Duets @ the Rookery

Really outstanding shots Kevin. You really made the most of your opportunities. Cute theme too.

 

They are great Kevin.. Let me see if I can process a few.. Might have a few triplets too. lolol

the second pair, which I have also, do get funny looks on thier face.

 

Super theme! What lens were you using?

 

Great series, love the side profile shots - really shows the juvenile plumage! I'm definitely there for next year's shoot!

 

Sandi,

With any luck, you won't have to wait until next year. I'm hoping that we can put something together for the November time frame, maybe around Thanksgiving.

BTW, Janie got to go on the kayak trip, but I missed it (the Wed scheduled time was washed out by the rain, and it was rescheduled for Fri when we had our second rookery trip planned.) Janie said that it was great, and educational. The guide is a naturalist, and she provided lots of interesting info about the local flora and fauna. I hope that we can set up another kayak session for the fall trip as well.

 

OK I'll play :>))

Great White Egret and a wee Baby :>)))

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After editing this I saved in PSCS2, JPG, SRGB, 72 DPI and low 3.. Curious to see how you see it display :>))

Thanks

 

Do triplets count :>))

Three juvinile Great White Egrets.. One of the fun things watching the birdies all day, they show personalities and different expressions. Some quite cute.

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Twozies

The gorgeous Tricolor youngsters :>))) hahahahha

Got a few more if your not bored by now.. Let me know.

I have also started processing in color space PROPHOTO...Try it and let me know what you think I find color much better. Then go back to srgb for web.

Also let me know how sharpening is.. I have been using PSCS2 Smart Sharpen after resizing image to 8x10... For web, not for print.

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Frank,

Sure look foward to nest shoot out.. :>)))

Kayak trip would be great too.

Glad Sandi will be joining.. :>)))

Wonder about equp for water....eeeekkkk Bring the CP5000 with 3x converter maybe..

You know how clumbsy I am :<((

 

Keith,

I get my 70-200 VR VR VR first :>)))))))

 

Hi Kevin,

Quality of 3 is low. Still like 150 +k

Not sure on number 3 pic.. I will have to pull it back up in PS..I can't see the oversharpen on here.

Might need to do selective sharpen.. Think all the leaves might be throwing it off.

You can find prophoto color space in PS preferences color space.

Iliah mentioned quite a while ago it was better than the rest.. Sure much more color and less messing around.

Thanks a million for the compliments and critique. Much appreciated.

 

Yes thier wigs are quite funny. How can that ugly baby grow up to be so beautiful.

Makes great images though lol

 

Hey Kevin -

Really great series and equally great images. Congrats! I swear those little GBHs are wearing the worst wigs I've ever seen. Can't look at them without LMAO.

Gordon