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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Time to start participating

Been lurking for awhile, and occasionally adding my 2 cents but haven't posted any photos. I have been hesitant because there is so much great photography on the site that I didn't have the confidence to compare my work. I've come to realize that while I'm certainly not the best photographer around, my images do deserve to stand with those of the FM community and while none of us like negative criticism, opening myself to the opinions of all of you fantastic shooters will only make me a better photographer.
So, here's a selection of images to introduce myself with.

RWBB

Sandhill crane

Northern harrier taking off in morning fog

Shorty posing for a portrait

Jul 24, 2018 at 11:43 AM

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Welcome from out of the shadows Chris! Great first set with #4 being the standout for me. Great shot!

If you want C&C then I will offer this for the first two images. They seem a little heavy on the contrast and the blacks are a little blocked up. Should be an easy fix if you have the desire. Hope this helps a little.

If you don't want C&C then just ignore me.

Dave

Jul 24, 2018 at 12:50 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Time to start participating

Thank you Dave for both the welcoming and comments on the images. As a rule, I edit my images for print, then export to jpeg without further processing other than sizing for display. (I'm kinda lazy that way.) Perhaps I should consider having two edits, one for print and one for jpeg. I printed both images in question on matte paper and wanted deep rich blacks, particularly on the RWBB. Since I'm now putting myself out there, I will keep in mind what looks good in print may not be the best settings for online display.
I do have pretty thick skin so keep the C&C comming!

Jul 24, 2018 at 01:58 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Time to start participating

Welcome to N&W Chris. You are off to a nice start. For the RWBB, I don't see any detail in the front of the bird. It may be fine for your printer, but doesn't show this bird as well as I think you could ~ Ron

Jul 24, 2018 at 02:24 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Time to start participating

Welcome! Glad you decided to start sharing your work. Nice set to introduce yourself.

Birdie

Jul 24, 2018 at 02:34 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Time to start participating

Welcome aboard Chris. A good looking into to your work. The last is my fave.

Jul 24, 2018 at 06:12 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Time to start participating

Welcome, Chris. Love the owl shot. Others covered the RWBB, I'm looking at the crane and seeing lots of blown highlights, no detail. Might be fixable in raw conversion, but I doubt it. Good luck as you progress.

Jul 24, 2018 at 06:19 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Time to start participating

the last one is my favourite Chris

Jul 24, 2018 at 07:31 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Time to start participating

Chris welcome, always great to share your work, The Owl is always everybody's favorite, good luck shooting see again soon

Chris S.

Jul 24, 2018 at 07:39 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Time to start participating

Welcome to posting on FM Chris. The first is a good image. The crain appears to have lost detail in the highlights and is a bit blue. The hawk appears smeared. The owl is a beauty. You have a great attitude regarding how to learn

Morris

Jul 24, 2018 at 07:56 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Time to start participating

welcome to the forum, Chris. the first and last are really very nice. thanks for sharing.

Jul 24, 2018 at 08:09 PM

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Excellent owl shot!

Dave

Jul 26, 2018 at 06:12 PM


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