Taking advantage of the other elements that influence the subject is a great lesson to absorb
#1 Nice balance and comp Tim. Easy to enjoy this, not too much reflection to pull away from the subject. Nice frame filler, nice head turn. A bit of of a splash step for some water dynamics for added drama. Very nice grab!
#2 It still amazes me that those fish jump right up out of the water into the GBH's mouth
#3 ohhhh that light spilled just right onto the eye and cheek! Nice powerful launch shot buddy
#4 probably not my fav of the set but a rather neat fill of the water reflections in the wings and a bit of tension as if the GBH is to crash into the rocks.
#5 Hmm, this one came up 'short' Nice focus on the head, I'm guessing this was a rather close shot too?
Jonas Ottos wrote:
This is fantastic, each and every one of them.
Jonas.
Thanks Jonas!
Shasoc wrote:
Excellent set, Tim. You were able to capture the grace of this huge bird. The light in #3 and 5 makes them special.
Socrate
Glad you like them Socrate, thank you!
Mark Cronin wrote:
Very nice Tim!!!
I'm partial to the last.
Mark
Thank you Mark. That one got a big grin out of me when I first saw on the lcd
Ted ellis wrote:
A sweet set Tim. I like each as a part of a series. #1 and 3 strike me the most. #1 talks to me. IMO, there isn't enough or too much of the reflection. Just a thought.
Thanks for the good words and the thoughts on the reflection Ted. I do appreciate it.
BeeBalm wrote: wow Tim - all your photos always sing with extra sweetness
I always look up to your work!
Have a great evening!
BB
Super thanks for the wow BB
louie champan wrote:
An amazing set Tim, I was ready to say that the second shot was the killer but that last shot is over the top. KILLER! That is some sweet sweet light.
You are too kind Louie, thank you so very much!
JimLittle wrote:
Superbly done!!
Thanks Jim!
kdacharya wrote:
lovely set, tim, like the 2nd one for the sense of timing.
Thank you
jaylee73 wrote:
Excellent work Tim. I really like all of them and am having a hard time selecting my favorite.
Karl Witt wrote:
Taking the common subject and making them great is the sign of great photographer. Taking advantage of the other elements that influence the subject is a great lesson to absorb
#1 Nice balance and comp Tim. Easy to enjoy this, not too much reflection to pull away from the subject. Nice frame filler, nice head turn. A bit of of a splash step for some water dynamics for added drama. Very nice grab!
#2 It still amazes me that those fish jump right up out of the water into the GBH's mouth
#3 ohhhh that light spilled just right onto the eye and cheek! Nice powerful launch shot buddy
#4 probably not my fav of the set but a rather neat fill of the water reflections in the wings and a bit of tension as if the GBH is to crash into the rocks.
#5 Hmm, this one came up 'short' Nice focus on the head, I'm guessing this was a rather close shot too?
1 I'm still struggling with the reflection Karl but I think you and I are close to the same page
2 sometimes they get lucky!
3 this one was close but I did get lucky
4 I hear you on this one, I see issues with it but I like the loooong spread of wings in focus
5 This is just about full frame. I really like this one, we may differ on this and that's okay
Thank you very much Karl for taking the time to leave honest words.
Now that's a nice "rack"!!!
Love #1 but each has a special charm. I'd like to see #1 a few different ways with all the reflection and none. I do like how you chose to crop it however!
Don
Ed Swift wrote:
Beautiful series Tim, that second one is showing off.
Thanks a bunch Ed!
DonGut wrote:
Now that's a nice "rack"!!!
Love #1 but each has a special charm. I'd like to see #1 a few different ways with all the reflection and none. I do like how you chose to crop it however!
Don
What a beautiful set, Tim! 1, 2, and 3 are fantastic, with 2 being just spectacular! You certainly know your subject, as the anticipation required to capture these images so perfectly shows.
Tim Kuhn wrote:
1 I'm still struggling with the reflection Karl but I think you and I are close to the same page
2 sometimes they get lucky!
3 this one was close but I did get lucky
4 I hear you on this one, I see issues with it but I like the loooong spread of wings in focus
5 This is just about full frame. I really like this one, we may differ on this and that's okay
Thank you very much Karl for taking the time to leave honest words.
Tim
My pun on #5 was about the scrunched up pose as it took off as in (came up short) rather than a traditional stretch. The shot was fine buddy, sorry for my confusion in trying some humor.........I'm a little rusty
mitesh wrote:
What a beautiful set, Tim! 1, 2, and 3 are fantastic, with 2 being just spectacular! You certainly know your subject, as the anticipation required to capture these images so perfectly shows.
You are too kind Mitesh, thank you for the astute comment
Karl Witt wrote:
My pun on #5 was about the scrunched up pose as it took off as in (came up short) rather than a traditional stretch. The shot was fine buddy, sorry for my confusion in trying some humor.........I'm a little rusty
No harm, no foul Karl. I wasn't sure what you meant but I was good with it any which way. Thanks for the clarification. I guess I'll keep the big canvas I made of that shot
Nice focus on the head, I'm guessing this was a rather close shot too?
wow Tim - all your photos always sing with extra sweetness 