Results 1 to 8 of 8

Thread: Wanna be just like Daddy!

  1. #1
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Southwest Michigan
    Posts
    1,359
    Threads
    152
    Thank You Posts

    Default Wanna be just like Daddy!

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    Hello, went out this morning to see what migratory ducks have arrived. A few are starting to show up. There were only a few cygnets this spring and I remember getting some memory shots of this one. As you can see fall is just starting to turn the trees and water plants. Thanks for looking and hope you enjoy.

    7D, iso 200, 1/2000, 400mm on 100-400mm 5.6.

  2. #2
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Long Island, New York
    Posts
    6,275
    Threads
    574
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Gary, What a beautiful fall image. I love the layers of color in the background and your title is perfect. Only thing I might play with is trimming a bit from the top, which will move the birds higher in the frame.

  3. Thanks Gary Esman thanked for this post
  4. #3
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Florida
    Posts
    3,911
    Threads
    459
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Beautiful image and perfect title like Grace said. Well done.

  5. Thanks Gary Esman thanked for this post
  6. #4
    Publisher Arthur Morris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Indian Lake Estates, FL
    Posts
    32,506
    Threads
    1,433
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Both birds sharp. EXP good. Wing position of the adult is perfect as we have a nice view of the far underwing. Wish the the front bird were in the full downstroke. I see no reason at all to crop from the top.... One or two light spots in the BKGR and the one branch above the birds might merit your attention.
    BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.

    BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.

    Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,

    E-mail me at samandmayasgrandpa@att.net.










  7. Thanks Gary Esman thanked for this post
  8. #5
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Long Island, New York
    Posts
    6,275
    Threads
    574
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Artie, When I do a browser scroll and elimiate those fringes of light green foliage that border the top edge, I find that my eye has no reason at all to wander from Gary's beautiful subjects. I am talking about a very minor amount. That also puts the birds slightly higher in the frame which I find pleasing as well. Thank you for making me verbalize (in writing) my idea.

  9. #6
    Publisher Arthur Morris's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Indian Lake Estates, FL
    Posts
    32,506
    Threads
    1,433
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Understood. I would much rather deal with the light areas at the top than have more room below the birds than above. Especially since they are headed up
    BIRDS AS ART Blog: great info and lessons, lots of images with our legendary BAA educational Captions; we will not sell you junk. 30+ years of long lens experience/e-mail with gear questions.

    BIRDS AS ART Online Store: we will not sell you junk. 35 years of long lens experience. Please e-mail with gear questions.

    Check out the new SONY e-Guide and videos that I did with Patrick Sparkman here. Ten percent discount for BPN members,

    E-mail me at samandmayasgrandpa@att.net.










  10. #7
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Oct 2009
    Location
    Southwest Michigan
    Posts
    1,359
    Threads
    152
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Thank you all for your comments appreciate your time!

    Gary.

  11. #8
    Avian Moderator Randy Stout's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    SW Michigan
    Posts
    14,112
    Threads
    820
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Gary:

    Very nice pair here, nice to see them in formation.
    Touch of fall creeping in.
    I like the juvi showing his developing plumage.

    Hope to get out this week sometime.

    Cheers

    Randy
    MY BPN ALBUMS

    "Tact is the art of making a point without making an enemy" Sir Isaac Newton

  12. Thanks Gary Esman thanked for this post

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics