A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
p.1 #1A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
This spot never disappoints. My wife and I managed to get in one morning walk on our recent family visit.
OM-1 MKll
Thanks for taking a look !
Gary
1 Olympus 100-400
2 Olympus 100-400
3 Olympus 100-400
4 Olympus 100-400
5 Olympus 100-400
6 Olympus 100-400
7 Hand held in camera focus stack OM Systems 90 3.5 Macro
8 OM Systems 90 3.5 Macro
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OM-1 MKll
Thanks for taking a look !
Gary
1 Olympus 100-400
2 Olympus 100-400
3 Olympus 100-400
4 Olympus 100-400
5 Olympus 100-400
6 Olympus 100-400
7 Hand held in camera focus stack OM Systems 90 3.5 Macro
8 OM Systems 90 3.5 Macro
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Apr 29, 2026 at 10:08 AM
p.1 #2A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
And an extra one 
9 Olympus 100-400
10 OM Systems 90 3.5 Macro
11 Olympus 100-400
12 Olympus 100-400
13 Olympus 100-400
14 Leica DG Summilux 9 F/1.7
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9 Olympus 100-400
10 OM Systems 90 3.5 Macro
11 Olympus 100-400
12 Olympus 100-400
13 Olympus 100-400
14 Leica DG Summilux 9 F/1.7
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Apr 29, 2026 at 10:09 AM
p.1 #4A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
Wow ! Stunning set Gary
Voted !
Ronny
Voted !
Ronny
Apr 29, 2026 at 10:48 AM
p.1 #5A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
Brilliant images, Gramps. I'm especially in awe of the hummingbirds.
Rufus?
Rufus?
Apr 29, 2026 at 12:05 PM
p.1 #6A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
morris wrote:
Fabulous varied set Garry
Morris
Thanks very much Morris
Fabulous varied set Garry
Morris
Thanks very much Morris
Apr 29, 2026 at 02:48 PM
p.1 #8A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
These are absolutely stupendous, especially the bird images. Well done!!
Steve
Steve
Apr 29, 2026 at 07:53 PM
p.1 #9A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
Ronny Olsson wrote:
Wow ! Stunning set Gary
Voted !
Ronny
Appreciate the support Ronny !
Wow ! Stunning set Gary
Voted !
Ronny
Appreciate the support Ronny !
Apr 30, 2026 at 08:08 AM
p.1 #10A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
probishaw wrote:
Brilliant images, Gramps. I'm especially in awe of the hummingbirds.
Rufus?
Thank you ! Google tells me it's an Anna's but I'm not sure.
Brilliant images, Gramps. I'm especially in awe of the hummingbirds.
Rufus?
Thank you ! Google tells me it's an Anna's but I'm not sure.
Apr 30, 2026 at 08:24 AM
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p.1 #12A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
birdied wrote:
Fantastic shots !!!
Thanks very much Birdie
Fantastic shots !!!
Thanks very much Birdie
Apr 30, 2026 at 01:24 PM
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Blueridger wrote:
These are absolutely stupendous, especially the bird images. Well done!!
Steve
Thanks very much Steve. This place has endless opportunities. I barely scratched the surface in our three hours of wandering.
These are absolutely stupendous, especially the bird images. Well done!!
Steve
Thanks very much Steve. This place has endless opportunities. I barely scratched the surface in our three hours of wandering.
May 01, 2026 at 07:44 AM
p.1 #14A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
I sure enjoy your images Gary and your travel finds!
All the Hummers are simply beautiful, color and details abound
First image is a very nice comp, love the depth and varied foliage combo here
#10 Cactus is really a winner, such a nice warmth on something that can be 'edgy', well done. The other cacti images are to the point
wonderful comps
#3 buttercups so soothing though I struggle with the bare stem that is in focus but also find it interesting? The reds against the yellow flowers is just perfect for my eyes
Really stunning display on the peacock and just perfect framing on both, nice
For me the greens in #14 look washed out, maybe short on some contrast or shadow depth overall in this one??
Not sure if the RSH was eyeing up the lizard but that lizard is very cool!
And for your next adventure .........??
Karl
All the Hummers are simply beautiful, color and details abound
First image is a very nice comp, love the depth and varied foliage combo here
#10 Cactus is really a winner, such a nice warmth on something that can be 'edgy', well done. The other cacti images are to the point
wonderful comps #3 buttercups so soothing though I struggle with the bare stem that is in focus but also find it interesting? The reds against the yellow flowers is just perfect for my eyes
Really stunning display on the peacock and just perfect framing on both, nice
For me the greens in #14 look washed out, maybe short on some contrast or shadow depth overall in this one??
