a call to reflect

[Harryb]

Hi you'll,

I have always loved reflection shots and I would love to see what reflections you all can capture. I'll throw a few in the hopper

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/19746319-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17014638-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/24742824-L.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/33116083.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice shots Harry. Really like that last one.


Well done. Even that one with the funny blue in it. :thumb

Too bad you don't have water like this over there. :uhoh


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/48092353.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/45183079.jpg

MM

[Harryb]

Nice shots Mike but that water!!!!!! :uhoh We need to get the EPA up to your area immediately!

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice shots Mike but that water!!!!!! :uhoh We need to get the EPA up to your area immediately!
No doubt. That last one...is thanks to "red tide". That crap is killing off the wild life over here. Lost at least a dozen dolphins and as many sea turtles on our beaches. :cry Damn yard care products and pest control chemicals. Grrrrrrr. **calling kettle black...damn fire ants too** I'm not sure if this problem will ever vanish. :dunno :scratch Too many nutrients/chemicals in our waters. Grrrrrr

MM

[Nir]

Guys,

Can you give us any tips on how to 'bring to life' the reflections in post?

[ginger_55]

Great reflections, Birdman and Harry!

You all know I am mostly shooting in green water, algae. And not many birds at the ocean, plus I need to find me a phone to shoot, and I have posted most reflection shots with birds. Oh, me, oh my!

You two done good!

ginger

Nir, my reflections just show up.....................

[Harryb]

Guys,

Can you give us any tips on how to 'bring to life' the reflections in post?
Hey Nir,

For the color shots I did minimal post work, the IR shot of course needed significant post work.

The key for me in a reflection shot is just to nail the exposure to within a third of a stop. If there is a significant exposure difference between the subject
and the reflection I might convert two versions of the shot from RAW, one for the highlights and one for the shadows and then copy one to use as a layer mask on the other.

[Nir]

Thank you! I never tried 2 exposures of the raw, one for the reflection :scratch such a simple but brilliant idea...

[Osprey Whisperer]

Thanks Ginger. I'm going to have to learn a heck of a lot more about PP/PS. I'm familiar with the technique you describe, Harry. I"ve never used it yet. I'm still using the wonderful "dodge" and "burn" tool. :huh :D Sometimes I'll "tweak" the reflection...if need be. The real key is to find a nice clean mirror that will fit the format of your shot. :uhoh :rofl

I suppose "reflect/reflection" is an interpretation of sorts (the word). This bird is reflecting about it's next meal.....I believe. :dunno

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/45182552.jpg

[Rohirrim]

Great shots Harry. Here are a few of mine, although I don't feel they compare to your fine work.

American Avocet
http://rohirrim.smugmug.com/photos/19789429-M.jpg

Trio of Black-necked Stilts
http://rohirrim.smugmug.com/photos/34078602-M.jpg

White-faced Ibis (dang that center crop)
http://rohirrim.smugmug.com/photos/32803557-M.jpg

Great Egret ( partial reflection :wink)
http://rohirrim.smugmug.com/photos/36208038-M.jpg

Great Egret
http://rohirrim.smugmug.com/photos/34798307-M.jpg

Thanks for looking,

[bfjr]

Here's a few of mine. However I am on the hunt for fresh goods. :D :thumb

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/32193413-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/26215982-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/29904359-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/19015442-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Hey Steve,

That avocet shot is prime. :super

[Osprey Whisperer]

Great shots Steve & Ben. I'm going to have to keep a close eye on you guys. :D

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50002493.jpg

[Harryb]

Here's a few of mine. However I am on the hunt for fresh goods. :D :thumb

Nice work Ben and I'm expecting to see some terrific new reflections form you later today. I'm heading over to the wetlands to see what I can capture today in the late afternoon sun.

[PatandRich]

Very Nice shots Ben and Steve.

