Recent Portraits

riddim_maker

Just pick your favorite

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Giphsub

Do I have to??!?

Alright, number 4.

Maestro

Amazing portraits Russ. I really like the goose portraits. The color of the beak and the eyes with the wonderfully white feathers stand out. I like the juvenile BCNH in flight though and the hummingbird shot is outstanding. It's really too hard to pick.

P.S. I don't think the last qualifies as a portrait.

Harryb

Excellent set Russ.

Ric Grupe

I love 'em all...but, that Hummer is the winner IMO.

Great stuff, Russ.

PrescottPhotog

riddim_maker wrote:

Just pick your favorite

Russ, They are all beautiful shots but #2 has to be my fav for its colors. What a regal mix of greens, golds and browns. On a larger bird it would look like royalty. Gongrats !!..

dbaker1221

sweet captures Russ 1&2 for me plus I always like hummer shots

BigAl

Nice set Russ Difficult to pick a winner, but for me it would be between the starling, the hummer and the grebe.

riddim_maker

Giphsub wrote:

Do I have to??!?

Alright, number 4.

Thanks Mike, I'm glad you did:D

riddim_maker

Maestro wrote:

Amazing portraits Russ. I really like the goose portraits. The color of the beak and the eyes with the wonderfully white feathers stand out. I like the juvenile BCNH in flight though and the hummingbird shot is outstanding. It's really too hard to pick.

P.S. I don't think the last qualifies as a portrait.

I just couldn't resist those flippers

riddim_maker

Harryb wrote:

Excellent set Russ.

Thanks Harry

Pixel Popper

WOW! I am absolutely AMAZED by the stunning clarity of these images. Details like I don't often see. Most Excellent.

If I had to choose a favorite, I would go with # 2. I love the tonal range in that bird's color palatte, and your superior job of spot on focus, exposure, and contrast. That's a real winner in my book!

riddim_maker

Ric Grupe wrote:

I love 'em all...but, that Hummer is the winner IMO.

Great stuff, Russ.

Thanks Ric,
the hummer seems to be an overall favorite.
I should mention that this is the only image in this set
taken with my old 20D + 300 f4

jwear

only one thing a BIF a portrait it does not make nice clean shots

bfjr

Too Sharp

Got any B-Aids

Albert Dickson

Realy sharp images. I like #2 a lot.

Hauer

Stunning shots, Russ. Well done!

Cheers - Herman

riddim_maker

PrescottPhotog wrote:

Russ, They are all beautiful shots but #2 has to be my fav for its colors. What a regal mix of greens, golds and browns. On a larger bird it would look like royalty. Gongrats !!..

These colors on the starling are better discernible on overcast days.
Thanks Chris

riddim_maker

dbaker1221 wrote:

sweet captures Russ 1&2 for me plus I always like hummer shots

Thanks Dave

riddim_maker

BigAl wrote:

Nice set Russ Difficult to pick a winner, but for me it would be between the starling, the hummer and the grebe.

Good choice, thanks for participating Al.

riddim_maker

Pixel Popper wrote:

WOW! I am absolutely AMAZED by the stunning clarity of these images. Details like I don't often see. Most Excellent.

If I had to choose a favorite, I would go with # 2. I love the tonal range in that bird's color palatte, and your superior job of spot on focus, exposure, and contrast. That's a real winner in my book!

Thank you so much for your observation and compliment

riddim_maker

jwear wrote:

only one thing a BIF a portrait it does not make nice clean shots

Oh! the juvi BCNH was just posing in the air with extended wings:D

riddim_maker

bfjr wrote:

Too Sharp

Got any B-Aids

What did the images cut your screen Ben? ...:tough

Osprey Whisperer

Nice series Russ. Like the juvy night heron flight shot and the previous hummer. I'd like to see a bit more room on some of these. Feel a bit tight on the comp/crop.