Tim Kuhn wrote:
Welcome to my world! Whenever I go to photograph the snow geese and trumpeters I have the same conditions. It certainly makes for difficult exposures on the BIF's. 9,11 are my favorites, I would really like 14 with a different crop to get rid of the flotsam and better position in the frame.The exposures of the swans against the sky look good, 7 would be favorite of them. Too bad the for the grey sky though, kind of dull. Overall I think you did good under difficult conditions.
Tim
Thanks for the look and comments Tim. "I'll be back' at Middle Creek next week.
you did well. Main thing with the whites as you know is to check for your highlights. Looks like you did well - - gray skies makes tings a tad easier.... My favorites are # 6 & 9. Though with a slightly different crop # 14 would have been it.... But I'm a little strange (as we well know) on things like that.
I envy you your swans - - grew up with them & do so miss them....
I am in awe, Ted. Love them all.
I will have to go with #11 as a fav as well.
Though I do like #9 and how it seems each one is out of sync with the next.
72chevelle454 wrote:
Great series, Ted. you showed the surroundings and some nice close ups and BIF. you covered it all. and even the quack that too the shots.
Tim Kuhn wrote:
Welcome to my world! Whenever I go to photograph the snow geese and trumpeters I have the same conditions. It certainly makes for difficult exposures on the BIF's. 9,11 are my favorites, I would really like 14 with a different crop to get rid of the flotsam and better position in the frame.The exposures of the swans against the sky look good, 7 would be favorite of them. Too bad the for the grey sky though, kind of dull. Overall I think you did good under difficult conditions.
Tim
Thanks Tim, the first was, well the first. Hopefully the lighting will be better next weekend.
Shasoc wrote:
Very nice set. Ted. # 13, and 14, are my favorite. I'm glad to see that the leash didn't bother you while taking the pictures.
Take care my friend,
Socrate
Wonderful series that brings back memories for me. My father lived on horse happy road, overlooking the project. Although passed, the cabin is still in the family, and needless to say a nice refuge from western New York and its flatness.
In the first place, nothing wrong with the exposures. The shots of the geese in flight are simply spectacular and very beautiful.
Very nice series. Thank you for sharing.
William Rodriguez
Miami, Florida.
Glen Starek wrote:
I am in awe, Ted. Love them all.
I will have to go with #11 as a fav as well.
Though I do like #9 and how it seems each one is out of sync with the next.
Glen
Glen thanks so much for taking the time to comment.. I had quite the time and look forward to my trip back.
Nice series Ted all look great .Did you make your wife drive while you sleep Hey it looks like you have no head on that Monopod, don't you have trouble swinging it about Have to make sure I don't stand next to you if we ever get together to shoot.
Lou
jwkirk wrote:
Wonderful series that brings back memories for me. My father lived on horse happy road, overlooking the project. Although passed, the cabin is still in the family, and needless to say a nice refuge from western New York and its flatness.
Kirk I am glad you enjoyed the series. Thanks for the reply.
HI Ted
I am going to say that pic#16 could have been the best of the bunch had there been a certain 'cardinal' sitting on your shoulder! Ha
This looks like a very tough outing to come away with a winner. Maybe more of learning experience on what you like for compostions, formations, floaters etc for the next outing.
Seems these birds lack the 'eye' of attention like that of other birds. What I mean is that you are not drawn to the eye as a focal point like a hawk or eagle. So I guess one would concentrate on the whole bird, texture of feathers, unique patterns or combos of birds
That yellow marking by the eye has some neat interest, maybe you will get lucky to get some close ups of the head. And by any chance the sun shines for you I am sure you will put together a very nice series to show. You sure seem to be harmonizing with that new lens and TC, very nice Ted. Maybe some low shots across the water with low flight birds is in store next time out.
Just keep having fun, I am enjoying your results tremendously............
camerapapi wrote:
In the first place, nothing wrong with the exposures. The shots of the geese in flight are simply spectacular and very beautiful.
Very nice series. Thank you for sharing.
William Rodriguez
Miami, Florida.
lbuscher wrote:
Nice series Ted all look great .Did you make your wife drive while you sleep Hey it looks like you have no head on that Monopod, don't you have trouble swinging it about Have to make sure I don't stand next to you if we ever get together to shoot.
Lou
...... Lou I drove there and she drove back. Thanks for the reply. I hope some day to shoot next to ya partner.
Thanks so much Socrate.
Hey it looks like you have no head on that Monopod, don't you have trouble swinging it about
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