BIF - Inspiration by Dori

12 years 3 weeks ago - 12 years 3 weeks ago #220823 by bluesydude






Dori posted a BIF pic which I am still trying to figure out the best technique so here are a pair of Canada geese I shot. I welcome your critique!

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12 years 3 weeks ago #220852 by Baydream
The first one is my fav. Contrast against trees is always a problem and since you are shooting from a distance, shallow DoF is tough to get. I do ry to set up in a position where the background trees are not close to the birds.
I may take a couple of mine with trees in the background and mess with curves to soften the background. Thanks for the reminder.

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12 years 3 weeks ago #220854 by john_m
The fist one is my favorite as well.

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12 years 3 weeks ago #220948 by mclayton
Amazing in flight photos. I really like them.


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12 years 3 weeks ago #221014 by bluesydude
Thanks to all. I see what you are saying about the contrast with the trees. I appreciate you taking the time to look and share your thoughts! :)

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221048 by chasrich
Nicely done... :judge: :judge: :judge:

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221230 by bluesydude
Thank you, chasrich for looking and your kind words!

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221258 by AperturePriority
:agree: The first is my fav. And I may make it square by cutting off the top of the tree all together.
Thanks for sharing Bluesydude.:thumbsup:


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12 years 3 weeks ago #221306 by bluesydude

AperturePriority wrote: :agree: The first is my fav. And I may make it square by cutting off the top of the tree all together.
Thanks for sharing Bluesydude.:thumbsup:


Not a bad idea to cut out the trees. I was thinking of the trees as a reference point. It looks like the consensus is shoot birds not trees. I appreciate your comments and time.

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221320 by Frost Photography
#1 is my favorite. What lens did you use on these shots?

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221322 by robbie
The first cropped with only the birds would look much better,with the overcast conditions and no sun I would use +.3 ec to open up the image a little.Nice set still,not too often you get to shoot this lovely birds.
Good to see you are open to critiques.


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12 years 3 weeks ago #221325 by bluesydude

Frost Photography wrote: #1 is my favorite. What lens did you use on these shots?


#`1 seems to be the winner. I have learned my lesson! Thanks.

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Focal Length 75 mm
ISO Speed 400
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12 years 3 weeks ago #221326 by bluesydude

robbie wrote: The first cropped with only the birds would look much better,with the overcast conditions and no sun I would use +.3 ec to open up the image a little.Nice set still,not too often you get to shoot this lovely birds.
Good to see you are open to critiques.


Thanks for your recommendations. Besides being able to see the world through the eyes of others, the reason I am here is to share and learn from others. I truly appreciate it when someone takes the time as you did to critique.

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12 years 3 weeks ago #221335 by robbie
you are welcome...check your 'pm'


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12 years 3 weeks ago #221351 by Dori
Wow! I am honored!

The first one is beautiful! Well captured!!! :judge: :judge: :judge: :judge:

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