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Today I did my best in following the advice of Morris. So much to remember and so much going on at this fishing pier. I took so many shots and deleted probably 3/4 of them. Here are a few of what I will call lucky shots. I couldn't find my buttons...lol, I was trying it all ... This learning curve is in full bloom.

Thanks for looking and of course c&c is always appreciated.

Carol

Striking a pose

Sleek

A brown

This one was captured when he landed...a fishing line is hanging off his leg.

Walking the pier

May 09, 2023 at 03:20 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Fort deSoto

A lovely set Carol. My favorite is the great blue heron. Glad I could help. With practice it will get easier

Morris

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May 09, 2023 at 05:39 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Fort deSoto

Nice set, I like the last little guy. I've spent some time photographing the fort, never walked the peer, you have convinced me to take the walk next time. Did you get any of the big container ships going by?
Eric

May 09, 2023 at 06:27 PM

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morris wrote:
A lovely set Carol. My favorite is the great blue heron. Glad I could help. With practice, it will get easier

Morris

Thank you, Morris...practice is vital, and oh-so-hard but I am committed.

May 09, 2023 at 06:54 PM

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Erictator wrote:
Nice set, I like the last little guy. I've spent some time photographing the fort, never walked the peer, you have convinced me to take the walk next time. Did you get any of the big container ships going by?
Eric

Thanks, Eric! The pier is a great spot for birds. Yes, I did I always take a shot, and not sure why.

May 09, 2023 at 07:01 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Fort deSoto

Great job and a great place you visited!!

May 09, 2023 at 07:54 PM

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Terrific set of image Carol, very nicely done.

May 09, 2023 at 08:21 PM

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Very nice. Not always, but many times I learn more from my mistakes than from my success. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

John

May 09, 2023 at 08:33 PM

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Carol,

That is a nice set of images and Ft. DeSoto, great place. if you get a chance, checkout Circle B, Lakeland, about 50 miles from DeSoto

Chris S.

May 09, 2023 at 11:52 PM

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George DeCamp wrote:
Great job and a great place you visited!!

Thanks, George

May 10, 2023 at 05:22 AM

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louie champan wrote:
Terrific set of image Carol, very nicely done.

Thank you, Louie

May 10, 2023 at 05:23 AM

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johnohio wrote:
Very nice. Not always, but many times I learn more from my mistakes than from my success. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

John

Thanks, John...yes, I am learning a lot. I thought I knew this camera and at that very moment, I fumbled all over...I started laughing at myself in frustration, {not really funny} I genuinely respect these bird photographers.

May 10, 2023 at 05:30 AM

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csinseattle wrote:
Carol,

That is a nice set of images and Ft. DeSoto, a great place. if you get a chance, check out Circle B, Lakeland, about 50 miles from DeSoto

Chris S.

Thanks, Chris...Cir B is how this all started. I took some shots of an Osprey "Hats off to bird photographers" and asked for advice. I went to DeSoto so I could practice in an open location.

May 10, 2023 at 05:39 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Fort deSoto

Looks like you did well. Good choices for flight shots. Start with the big guys and work your way down

May 10, 2023 at 08:57 AM

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DivineFocus wrote:
Looks like you did well. Good choices for flight shots. Start with the big guys and work your way down

Yes, the big slow guys because when they zip by me...I'm lost.

Fumbling and feeling defeated but I don't quit it just is going to take time...especially the ones that are coming right at you...Help!! hahahahaha

Thanks, DF!

May 10, 2023 at 05:23 PM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Fort deSoto

Nice set from one of my favorite places in FL for birding. So much to see and explore.

May 11, 2023 at 07:54 AM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Fort deSoto

Carol, Ft Desoto is also one of my favorited places to photograph birds. I have never shot at the pier, but go to the north parking lot. There are always reddish egrets performing their running dance along with skimmers, terns and more. Not sure if you shoot in raw format or if you use camera raw in photoshop, but I might suggest using the shadow and blacks sliders to bring out a little detail on the underside of the wings . Bruce

May 11, 2023 at 11:49 AM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Fort deSoto

RKnecht wrote:
Nice set from one of my favorite places in FL for birding. So much to see and explore.

Thanks, RK...I totally agree.

May 11, 2023 at 03:07 PM

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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Fort deSoto

B Benson wrote:
Carol, Ft Desoto is also one of my favorited places to photograph birds. I have never shot at the pier, but go to the north parking lot. There are always reddish egrets performing their running dance along with skimmers, terns and more. Not sure if you shoot in raw format or if you use camera raw in photoshop, but I might suggest using the shadow and blacks sliders to bring out a little detail on the underside of the wings . Bruce

Hi Bruce, Thanks for the heads up for North Beach, I will check it out. Yes, I shoot raw and will give your suggestions a try...this learning curve is endless. Thank you!

May 11, 2023 at 03:10 PM

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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · Fort deSoto

Carol, I agree with Bruce about bringing out detail on various parts of a body, wing or head.

If I can offer any useful suggestion, the most important (IMO) before pressing the shutter button is your background. Is it pleasing? Often you have no choice. Most of the time you do.

Thanks for sharing.

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May 11, 2023 at 04:05 PM


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