Some birds

ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
edited April 1, 2006 in Wildlife
Had some fair light before the storms rolled in, still had to use ISO 800. C&C always welcome and appreciated.

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Getting closer but still a fair crop on this one
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I so wish this had been in focus, but I'm posting anyway.

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  • Ric GrupeRic Grupe Registered Users Posts: 9,522 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    That Jay looks like he's laughing at you. rolleyes1.gif

    Very nice, Thusie.thumb.gif
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    nice detail T...no lightning in the storms ?
  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Humungus wrote:
    nice detail T...no lightning in the storms ?

    Nope nothing yet. I really hope to give lightning shots a try. Probably best look up the links and write down HOW to do it.:):

    Thanks Gus.
  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Ric Grupe wrote:
    That Jay looks like he's laughing at you. rolleyes1.gif

    Very nice, Thusie.thumb.gif

    Might be they are cheeky birds:D And thanks Ric
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Thusie wrote:
    Nope nothing yet. I really hope to give lightning shots a try. Probably best look up the links and write down HOW to do it.:):

    Thanks Gus.
    Easiest thing out...pm me when you are ready & i will show you. Seriously nothing to it.
  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Humungus wrote:
    Easiest thing out...pm me when you are ready & i will show you. Seriously nothing to it.

    Really?? Very cool thanks again Gus!
  • John MuellerJohn Mueller Registered Users Posts: 2,555 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Isnt it a bummer living in Ohio where we dont get many cool excotic birdsne_nau.gif
    Nice captures of the ones you got.
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  • Steve CaviglianoSteve Cavigliano Super Moderators Posts: 3,599 moderator
    edited March 31, 2006
    That Jay shot is very nice Thusie thumb.gif I like the sparrows and the feeder too. I wouldn't sweat the heavy cropping. Those guys are so small and skitish, you'd need a longgggggg (and expensive lens) to make them large enough, within the frame. Or, you could erect a hide :D Dunno, if sparrows are worth going to that much trouble for....Laughing.gif On the other hand, if you have kids you can let them use it as a tent when you're not shootingrolleyes1.gif


    Anyhow, good work and your Jays are prettier than ours :cry

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  • HarrybHarryb Registered Users, Retired Mod Posts: 22,708 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Nice work, your shots are continually improving clap.gif

    AND NO TREE RATS!!!!!! ylsuper.gifbiggrinbounce2.gif
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  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    John Mueller wrote:
    Isnt it a bummer living in Ohio where we dont get many cool excotic birdsne_nau.gif
    Nice captures of the ones you got.

    Thanks John, yes Ohio can be a bit of a bore, but the swifts,waxwings and hummers will be here soon, I hope.:):
  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Thanks Steve, sparrows are practice ( I get way excited when I get one in focus) and I've got to learn to use the 400 much better than I am now. Will get there, I hope:): Thanks again and it is very nice to be able to do those big crops!
  • gusgus Registered Users Posts: 16,209 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Thusie wrote:
    Thanks John, yes Ohio can be a bit of a bore, but the swifts,waxwings and hummers will be here soon, I hope.:):

    Your call has been addressed from afar T

    ...just popped a (big) box in the mail to you. Get ready with plenty of mangos & can of mace or 3. He stands about 6 tall & will keep an eye on the house for you whilst you out as well.

    ps...he will want everything announced with a broard aussie accent so dont upset him ok ?
  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Humungus wrote:
    Your call has been addressed from afar T

    ...just popped a (big) box in the mail to you. Get ready with plenty of mangos & can of mace or 3. He stands about 6 tall & will keep an eye on the house for you whilst you out as well.

    ps...he will want everything announced with a broard aussie accent so dont upset him ok ?
    Not nice causing people to spit their beverage all over their monitorlol3.giflolLord the feet:eek1
  • RohirrimRohirrim Registered Users Posts: 1,889 Major grins
    edited March 31, 2006
    Nice series Thusie, love the expression on the first one. Nice sharpness on the second. It might benefit from a little levels and or curves to set the black point and increase contrast.

    The third one is a neat behavior shot!
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  • ThusieThusie Registered Users Posts: 1,818 Major grins
    edited April 1, 2006
    Thanks Steve, been working on PP and boosting contrast:):

    Can hardly wait for the big package from OZ! Good practice a shooting a black subject and won't have to crop eitherrolleyes1.gif
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