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Today, 02:22 PM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

Hi Randy, great choice in the conversion, as the colouration really makes for a B/W conversion and can often eliminate distracting colours at times....

1 replies | 17 view(s)

Today, 01:11 PM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Kingfisher - subadult in Avian

Looks good Randy, I did increase that area exposure but yours is better - did you add more saturation /vibrance or point colours?

2 replies | 86 view(s)

Today, 12:06 PM

Randy Stout replied to a thread Kingfisher - subadult in Avian

Jon: I like the lighting overall, pretty dramatic, but would be tempted to brush in a little increased exposure in the area around the eye. ...

2 replies | 86 view(s)

Today, 12:03 PM

Andreas Liedmann started a thread Zebra in Wildlife

Hi folks ... very long ago that I have been to Africa :e3 , do miss it . Might get a chance to go in the end of the year Image taken in Zambia in...

0 replies | 9 view(s)

Today, 11:59 AM

Randy Stout started a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

This loon was taken two weeks ago on a dim/ rainy morning. I thought it cried out for a B&W conversion . Z9. 180-600 at 520 mm f/ 7.1. ISO 6400...

1 replies | 17 view(s)

Yesterday, 02:14 PM

Andreas Liedmann replied to a thread Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in Wildlife

Hi Jon .... funny looking pose of a serious Hare business !!! The main subject is showing well , just wish the second guy was more than a blob or...

4 replies | 73 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:50 AM

Andreas Liedmann replied to a thread White Throated Dipper ( juvenile ) VI in Avian

THX Jon ... for your comment , glad you like it . Actually the images with a faster SS are looking very different ... might post an example the...

2 replies | 89 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:48 AM

Andreas Liedmann replied to a thread White Throated Dipper V in Avian

THX Brian and Jon for your kind comments , much appreciated . @ Brian ... I hear you about the comp , sadly I have no more room at the top . I...

3 replies | 110 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:45 AM

Andreas Liedmann replied to a thread Singin Away in Avian

Hey Amigo ... RP does look better !! Purely personal taste , I would drive it further .... But hey it is just me :t3:bg3: Cheers Andreas

7 replies | 188 view(s)

Yesterday, 10:43 AM

Andreas Liedmann replied to a thread Moorhen in Avian

Hi Jon .. the subject , setting and the captured behavior is looking good to me . Color , tone and details ... are spot on for me in the main areas...

2 replies | 104 view(s)

Yesterday, 02:51 AM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in Wildlife

Good luck Jon, and I hope he gets used to you a bit. Maybe place some tasty, irresistible morsels near his spot :tinysmile_shy_t:

4 replies | 73 view(s)

Yesterday, 12:29 AM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines) in Macro and Flora

The subject can be adjusted to suit Jon, what it does do, is address the rather nasty blochy/saturated backdrop that is competing with the subject...

3 replies | 285 view(s)

06-25-2024, 04:32 PM

Jonathan Ashton started a thread Rhingia campestris in Macro and Flora

Hand held image captured in the back garden. OM-1 60mm macro Flash ISO 200 1/200 f11 ACR/PSCC

0 replies | 35 view(s)

06-25-2024, 04:24 PM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Orange tip (Anthocharis cardamines) in Macro and Flora

Not keen Steve but thanks, it looks a little thin to me.

3 replies | 285 view(s)

06-25-2024, 04:20 PM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in Wildlife

I agree Gabriela but easier said than done, they are in an open field - no chance of stealthy approach. The field is now fenced so they will have to...

4 replies | 73 view(s)

06-25-2024, 02:58 PM

Gabriela Plesea replied to a thread Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in Wildlife

Very cute... and that paw up says this little hare means business... You really need to get closer, Jon...I so look forward to your next post:bg3:...

4 replies | 73 view(s)

06-25-2024, 03:22 AM

Jonathan Ashton started a thread Kingfisher - subadult in Avian

Kingfisher - taken in a bird reserve - but not a set up, tricky light, any suggestions for improvement - or maybe just try again in better light. ...

2 replies | 86 view(s)

06-25-2024, 03:09 AM

Jonathan Ashton started a thread Brown hare (Lepus europaeus) in Wildlife

Brown hares fighting in the meadow, ideally they would be larger in the frame but I didn't want to crop any more, next time I'll have my 1.4TC with...

4 replies | 73 view(s)

06-25-2024, 02:53 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Leveret in Wildlife

Thanks Andreas, I did apply masks in ACR to make the large root darker and the soil on the left hand foreground.. after you mention it I think a...

5 replies | 97 view(s)

06-25-2024, 02:48 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Cockchafer in Macro and Flora

Thanks Steve for taking a look, I agree it could have been lifted a little more, I don't mind the naked twig on the right.

2 replies | 223 view(s)

06-25-2024, 02:43 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Singin Away in Avian

Pane 6 looks better to me Brian.

7 replies | 188 view(s)

06-24-2024, 11:00 PM

Brian Sump replied to a thread Singin Away in Avian

Jon and Andreas, after further inspection of the final image I do see the reds clipped. I’m stumped as the reds were not saturated until 245 in...

7 replies | 188 view(s)

06-24-2024, 04:25 PM

David Hillery started a thread Barn Swallows in Cypress, Texas in Introductions

I am David Hillery in Cypress, Texas. To introduce myself I will try to post a photo or two of my birds, which have used a nest on my apartment...

0 replies | 48 view(s)

06-24-2024, 03:50 PM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Singin Away in Avian

Brian: Did you pull it in and look and find something specific? Guess I'm not following your suggestion. I downloaded and cked with levels much of...

7 replies | 188 view(s)

06-24-2024, 03:44 PM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread White Throated Dipper ( juvenile ) VI in Avian

I'm not shy! I think the SS was a good one, the bird looks pretty sharp and considering it is in the water I'm not too sure how sharp it could be...

2 replies | 89 view(s)

06-24-2024, 11:11 AM

Andreas Liedmann started a thread White Throated Dipper ( juvenile ) VI in Avian

Hi folks .. for sure different approach that many of you might not like that much , regardless of that ... was trying to create something different...

2 replies | 89 view(s)

06-24-2024, 10:15 AM

Andreas Liedmann replied to a thread Singin Away in Avian

Hi Brian ... what a lovely looking bird , cool singing pose and the perch is fitting very well IMHO . Very cool stark contrast , making the subject...

7 replies | 188 view(s)

06-24-2024, 08:25 AM

Brian Sump replied to a thread Singin Away in Avian

Thanks for the comments Jon. All whites are in the low-mid 240s and whites definitely were not clipped in the orig capture. Did you pull it in...

7 replies | 188 view(s)

06-24-2024, 07:36 AM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Moorhen in Avian

A little busy with the leaves over the body but you can see the eye, and brightly coloured bill. Goes to show they will build their nests wherever,...

2 replies | 104 view(s)

06-24-2024, 06:00 AM

Andreas Liedmann replied to a thread European Kingfisher ( F ) XVI in Avian

Thanks Dan and Jon for your comments , much appreciated . @ Dan ... i think i´ll have the image you are asking for , but i wanted to go that...

7 replies | 197 view(s)