Nothing clever, just saw this male singing, so I just rolled my car into position for this shot.
Taken from car, 600mm f/4, 1/125 sec @ f11, tripod mounted, electrical cable release used.
Normal Photoshop procedure, whatever that is, plus canvas added R.H. side.
Posted by Graeme Lee on February 1, 2009 at 9:34 AM
Very cool looking bird Ray and excellent pose captured.
Bit confused by "N.B. I don’t as a rule, revisit a post, so please e-mail me with any queries". Does this mean you're not interested in what peoples comments are or you are interested but just don't return to view any comments? Maybe you won't even see this, but I'm not mailing you as it isn't that important, just curious..and confused.
Posted by Lea Roberts on February 1, 2009 at 9:56 AM
hi ray nice pic, but think the shadow that goes straight across the wing spoils it.
lea
Posted by Lee Newman on February 1, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Well spotted & well taken. Simple perch, clean background & the comp suits.
Shame about the shadow but what can u do.
Lee
Posted by Ian Mason on February 1, 2009 at 10:10 AM
Ray - this would have been superb had it not been for the shadow. Real shame.
Posted by John Robinson on February 1, 2009 at 10:15 AM
Yes nice bird.Still needs a bit more on the right I think
Doesn't look too sharp on my gear.
JR
PS I wondered too about the NB bit.
Posted by Colin Pickett on February 1, 2009 at 12:16 PM
Hi Ray
The shadow is a minor nit ,but still a colourful image.
Regards
Posted by Guy Rogers on February 1, 2009 at 12:26 PM
Hello Ray.
Beautiful looking bird, and the composition is ok for me no more canvas needed.
Posted by Major Gilbert on February 1, 2009 at 1:04 PM
At the end of the day the shadow is the killer. The pose is ok and I am sure it would take a little more sharpening, but no amount will correct the bill.
Could have been a great image of this attractive Bunting... It simply is not sharp, if an image is not sharp no amount of USM or any other magical sharpening formula is going to correct that.... the processing could also be better as the yellows (I know they are difficult) appear on this web sized image to be blown....
Graeme
You ask: “Does this mean you're not interested in what peoples comments are or you are interested but just don't return to view any comments.”
Quite the contrary. If someone takes the time and effort to comment, on mine or anyone else’s work, then their comments should be considered and valued.
I rarely further comment on my own posts as I believe that the image should stand or fall on its own merits. It is all to easy to reply to a comment, and end up making excuses.
Talking generally, I have two screens, one will have the posted image on it and the other with a “word” document open. I make my comments as I see the image, and 95% of the time I don’t read other comments, at least not until I have finished, I have yet to change my thoughts, although I will possibly pick up on other points raised if raised by others which I think is appropriate. This way they are my own honest thoughts.
From personal experience, I have learnt that invariably that these are not 100% in tune with others comments, as comments are subsequently made both to demean mine, and to question their validity, frequently due to them being misread, also there are some, who I know, just don’t want my style of commenting. I just haven’t got the time, will or inclination to defend what I have honestly written. No one has ever contacted me directly, so you can draw your own conclusions on this.
I hope this explains all.
If you want to continue this conversation, please contact me directly, as I honestly don’t think this forum/thread is the place to discuss what or why a certain comment is made.
Now for a rarity. PhilH, looked at the image prior to posting, and it is pin sharp, at least to my old eyes, which is intriguing. Will have to investigate further. Perhap a recalibration is in order, either that or new glasses.
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 2, 2009 at 4:08 AM
Nice shot Ray.
Andy...
Posted by Paul Gibbs on February 2, 2009 at 4:53 AM
Hmm interesting bird, but what is the shadow from? I cant see what is causing it?
Posted by John Chapman on February 2, 2009 at 3:05 PM
Discussion
13 repliesTaken from car, 600mm f/4, 1/125 sec @ f11, tripod mounted, electrical cable release used.
Normal Photoshop procedure, whatever that is, plus canvas added R.H. side.
Bit confused by "N.B. I don’t as a rule, revisit a post, so please e-mail me with any queries".
lea
Shame about the shadow but what can u do.
Lee
Doesn't look too sharp on my gear.
JR
PS I wondered too about the NB bit.
The shadow is a minor nit ,but still a colourful image.
Regards
Beautiful looking bird, and the composition is ok for me no more canvas needed.
Major.
Like Graeme confused about your N.B.
You ask: “Does this mean you're not interested in what peoples comments are or you are interested but just don't return to view any comments.”
Quite the contrary. If someone takes the time and effort to comment, on mine or anyone else’s work, then their comments should be considered and valued.
I rarely further comment on my own posts as I believe that the image should stand or fall on its own merits. It is all to easy to reply to a comment, and end up making excuses.
Talking generally, I have two screens, one will have the posted image on it and the other with a “word” document open. I make my comments as I see the image, and 95% of the time I don’t read other comments, at least not until I have finished, I have yet to change my thoughts, although I will possibly pick up on other points raised if raised by others which I think is appropriate. This way they are my own honest thoughts.
From personal experience, I have learnt that invariably that these are not 100% in tune with others comments, as comments are subsequently made both to demean mine, and to question their validity, frequently due to them being misread, also there are some, who I know, just don’t want my style of commenting. I just haven’t got the time, will or inclination to defend what I have honestly written. No one has ever contacted me directly, so you can draw your own conclusions on this.
I hope this explains all.
If you want to continue this conversation, please contact me directly, as I honestly don’t think this forum/thread is the place to discuss what or why a certain comment is made.
Now for a rarity. PhilH, looked at the image prior to posting, and it is pin sharp, at least to my old eyes, which is intriguing. Will have to investigate further. Perhap a recalibration is in order, either that or new glasses.
Nice shot Ray.
Andy...