p.2 #3 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
AGeoJO wrote:
KD, I would have called it not only image heavy but superb image heavy. It took me a while to view them because they are truly superb and I took my time doing that. Your images did reinforce my planned trip to Ecuador in late October/early November.
I love the KF in #8, the lighting and rain drops in #14, the stacked composition in #24 and of course, the various and exotic HB and variants in several images. YGM big V!
Joshua
thanks so much Joshua
Ecuador has so much variety that you will not know what to shoot. At least that happened to me. Appreciate your support.
p.2 #4 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
Superb images and lots of them! I like the composition and processing choices you made.
Hard to pick favorites from such a collection, but the opening image is hard to top. YGMV.
p.2 #5 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
I really had to think before I responded to you, Geoff
Thanks for taking the time to go thru the pics and providing your comments. Also thanks for the vote and the support
With regards to the processing for these pics, I agree with you with respect to the noise level when I tried to not only process them but also when I was shooting. Any higher ISO or shadow removal resulted in more noise. Hence the rainforest feel
Regarding the mossback tanager looking out of the frame, that was a tricky one. It was in the undergrowth of the cloud forest. By the time I acquired focus the bird had moved close to the tree trunk on the right, since it moved from left to right on the perch. My dilemma was whether to go for a vertical frame during processing or show the lovely perch and BG. I went for the latter
Curious to know if it’s not pleasing
Thanks for making me think 😀😜
PS: Regarding the shiny sunbeam, I do not have any with the wings spread back at that spot, but I have enough good shots to have a dedicated thread just for the sunbeams, or could sprinkle them in the upcoming threads - your call
arbitrage wrote:
It will take me a bit of time to go back and check for duplicates but I'm on it
I really enjoyed this set KD. I liked the dark mood throughout and I don't think raising the shadows anymore will improve these as all it will do is bring in noise to the backgrounds and darker parts of the subject. I think the way you kept them on the dark side and still made the colours pop make for good looking images. As you say they have the rainforest mood.
My top pick is #14 with the light of the landing Shiny sunbeam. An aptly named bird for this shot with the way the light is hitting it and its wings. Do you have one with the wings in back position during this landing sequence?
I also was attracted to the light in the flame-rumped tanager shot. Why did the name change? Lemon seems more fitting or is this a female and the male is orange? I guess I can answer that myself with the Google
The Kingfisher and VT Sylph were also standouts with the way their colours stood out from the darker mood.
My question is why the composition for the Mosback Tanager? Sort of breaking the rules for having it looking out of the frame instead of in. I also like the light on this one a lot. Just curious with the crop/composition choice.
p.2 #6 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
Karl Witt wrote:
KD...........you sure overcame some challenging light and contrasty subjects my friend
#1 is tops for me, so very natural, a perfect portrayal of the scene in my eyes
There are many to appreciate, there are a few that one could spend time doing a bit more lifting of shadows perhaps. There are some that really have the 'wow' factor for pattern and color and detail too
#21 is very dynamic! That is one crazy cool pose!
A most entertaining series, you did well buddy
Karl
thanks so much buddy. It was not easy deciding to reduce the shadows or reduce the noise. Oh how I missed my flash
Appreciate your C&C, support and comments. I'll try to see if I can lift the shadows and not increase the noise.
take care bud and enjoy your new equipment.
p.2 #7 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
KD, this is my favorite set so far. I love the feel to the images . The subjects are exposed beautifully . I really like the dark backgrounds and the forest feel . Very nicely done.
p.2 #11 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
Warkari wrote:
KD, you are churning out hit after hit!!! Another superb set.
The squirrel monkey in #1 is perfect for the way the light illuminates it.
The sunbittern is also fantastic with its spread-out wings. The Greater-billed Ani is also top-notch.
Voted
Amit
thanks so much Amit for all the help and support provided by you. the avian riches of Ecuador is endless.
p.2 #12 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
Its taken me some time to take all these superb images in, I've come back to the thread numerous times.
The photos are just stunning in variety and skill, it was like looking through a natgeo magazine and I thank you for the experience of sharing them.
p.2 #14 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
conebeam wrote:
Oh God! How did you manage such creamy backgrounds?
Did you pay the hoatzins to line up?
You are truly encouraging us to visit Ecuador!
Voted!
~Mansur
thanks so much Mansur. really appreciate you viewing and commenting. If you do go to Ecuador, you will have an amazing time there for sure.
p.2 #18 · Round 3 - Ecuador is for lovers- bird lovers that is, (Image Heavy)
Truly an apt title for Ecuador. If only I can hook up with my friend Patricio and his wife ( I jokingly call them Chimborazo and Cotopaxi ) who maintains a second home in Ecuador.
The third photo of your first post (the hummingbird) is a jewel!
