a few from St Augustine Rookery

Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
edited March 18, 2006 in Wildlife
As usual the light and metering of it is pretty challenging.
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lots of this going on:
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I wanted to grab a shot of the lighthouse last year and never did. So this season I made sure it was on my list.
Shot with D200 and 18-200VR:
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Have many more to process but will wait till I return home.

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  • RohirrimRohirrim Registered Users Posts: 1,889 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Nice captures Trish.
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  • ginger_55ginger_55 Registered Users Posts: 8,416 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Nice shots, Trish!

    I am glad to hear that shooting those egrets makes for "challenging" lighting. When I first saw my photos from my wilder looking, but still egrets, rookery, taken on Monday, well..............I was dismayed to say the least. I have found some I like, and some of those are even in focus, but I still feel very "light challenged".

    I shot a lot at 100 ISO, finally found a few good ones, even as it got darker. And naturally the resolution is better than my usual 3200, or even 800, so now I am more confused. Whether to shoot hundreds and hope I get a very, very limited number at lower ISOs, or to go for the "more" and start with ISO400.

    I really like your shots, and I love your lighthouse. I have never been to that area.

    ginger
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  • ehughesehughes Registered Users Posts: 1,675 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Very nice Trish....
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  • PaavoPaavo Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Hi Trish!
    Great shots, as usual. Glad you got the lighthouse. It's a cool one!

    Can't wait to get out to the Gator Farm and check things out. Is it getting busy or still too early?
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  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Rohirrim wrote:
    Nice captures Trish.
    thanks Steve.
  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    ginger_55 wrote:
    Nice shots, Trish!

    I am glad to hear that shooting those egrets makes for "challenging" lighting. When I first saw my photos from my wilder looking, but still egrets, rookery, taken on Monday, well..............I was dismayed to say the least. I have found some I like, and some of those are even in focus, but I still feel very "light challenged".

    I shot a lot at 100 ISO, finally found a few good ones, even as it got darker. And naturally the resolution is better than my usual 3200, or even 800, so now I am more confused. Whether to shoot hundreds and hope I get a very, very limited number at lower ISOs, or to go for the "more" and start with ISO400.

    I really like your shots, and I love your lighthouse. I have never been to that area.

    ginger

    hi ginger,
    Thanks! yes I am light challenged! The light here can be harsh. I sometimes don't know why I attempt to shoot after 8:30 AM or before 5:30PM?? i guess for practice. I shot some scenics today that I love. I am going to try to do more of that...
  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    ehughes wrote:
    Very nice Trish....

    Thanks Ed.
  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Paavo wrote:
    Hi Trish!
    Great shots, as usual. Glad you got the lighthouse. It's a cool one!

    Can't wait to get out to the Gator Farm and check things out. Is it getting busy or still too early?

    Hi Kevin,
    We need to talk! Found some wonderful driftwood shots for you!

    The rookery ... a bit early yet in my opinion. There are shots...especially flight. just anxious for everything to get in full swing.
  • PaavoPaavo Registered Users Posts: 108 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Trish323 wrote:
    Hi Kevin,
    We need to talk! Found some wonderful driftwood shots for you!

    The rookery ... a bit early yet in my opinion. There are shots...especially flight. just anxious for everything to get in full swing.

    Anytime, dear, anytime!! mwink.gif Been meaning to PM you.

    Really love your avatar!! iloveyou.gif You one hot mama! :tuesday
    Seriously though...very lovely shot!
    Kevin
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  • DeeDee Registered Users Posts: 2,981 Major grins
    edited March 16, 2006
    Love the lighthouse!
    That is really a great shot.

    Oh, and the birds are neat too. Too many good bird photographers on this site though!:):
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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,952 moderator
    edited March 17, 2006
    Trish, you're giving old Harry a run for his money :D Nice work!
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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 17, 2006
    Good ones Trish. I got up there the days after you and had a fine time.
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  • Trish323Trish323 Registered Users Posts: 908 Major grins
    edited March 18, 2006
    Harryb wrote:
    Good ones Trish. I got up there the days after you and had a fine time.
    Saw your post, looks like you had a great day!!!clap.gif
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