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The magic of light ..... and subject placement

Discussion in 'Birds' started by gillesk, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. gillesk

    gillesk

    833
    Dec 31, 2007
    Alberta -Canada
    Hello,
    The following 2 photographs were taken within 4 minutes from one another.

    This first image was shot with the subject in an area where the overcast sky was brightly reflected in the water.

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    Then the subject moved a few metres under the cover on a fallen tree and the deep green reflection of the folliage on the water. Time to change the camera orientation to vertical as well as agjust a few exposure settings ......

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    Hope some of you will find something interesting in either of these.
    Thank you for looking.
     
    gillesk, Aug 17, 2009
    #1
  2. Louis Champan

    Louis Champan Subscribing Member

    18,714
    Jul 13, 2005
    Newcastle, Washington
    Both images are very good, I lean toward the second on as a favorite. Excellent work on both of these though, as usual.
     
    Louis Champan, Aug 18, 2009
    #2
  3. cajun angel

    cajun angel

    19,905
    Feb 6, 2006
    TX originally from Louisiana
    Amazing! Made me realize I need to get out more.
     
    cajun angel, Aug 18, 2009
    #3
  4. cre8foru

    cre8foru

    3,090
    Dec 1, 2007
    Atlanta GA
    I LOVE the way you composed the second one.
     
    cre8foru, Aug 18, 2009
    #4
  5. bobbyv

    bobbyv Subscribing Member

    4,321
    Mar 8, 2009
    florida's east coast
    Amazing! Made me realize I need to LEARN more.
     
    bobbyv, Aug 19, 2009
    #5
  6. xstartxtodayx

    xstartxtodayx

    1,265
    Jul 30, 2009
    North Fork of Long Island, NY

    I'm with them, I need to learn more and get out more.

    Both shots are excellent but that second one is hands down my favorite of the two, the green refelection in the water really sets it off and the detail on his face and reflection in the water are superb, almost looks like a painting.
     
    xstartxtodayx, Aug 19, 2009
    #6
  7. NYracefan

    NYracefan

    902
    Nov 19, 2008
    Highland,NY
    Amazing images!

    What kind of ducks are these?
     
    NYracefan, Aug 19, 2009
    #7
  8. gillesk

    gillesk

    833
    Dec 31, 2007
    Alberta -Canada
    Hi Louis,
    Thank you so much.

    Hello Diane and thank you.

    Hello Rich,
    Always nice to work on composition even bending the rules on occasions can work.

    Hello Bobby,
    Learning every day too.

    Hello Jon,
    Thank you. Glad you find them interesting. I just like photographs to look somewhat different: in both composition and style.

    Thank you.
    These are Juvenile Wood Ducks. They will be here until the pond freezes over and in a few weeks they will be full grown with all their colors showing.
     
    gillesk, Aug 19, 2009
    #8
  9. NYracefan

    NYracefan

    902
    Nov 19, 2008
    Highland,NY
    Thought they looked like Wood Ducks, but without all the color it threw me off. I have never seen a juvenile Woody before.
     
    NYracefan, Aug 19, 2009
    #9
  10. Hamilton B

    Hamilton B

    224
    Jan 15, 2009
    Sherman Oaks, Ca
    Very nice captures. #2 is my favorite the deep greens and details are just great!
     
    Hamilton B, Aug 19, 2009
    #10
  11. kichu

    kichu

    287
    Oct 25, 2008
    Europe
    another vote for number 2... its not that nr 1 is bad... it's just i like the mood of nr 2 better

    good job
     
    kichu, Aug 20, 2009
    #11
  12. fdevyatkin

    fdevyatkin

    6,190
    Feb 15, 2008
    Savannah, GA
    Beautiful reflection! I like #2 best Gillesk.
    Fred
     
    fdevyatkin, Aug 20, 2009
    #12
  13. alexf

    alexf

    20,439
    Dec 16, 2006
    Miami Beach, FL, USA
    Excellent work. #2 is tops!
     
    alexf, Aug 20, 2009
    #13
  14. ArtScott

    ArtScott

    1,379
    Jul 11, 2009
    WICHITA, KS
    #2 is faved by far..........shooting in manual????
     
    ArtScott, Aug 21, 2009
    #14
  15. raymond j barlow

    raymond j barlow

    2,313
    Dec 28, 2006
    Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
    very nice Gilles!
     
    raymond j barlow, Aug 21, 2009
    #15
  16. brent_strong

    brent_strong

    385
    Dec 23, 2007
    Franklin, TN
    Very nice example of how a minor change can make all the difference in a photo!
     
    brent_strong, Aug 21, 2009
    #16
  17. Tim O

    Tim O

    1,967
    Jun 11, 2006
    Illinois
    No doubt about it Gilles a perfect example of what a little
    light change can do.Thanks for sharing.
     
    Tim O, Aug 22, 2009
    #17
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