Ok, be kind...

DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
edited September 11, 2008 in Wildlife
Hi,

I'm a newbie, so be kind. Been a member for a while, but haven't posted any picts. Here's a few recent bird photos (hope I did it right).

All were taken with a Canon 40D using a 170-500mm lens, hand-held.

docdpp


1. Loggerhead Shrike
http://pickensphotos.smugmug.com/photos/352997800_yRUZT-XL.jpg

2. Lilac-breasted Roller (Kruger Park, South Africa)
http://pickensphotos.smugmug.com/photos/345605918_9jPNh-XL.jpg

3. Eastern Bluebird
http://pickensphotos.smugmug.com/photos/345612127_Dzr79-XL.jpg

Docdpp

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  • CatoCato Registered Users Posts: 287 Major grins
    edited September 6, 2008
    Docdpp wrote:
    Hi,

    I'm a newbie, so be kind. Been a member for a while, but haven't posted any picts. Here's a few recent bird photos (hope I did it right).

    All were taken with a Canon 40D using a 170-500mm lens, hand-held.

    docdpp


    1. Loggerhead Shrike
    http://pickensphotos.smugmug.com/photos/352997800_yRUZT-XL.jpg

    2. Lilac-breasted Roller (Kruger Park, South Africa)
    http://pickensphotos.smugmug.com/photos/345605918_9jPNh-XL.jpg

    3. Eastern Bluebird
    http://pickensphotos.smugmug.com/photos/345612127_Dzr79-XL.jpg

    Docdpp

    Hmm, the photos aren't showing up, only the links. Did you click the little "Insert Image" icon? Looks like a couple of gray mountains on a yellow background.
    http://catographer.smugmug.com/

    Shooter on a shoestring.
  • MaestroMaestro Registered Users Posts: 5,395 Major grins
    edited September 6, 2008
    Love the roller! Great color and sharp. The shrike is quite good too. The brown dead leaves give some color to the image of the black and white shrike. The bluebird is nice, but seems a bit OOF. Either way, you are off to a great start. Welcome and post more.
    Stephen
    www.capture-the-pixel.com

  • DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2008
    Thanks
    Thanks for the comments.

    What does OOF mean?

    Sorry, I'm still learning.

    docdpp
  • DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2008
    Opps
    I didn't use an Insert Image thingy. I just copied and pasted the links.

    Maestro was able to open them though.

    docdpp
    Cato wrote:
    Hmm, the photos aren't showing up, only the links. Did you click the little "Insert Image" icon? Looks like a couple of gray mountains on a yellow background.
  • CatoCato Registered Users Posts: 287 Major grins
    edited September 6, 2008
    Docdpp wrote:
    Thanks for the comments.

    What does OOF mean?

    Sorry, I'm still learning.

    docdpp

    Don't apologize, you (and I) are still learning. :D

    OOF = Out Of Focus. Assuming you used your camera's auto focus (AF), it may have either focused on something else (front of the post? tailfeathers?), or it just banged up the focus all on its own. Or, the bird was moving slightly, and the shutter speed wasn't fast enough to "freeze" it. AF is often not perfect, but usually "good enough". I can't really tell in this shot - the subject is too small relative to the size of the frame - but I'm not a real photographer.

    I like the colors in the roller.
    http://catographer.smugmug.com/

    Shooter on a shoestring.
  • DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 6, 2008
    Got it Thanks
    Got it. It is probably a bit OOF due to the hand held non-IS lens.

    I have some more shots of birds I took at Kruger I'll post soon.

    Thanks,

    docdpp

    Cato wrote:
    Don't apologize, you (and I) are still learning. :D

    OOF = Out Of Focus. Assuming you used your camera's auto focus (AF), it may have either focused on something else (front of the post? tailfeathers?), or it just banged up the focus all on its own. Or, the bird was moving slightly, and the shutter speed wasn't fast enough to "freeze" it. AF is often not perfect, but usually "good enough". I can't really tell in this shot - the subject is too small relative to the size of the frame - but I'm not a real photographer.

    I like the colors in the roller.
  • digismiledigismile Registered Users Posts: 955 Major grins
    edited September 6, 2008
    Pictures are sharp and the color is good. About the only thing I would mention is that I think the birds are a little too centered in the photos. A little bit of cropping would definitely do the trick!

    Nice post :D
    Brad

    www.digismile.ca
  • dbaker1221dbaker1221 Registered Users Posts: 4,482 Major grins
    edited September 7, 2008
    well donethumb.gif very niceclap.gif
    **If I keep shooting, I'm bound to hit something**
    Dave
  • DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 7, 2008
    Thanks for the comments
    Thanks folks,

    Now I'm not afraid to post others at some point. You are very kind.

    docdpp
  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    The images look pretty good. In the future don't do a link just embed the picture in your post. I'm a lazy SOB and hate extra mouse clicks.

    I would try cropping the images and see how that works. Also on your comp it isn't effective to have your subjects so centered.
    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!"
  • DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    Thanks Harry,

    I'll try posting one with an imbedded image.

    I'm on this site because i want to learn, thanks for the tips.

    docdpp
  • DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 10, 2008
    Harry,

    I'm a little confused. What extra mouse clicks? Is there a way to view the posts to where imbedded photos show up without clicking anything?

    That may be where I'm mixed up on the other thread where I'm trying to post an imbedded image.

    docdpp
    Harryb wrote:
    The images look pretty good. In the future don't do a link just embed the picture in your post. I'm a lazy SOB and hate extra mouse clicks.

    I would try cropping the images and see how that works. Also on your comp it isn't effective to have your subjects so centered.
  • DocdppDocdpp Registered Users Posts: 85 Big grins
    edited September 11, 2008
    I figured it out Harry. Sorry for the trouble.

    I had to change my settings to show the imbedded image.

    thanks,

    doc

    Docdpp wrote:
    Harry,

    I'm a little confused. What extra mouse clicks? Is there a way to view the posts to where imbedded photos show up without clicking anything?

    That may be where I'm mixed up on the other thread where I'm trying to post an imbedded image.

    docdpp
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