I always love the geese pictures. That's because I have dozens of them stashed away in the dusty corners of my hard drive and on old CD's. I'm in awe everytime I see them and listen to them. Nothing like it.
Focal Length 600 - Canon Lens
f/11 - 640th at ISO 400
Agreed it needs some brightening/contrast adjustment but a great shot! I love the compression from the focal lenth, which adds to the chaos. Seen this many times but never had the lens to capture it like this!
Janet: Are these fun or what? I'm always a bit closer and have secured field access in the past (aobut 75% of the time). I also know that you can't always get closer.
My only comment is that they tend to be going away from the viewer. For some reason this sort of bugs me. There seems to be somewhat of a cast (hue) to the color of the whites, could be exposure or contrast.
Other than those items, it is a goosey shot! I like it.
I think this site is going to the birds!
Just going to the birds temporarily, Randy. I'm an opportunist so there'll be other than birds among the pictures I'll be posting in the future. I assume the same for you and Janet...
Meanwhile, Janet, what a neat shot. I've got to find myself a spot down in Oregon where I can get a concentration of geese, ducks, whatever, like this. I do agree with the others in wanting a contrast boost.
I agree with all of you who have suggested that I boost my whites. I shot this on a very cloudy day - so my light was a little off to begin with (Hence my whining about geese and sunshine envy on Randy's post). It also seems that I quickly lose detail in the white areas as I attempt to brighten. I acknowledge that I'm a novice Photoshop CS hacker, but am improving. Of course I will post other photos than birds, but I do love birding photography. To me it's extremely challenging, and the rare time that I get what I like is exciting.
In mentioning bird posts and since it has come up in a somewhat negative light, I will say that I do like AJ's site very much. And I have felt free there to post some of my most atrocious bird photo results and open myself for specific technical advice. I have learned a lot from those guys, and they have some very nice super shooters over there. Thank goodness I don't have to choose all here or all there, because each place is excellent in its own way. I have appreciated all those who comment where I can improve my results. Thanks
Simply amazing to see such numbers of fowl in such a close proximity. I think a tad bit more contrast would make the photo show a bit better. This type of photo, IMO, is not the type that is able to be considered great for the composition and technicals of the photo itself, rather only great for the overwhelming showing of the amazing content that nature can provide.
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9 repliesI always love the geese pictures. That's because I have dozens of them stashed away in the dusty corners of my hard drive and on old CD's. I'm in awe everytime I see them and listen to them. Nothing like it.
Focal Length 600 - Canon Lens
f/11 - 640th at ISO 400
Janet B
My only nit would be to brighten it up a bit - like 1/4 - 1/2 a stop to get the whites whiter.
Other than that I'm liking this quite well!!
My only comment is that they tend to be going away from the viewer. For some reason this sort of bugs me. There seems to be somewhat of a cast (hue) to the color of the whites, could be exposure or contrast.
Other than those items, it is a goosey shot! I like it.
I think this site is going to the birds!
RWH
Meanwhile, Janet, what a neat shot. I've got to find myself a spot down in Oregon where I can get a concentration of geese, ducks, whatever, like this. I do agree with the others in wanting a contrast boost.
Randy
In mentioning bird posts and since it has come up in a somewhat negative light, I will say that I do like AJ's site very much. And I have felt free there to post some of my most atrocious bird photo results and open myself for specific technical advice. I have learned a lot from those guys, and they have some very nice super shooters over there. Thank goodness I don't have to choose all here or all there, because each place is excellent in its own way. I have appreciated all those who comment where I can improve my results. Thanks
Janet B