The intruder

[Rod Wiley]

This is another image created in Wyoming, This fellow was not welcome.

www.rjwileyphoto@comcast.net
www.adayintheswamp.com

Nikon D300
200-400
-3 ev f7.1 at 1/60
ISO 200

[Axel Hildebrandt]

Great interaction and behavior image. The intruder seems a bit intimidated. :) I wish for a slightly lower angle if that is possible.

[Jody Melanson]

Nice behavioral image.

[Doug Brown]

I like it as presented Rod! I'd like it even more if you posted at the 800 pixel limit! :)

[Rod Wiley]

Doug that brings up a problem I've been having, When I make the photo 800 pix I have to compress it down to around 4 or 5 to meet the less than 150KB rule. How do you get a photo to 800 pix and still meet the 150 rule. It works ok if there isn't much detail in the photo. Thanks for your help on the issue. Rod

[Arthur Morris]

Hey Rod, Was the exp comp -3 or -.3???

[Rod Wiley]

Thanks Art, that would be .3

[Doug Brown]

My apologies for not seeing your question Rod. First of all, the size limit is 200KB, not 150KB. I don't typically have a problem compressing my files. My work flow goes something like this. I edit the RAW file in Lightroom and then export to PS. I save the edited PSD file, and then I resave it as a full-sized JPG file (usually 1.5- 2.5MB). If I crop, say 4x6, I use 300 ppi. When I save for the web, I convert the PSD to 8 bit color, and then I convert to the sRGB color space. Then I resize the image to 800 pixels on the long side. I select 'Save As' and choose JPG. I don't use the 'Save for Web' option. The vast majority of my images will be 200KB in 9-11 quality range. Feel free to PM me if you have additional questions.

[Arthur Morris]

Thanks Art, that would be .3

Thanks Rod. That's what I figgered. However, -3 full stops would work if you are doing flash as main light which is always a possiblity with a Barn Swallow nest...

I love the pattern of the four birds, the interaction of the bickering birds, and the bottom bird looking up. The eye of the bottom bird could use some work...