Wee walkabout Lake Dora

KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
edited April 22, 2005 in Wildlife
Hi All,

My FZ10 had been away for 8 weeks for warranty service. So when it arrived back into my hands, I was ready to explore! Near the sleepy town of Mount Dora, Florida lies Lake Dora. The following images are just a small taste of some of the beauty around it's shores. I hope you enjoy!
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Regards,
Kirwin

Comments

  • ShakeyShakey Registered Users Posts: 1,004 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Fantastic set. The quality of the photos on this site just keep getting better and better.
    Thanks for sharing!clap.gif



    Tim
  • Phil U.Phil U. Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Kirwin wrote:
    The following images are just a small taste of some of the beauty around it's shores.


    ...and you sure showed us some beauty. Great set! thumb.gif

    Suggestion: Invest in a polarizer to cut some of the glare off the water in #2
    -Phil
    http://philu.smugmug.com
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Hey Kerwin,

    Really fine set of pics. clap.gif I loved the Moorhen and chick shot.
    Harry
    http://behret.smugmug.com/ NANPA member
    How many photographers does it take to change a light bulb? 50. One to change the bulb, and forty-nine to say, "I could have done that better!"
  • bfjrbfjr Registered Users Posts: 10,980 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Hi ya Kirwin
    Thanks for the walk thumb.gif
    Great Set, glad you got her back. What was wrong??
    Benjamin
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  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Thanks Tim for your kind comment.:D


    Shakey wrote:
    Fantastic set. The quality of the photos on this site just keep getting better and better.
    Thanks for sharing!clap.gif



    Tim
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Hi Phil,

    I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Already have a polarizer... just didn't use it in this outing. I snapped several... Ok tens of shots of that gator. In many of the images the water wasn't blown/overexposed but I ended up giving this shot a try on the forum. To me I thought the white all around the gator emphasized the suject along with it's reflection. Was just experimenting with something new to see what kind of response it might evoke. Greatly appreciate your comments and thanks for stoppin' by!
    Phil U. wrote:
    ...and you sure showed us some beauty. Great set! thumb.gif

    Suggestion: Invest in a polarizer to cut some of the glare off the water in #2
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Wow, thats quite the wide assortment, well done! thumb.gif My fav is the mother and baby bird, terrific. clap.gif Very very cool, thanks for sharing!


    AJ
    http://northlight.smugmug.com/
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Hi Herry... I mean Harry,:poke

    Thanks for ID'ing the image for me. Still learning the names of all these Florida birds. Thanks for havin' a look-see.:D
    Harryb wrote:
    Hey Kerwin,

    Really fine set of pics. clap.gif I loved the Moorhen and chick shot.
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Hi Ben,

    I'm glad you enjoyed!:D Zoom mechanism wasn't working properly, and the sensor was burning horizontal bands into my images on high contrast areas. (ie reflections, theater lights, sunsets,) All appears to be working well now!thumb.gif
    bfjr wrote:
    Hi ya Kirwin
    Thanks for the walk thumb.gif
    Great Set, glad you got her back. What was wrong??
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • Phil U.Phil U. Registered Users Posts: 1,330 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Kirwin wrote:
    Hi Phil,

    I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Already have a polarizer... just didn't use it in this outing. I snapped several... Ok tens of shots of that gator. In many of the images the water wasn't blown/overexposed but I ended up giving this shot a try on the forum. To me I thought the white all around the gator emphasized the suject along with it's reflection. Was just experimenting with something new to see what kind of response it might evoke. Greatly appreciate your comments and thanks for stoppin' by!

    Gotcha - and it's just my opinion but for me the blown water is actually distracting attention from the gator. I don't know what the other shots look like so maybe in those he blended in too much making you choose this one.
    -Phil
    http://philu.smugmug.com
  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited April 21, 2005
    Good work Kirwin thumb.gifthumb.gif


    I agree with Phil, that a few of the water shots have some distracting hot spots ne_nau.gif Mainly the croc shots. It might have been worth attaching the polarizer for these shots.


    All in all, very sharp and colorful shots clap.gif

    Thanks for sharing these,
    Steve
    SmugMug Support Hero
  • KhaosKhaos Registered Users Posts: 2,435 Major grins
    edited April 21, 2005
    Nice set. I like the silhouette.
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2005
    Really do appreciate your input! Can't grow without the critiques. Thanks again.
    Phil U. wrote:
    Gotcha - and it's just my opinion but for me the blown water is actually distracting attention from the gator. I don't know what the other shots look like so maybe in those he blended in too much making you choose this one.
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2005
    Hi Steve,

    Appreciate the critique, helps to produce better images in the future! Thanks for having a look-see.:D
    Steve Cavigliano wrote:
    Good work Kirwin thumb.gifthumb.gif


    I agree with Phil, that a few of the water shots have some distracting hot spots ne_nau.gif Mainly the croc shots. It might have been worth attaching the polarizer for these shots.


    All in all, very sharp and colorful shots clap.gif

    Thanks for sharing these,
    Steve
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2005
    Hi Khaos,

    Thanks for taking the tour! I'm glad you enjoyed!
    Khaos wrote:
    Nice set. I like the silhouette.
    Regards,
    Kirwin
  • KirwinKirwin Registered Users Posts: 417 Major grins
    edited April 22, 2005
    Hi MuskyDude,

    Sorry 'bout that... didn't mean to overlook your post! Sometimes I have a hard time following this format. I guess I'm used to DPReview's format.eek7.gif

    Thanks... First time I have captured a baby Moorhen. So ugly it's cute.:D I'm glad you enjoyed the image!

    MuskyDude wrote:
    Wow, thats quite the wide assortment, well done! thumb.gif My fav is the mother and baby bird, terrific. clap.gif Very very cool, thanks for sharing!


    AJ
    Regards,
    Kirwin
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