Not sure if the RSH was eyeing up the lizard but that lizard is very cool!
And for your next adventure .........??
Karl
May 01, 2026 at 08:01 AM
p.1 #15A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
I should have added that your processing deserves special commendation. You really excelled at bringing out the colors and the saturation.
Excellent.
Steve
Excellent.
Steve
May 01, 2026 at 08:28 AM
p.1 #17A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
Pinballgov wrote:
Very colorful shots
Bill
Thanks Bill
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Karl Witt wrote:
I sure enjoy your images Gary and your travel finds!
All the Hummers are simply beautiful, color and details abound
First image is a very nice comp, love the depth and varied foliage combo here
#10 Cactus is really a winner, such a nice warmth on something that can be 'edgy', well done. The other cacti images are to the point wonderful comps
#3 buttercups so soothing though I struggle with the bare stem that is in focus but also find it interesting? The reds against the yellow flowers is just perfect for my eyes...Show more →
Reading #3, I normally put a Vignette Blur on a shot like that but I liked it the way the lens saw it so I just left it with no PP blurring. I get what you're saying about that stem though, I thought the same thing.
I also agree #14 looked washed out. I added some contrast and boosted the saturation a bit to see if that helps. My PP skills are very rudimentary.
nope, the lizard was in a different spot.
Thanks again Karl for all the input. Much appreciated.
Very colorful shots
Bill
Thanks Bill
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Karl Witt wrote:
I sure enjoy your images Gary and your travel finds!
All the Hummers are simply beautiful, color and details abound
First image is a very nice comp, love the depth and varied foliage combo here
#10 Cactus is really a winner, such a nice warmth on something that can be 'edgy', well done. The other cacti images are to the point
wonderful comps #3 buttercups so soothing though I struggle with the bare stem that is in focus but also find it interesting? The reds against the yellow flowers is just perfect for my eyes
...Show more →Reading #3, I normally put a Vignette Blur on a shot like that but I liked it the way the lens saw it so I just left it with no PP blurring. I get what you're saying about that stem though, I thought the same thing.
I also agree #14 looked washed out. I added some contrast and boosted the saturation a bit to see if that helps. My PP skills are very rudimentary.
nope, the lizard was in a different spot. Thanks again Karl for all the input. Much appreciated.
May 01, 2026 at 01:08 PM
p.1 #18A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
Good grief Gary! I don't know how you continue to produce this kind of work -- consistently.
#6 - The second Peacock image is just about perfect.
My Merlin ID says the 'hummer' is an Allen's Hummingbird -- sure looks like it. Those shots are amazing -- especially #13, where he's looking straight at you.
Out of curiosity, was the last one done with 'Live ND'? It looks great, whatever.
This post gets my vote.
Greg
#6 - The second Peacock image is just about perfect.
My Merlin ID says the 'hummer' is an Allen's Hummingbird -- sure looks like it. Those shots are amazing -- especially #13, where he's looking straight at you.
Out of curiosity, was the last one done with 'Live ND'? It looks great, whatever.
This post gets my vote.
Greg
May 01, 2026 at 04:22 PM
p.1 #20A baker's dozen from LA Arboretum
quigsby wrote:
Well done Gary
Thank you
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gmccroskery wrote:
Good grief Gary! I don't know how you continue to produce this kind of work -- consistently.
#6 - The second Peacock image is just about perfect.
My Merlin ID says the 'hummer' is an Allen's Hummingbird -- sure looks like it. Those shots are amazing -- especially #13, where he's looking straight at you.
Out of curiosity, was the last one done with 'Live ND'? It looks great, whatever.
This post gets my vote.
Greg
Wow, you're very kind Greg, I really appreciate the support.
That was a very cooperative peacock. He continued to fan out and then then turned in slow circles giving me all kinds of angles
Yes, I did use the Live ND on that with the camera braced on a rock. Came out a bit overexposed though.
Well done Gary
Thank you
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gmccroskery wrote:
Good grief Gary! I don't know how you continue to produce this kind of work -- consistently.
#6 - The second Peacock image is just about perfect.
My Merlin ID says the 'hummer' is an Allen's Hummingbird -- sure looks like it. Those shots are amazing -- especially #13, where he's looking straight at you.
Out of curiosity, was the last one done with 'Live ND'? It looks great, whatever.
This post gets my vote.
Greg
Wow, you're very kind Greg, I really appreciate the support.
That was a very cooperative peacock. He continued to fan out and then then turned in slow circles giving me all kinds of angles
Yes, I did use the Live ND on that with the camera braced on a rock. Came out a bit overexposed though.
May 02, 2026 at 02:11 PM