Getting back in the swing of things

jeff lapoint

Its been some time since my last shoot and now that I'm on a more mellow rotation I 'll have much more time for photography. As usual, Jeff and Ben helped me get back into the groove.

We were greeted right away by the flight of the pelicans







I'm still just a beginner in the Art of the Osprey, but some more time with my Nikonian friends may help to increase my skill level.



Here's a quick hint if you're shooting with Jeff and Ben: wear tough long pants not workout shorts. These guys went on a quest for a raptor shot through the mother of all scree fields and I was foolish enough to follow. After 3 showers, I still picking briars out of places I didn't know existed



Still working on my unicorn: the cormorant in flight shot



I'll spare you the commentary on the rest
















All in all a wonderful day shooting and I also had the pleasure of meeting forum member Dallas. Thanks for helping me get back into things lads!

Thanks for hanging in there for a very long post!!

-j

bfjr

WTG Doc
all of em are good to great
couple nit's ready .............

Peli's and commorrants could use a tad less exposure (no worries blew out most of mine too)

Hawk shot is sweet, but use the clone and or healing brush to remove offending branch, then I think it would be perfect!

GBH on pole could use a little fill flash or a levels layer PS to bring out details.

the rest pretty much rock, always a pleasure to have your company, besides Jeff may need EMT attention any day now !! :lol4

Here's a quick hint if you're shooting with Jeff and Ben: wear tough long pants not workout shorts. These guys went on a quest for a raptor shot through the mother of all scree fields and I was foolish enough to follow. After 3 showers, I still picking briars out of places I didn't know existed

Whine Whine ........... Yo if you gonna play in the big leagues better come dressed for success !! :rambo :lol

jeff lapoint

Thanks Ben!

Yeah the pelis were tough on me, but I didnt see any zero's on the PS dropper so I let it slide. Good thing for me to keep in mind for next time.

I have a cloned version of the hawk, but I was so proud to have shot it from the bush

As always, I appreciate the suggestions!! Keep em coming

bfjr

jeff lapoint wrote:

Thanks Ben!

I have a cloned version of the hawk, but I was so proud to have shot it from the bush

Well on second thought you bled for it ......... so I can dig you'r feelings

jwear

very nice jeff good to shoot again ,it was good to have another adult to talk to again I am with Ben, love the hawk --that was a great hunt Ben has given you the this and that -ggod to have you posting and shooting again

jeff lapoint

jwear wrote:

very nice jeff good to shoot again ,it was good to have another adult to talk to again I am with Ben, love the hawk --that was a great hunt Ben has given you the this and that -ggod to have you posting and shooting again

thanks jeff! it was good to see you as well. with my schedule this month, we'll have to make sure we take advantage of it and shoot together more often.

-j

Maestro

Getting back in the swing of things?
Naw, you are already there. Excellent shots; especially the ones of the pelicans taking flight from the water.

jeff lapoint

Maestro wrote:

Naw, you are already there. Excellent shots; especially the ones of the pelicans taking flight from the water.

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Thanks Maestro! That shot was my favorite of the bunch as well. It may not be technically perfect, by it is different and was kinda exciting to watch happen.

-j

helmet155

Jeff, nice meeting you yesterday at Bolsa...looking at these pictures you seem to be already back in the swing of things!!