Colors In Nature

riddim_maker

Hi all,

haven't been posting, nor lurking, for a while.
Some of us still have to get out and toil to buy more the goodies unfortunately:cry
Nonetheless, I haven't stopped photographing my favorite subjects.

I'm constantly in awe of all the colors in nature that most of us are fortunate enough to perceive.
The following is my recent attempt at capturing some of that natural beauty.

Enjoy and let me know what you think

FLOWER POWER (Tulips)






NEW LIFE WITH A FLAIR (baby Coot)






THE EVER FLAMBOYANT MANDARIN DUCK (sleeping beauty)






THE SUBTLE COLORS OF THE AMERICAN AVOCET IN ITS ENVIRONMENT






DARK BEAUTY (black-chinned hummingbird)






COLORFUL PEOPLE






REFLECTIONS






THANKS TO OUR SUN FOR MAKING ALL THESE COLORS VISIBLE TO US

EphTwoEight

Wow! They are all amazing!

That last one... are them really little trees? Or are you just that much closer to the sun?

saurora

You may have been away for awhile, but you sure haven't lost your touch, Russ! Beautiful set of shots! Nice comp and color on the tulips. The baby coot is soooo ugly, you have to love him! Amazing detail and color on the Mandarin. All are great shots, but the one that I find myself getting lost in, is the reflection shot of the water. The colors and textures are really captivating and lovely to linger over.

PrescottPhotog

riddim_maker wrote:

Hi all, haven't been posting, nor lurking, for a while.

Hey Russ, Welcome back. I've been wondering where you disappeared to for so long.

You've posted an absolutely wonderful collection of beautiful photos, looks like you haven't lost the touch.:ivar

Good to see you posting again, looking forward to many more great shots..

riddim_maker

EphTwoEight wrote:

Wow! They are all amazing!

That last one... are them really little trees? Or are you just that much closer to the sun?

Thank you very much for your compliment.
The sunset and palmtrees photo was taken with a 500mm lens + 1.4 TC,
this combination helps compress distant subjects making it seem as it they're
closer than they really are. The palmtrees were approximately a half a mile away.

Giphsub

Great set Russ! Good to see you back posting again. That is a lovely variety of beautiful shots

Jack'll do

Outstanding series. Especially love the image of the Mandarin duck I have never seen one before.

The Curious Camel

Hi Russ, I don't really get around much here but when I seen your fantastic shots I had to comment.

Every one is fabulous. The colors, detail and wow factor for all are awesome.

Peace, gail.:D

dbaker1221

Well done Russ....beautiful colors on fantastic captures:ivar

Ric Grupe

All terrific, Russ.

The wee coot is the one that pleases me most.

JavaLover

Ric Grupe wrote:

All terrific, Russ.

The wee coot is the one that pleases me most.

I loved this little guy too, totally adorable.

Gorgeous photos. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful colors for those of us that live in color deprived places.

Harryb

Outstanding images Russ.

Sorry about you having to do the "W" thing. :cry

Cuong

Colors of nature are all around us, but you captured them beautifully.

Cuong

Maestro

Whoa! Awesome. Great color and you handled the DOF very well in those close-up shots!

Arvan

:jawdrop

riddim_maker

saurora wrote:

You may have been away for awhile, but you sure haven't lost your touch, Russ! Beautiful set of shots! Nice comp and color on the tulips. The baby coot is soooo ugly, you have to love him! Amazing detail and color on the Mandarin. All are great shots, but the one that I find myself getting lost in, is the reflection shot of the water. The colors and textures are really captivating and lovely to linger over.

Thanks for your kind comments Susan, I try to practice photography every chance I get.
I agree that the reflection shot does demand more than just a fleeting glance.
This was taken while I was trying to find different angles for photographing the Mandarin duck.
With all the beautiful wildlife at this pond it isn't difficult to overlook a scene as this.

riddim_maker

PrescottPhotog wrote:

Hey Russ, Welcome back. I've been wondering where you disappeared to for so long.

You've posted an absolutely wonderful collection of beautiful photos, looks like you haven't lost the touch.:ivar

Good to see you posting again, looking forward to many more great shots..

Thanks Chris, it seems like a while since I've posted anything indeed and, ofcourse, checking out all the goings on here.
Although, I must admit, I't's nice to be posting and getting feedback on my efforts and doing the same for others.
BTW, how's the 40D working out for you?

riddim_maker

Giphsub wrote:

Great set Russ! Good to see you back posting again. That is a lovely variety of beautiful shots

Thanks Mike, it's nice to be back.

thefireguy

The second picture is amazing.

WildWally

Very nice shots !!!

riddim_maker

Jack'll do wrote:

Outstanding series. Especially love the image of the Mandarin duck I have never seen one before.

Thanks Jack (or John:D )
The Mandarin is also one of my favorites.
He gave us quite a show before settling in for a siesta.
More to come in future posts

riddim_maker

The Curious Camel wrote:

Hi Russ, I don't really get around much here but when I seen your fantastic shots I had to comment.

Every one is fabulous. The colors, detail and wow factor for all are awesome.

Peace, gail.:D

Thanks Gail, I really appreciate you stopping by and commenting.
Please stop by more often

riddim_maker

dbaker1221 wrote:

Well done Russ....beautiful colors on fantastic captures:ivar

Thanks Dave

riddim_maker

Ric Grupe wrote:

All terrific, Russ.

The wee coot is the one that pleases me most.

Thanks Ric,
It must've just hatched when I captured it.
It was struggling to get around unlike its other siblings.

riddim_maker

JavaLover wrote:

I loved this little guy too, totally adorable.

Gorgeous photos. Thank you for sharing all the wonderful colors for those of us that live in color deprived places.

Thanks Theresa,
I'm happy to bring some color to your world,
but Arizona is not particularly color deprived

riddim_maker

Harryb wrote:

Outstanding images Russ.

Sorry about you having to do the "W" thing. :cry

Thanks Harry,
although in my case work is lots of fun but just time consuming,
I play music for a living and with the summer comes lots of parties...umm, work :ivar

JavaLover

riddim_maker wrote:

Thanks Theresa,
I'm happy to bring some color to your world,
but Arizona is not particularly color deprived

You are right there is plenty of tan and brown and a little green here and there. Unfortunately where I live is between two Indian reservations and not the prettiest place in AZ. Makes me appreciate other desert areas and the mountains.

Giphsub

riddim_maker wrote:

Thanks Harry,
although in my case work is lots of fun but just time consuming,
I play music for a living and with the summer comes lots of parties...umm, work :ivar

you lucky bugger! What do you play Russ?

jwear

back to page one as I told you this is a great thread an artist you are x 2 really good Russ

Awais Yaqub

Stunning work !! thanks for sharing !!

dlplumer

Awesome shots! What did you use to shoot the Mandarin Duck?

Thanks.