Activity Stream - BirdPhotographers.net

Sort By	Time	Show
Recent Recent Popular Popular	Anytime Anytime Last 24 Hours Last 24 Hours Last 7 Days Last 7 Days Last 30 Days Last 30 Days	All All Photos Photos Forums Forums Articles Articles Blog Blogs

Today, 01:25 PM

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

Randy, it was very trendy in Advertising in the mid ‘90s, 4 colour B/W.

4 replies | 72 view(s)

Today, 12:56 PM

Randy Stout replied to a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

Jon: I mentioned that I added the eye color back in. It is so iconic for a loon, I couldn't leave it out! Randy

4 replies | 72 view(s)

Today, 06:32 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

No need to trouble you with calculations if it wasn't possible it wasn't - simple as that, the point I am making is that I find the big OOF tail...

3 replies | 61 view(s)

Today, 05:50 AM

Randy Stout replied to a thread Kingfisher - subadult in Avian

John: Just a curves adjustment . No color or sat changes. Brushed in the change with a 30% soft brush. Randy

3 replies | 116 view(s)

Today, 04:10 AM

Steve Kaluski replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

Thank you Jon, exactly how much DoF would I need to get the tail in focus as it slows away, but for me it’s the head a raised crest that is key. ...

3 replies | 61 view(s)

Today, 04:08 AM

Jonathan Ashton started a thread Golden bloomed grey long horned beetle (Agapanthia villosoviridescens) in Macro and Flora

I thought f11 might just have nailed it but not quite, stacking was not practicable due to the breeze. Model Name : OM-1 40-150 & MC14 Focal Length...

0 replies | 20 view(s)

Today, 03:59 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread Grey lourie in Avian

Different but doesn't quite float my boat, if DOF had been a little greater then the big dark tail would not have looked so fuzzy and consequently...

3 replies | 61 view(s)

Today, 03:54 AM

Jonathan Ashton replied to a thread B&W for a B&W bird in Avian

Looks very good indeed, tonal details and composition are spot on. (Just a little confused - B&W but the eye is red??)

4 replies | 72 view(s)

Today, 02:47 AM

Steve Kaluski started a thread Grey lourie in Avian

Commonly known as the go-away-bird because of the call. Subject: Grey lourie (Crinifer concolor) Location: Africa Camera: Canon EOS R3 Lens:...

3 replies | 61 view(s)

Today, 02:41 AM

Steve Kaluski started a thread Leopard rocks in Wildlife

Subject: Leopard (F) ((Panthera pardus) Location: Africa Camera: Canon EOS R3 Lens: EF 500mm f/4L IS II USM plus EF1.4x III HH Exposure: 1/1600...

0 replies | 32 view(s)

Yesterday, 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....

4 replies | 72 view(s)

Yesterday, 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?

3 replies | 116 view(s)

Yesterday, 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. ...

3 replies | 116 view(s)

Yesterday, 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 | 37 view(s)

Yesterday, 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...

4 replies | 72 view(s)

06-26-2024, 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 | 83 view(s)

06-26-2024, 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 | 98 view(s)

06-26-2024, 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 | 123 view(s)

06-26-2024, 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 | 208 view(s)

06-26-2024, 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 | 114 view(s)

06-26-2024, 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 | 83 view(s)

06-26-2024, 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 | 294 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 | 52 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 | 294 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 | 83 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 | 83 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. ...

3 replies | 116 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 | 83 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 | 112 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 | 234 view(s)