Here are a few of mine.


http://patandrich.smugmug.com/photos/15575289-L.jpg

http://patandrich.smugmug.com/photos/15724285-L.jpg

http://patandrich.smugmug.com/photos/16284281-L.jpg


http://patandrich.smugmug.com/photos/15724300-L.jpg

Thanks for looking
Rich

[4labs]

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/15608734-M.jpg

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/16425952-M.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Good shots folks. :thumb :thumb Good idear.....Harry. :thumb :thumb I've pulled some of my reflection shots and put them in a new post..

Check out my post here:

http://www.digitalgrin.com/showthread.php?p=171504#post171504


**terrible tease behavior**

Just a sample......

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50014262.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50014257.jpg

[DavidTO]

I'm not a bird man, but here's one I got a few weeks back at Morro Bay.

http://davidrosenthal.smugmug.com/photos/34048799-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Great shots Steve & Ben. I'm going to have to keep a close eye on you guys. :D

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50002493.jpg

:rofl :rofl :rofl

[jwear]

one for fun
and for color you know this is hollywood :D

[jwear]

one for fun
and for color you know this is hollywood :Dand a bbif reflection someone had to do it why not me

[jwear]

and a bbif reflection someone had to do it why not meHarry ck out his feet I blew his back out but it was the only way to get his feet

[jwear]

Harry ck out his feet I blew his back out but it was the only way to get his feetand this is my refection shot and Ben when you are done with the nikon blue can I get it back this canon blue looks a little off :wxwax :D

[Harryb]

Very Nice shots Ben and Steve.

Here are a few of mine.
Thanks for looking
Rich
Excellent shots and a fine contrinbution to reflections. :clap

[Harryb]

Very cool shots Eric. :clap

[Harryb]

I'm not a bird man, but here's one I got a few weeks back at Morro Bay.

Hey David,

Excellent pic with marvelous composition. After a shot like that you are officially an "honorary bird man". The badge and decoder ring will follow. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif

[Osprey Whisperer]

Heyyyyyyy I didn't get any decoder ring, badge of honor....or beer???:dunno :scratch All I get is grief about my blues. :bad

I'd think at the very least for all the egret shots I've posted...you'd BBQ up some of them on the grill for me. Don't over cook 'em.

:lol4

[Harryb]

and this is my refection shot and Ben when you are done with the nikon blue can I get it back this canon blue looks a little off :wxwax :D
Good set of shots Jeff. I think you have been hanging out with Mike too long. You are lsoing those "blues". :D

[Khaos]

This is an old one I dug up.


http://creative-khaos.smugmug.com/photos/21198021-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice one Khaos. I'm thinking a poster like Ginger does. Something along the lines of......


"GO YOUR OWN WAY". :D (or march to a different beat/drum) :thumb

Them turtles make a fine soup I hear. :uhoh

MM

[Harryb]

Some oldies from my Ron Reznick workshop

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/37226902.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/37096268.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/37165749.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/37165750.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/37166057.jpg

[bfjr]

Some oldies from my Ron Reznick workshop


You've come a long way baby :rofl :lol4
sweet stuff Harry even in the old days
:wink

Ok Harry an oldie but a goodie :D
http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/17263209-L.jpg

[Harryb]

You've come a long way baby :rofl :lol4
sweet stuff Harry even in the old days
:wink

Ok Harry an oldie but a goodie :D


Now you are beginning to bug me. :rofl

[Osprey Whisperer]

Would you two blues brothers beehave. Why don't you kiss 'n' make up and call each other honey.:D :rofl :rofl :huh

Nice pics Harry.

[auraflora]

Excellent reflections , Harry. The last two are amazing.


Michal

[bfjr]

he got his fish and I got the shot :D

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/38276149-L.jpg

[Harryb]

he got his fish and I got the shot :D


Cool capture Ben.

[Harryb]

You don't need feathers to cast a reflection BTW

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/35299080.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/33116081.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/35299348.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/33150512.jpg

[jwear]

some blue and white in reflect

[GREAPER]

You don't need feathers to cast a reflection BTW



Very cool IR shots Harry. Modded Body, or a filter?

[jwear]

some blue and white in reflectblue and white with fish ,you can tell by the look on his face he was not happy about the size of that fish ,h--- so was I and no flip :cry

[Harryb]

Very cool IR shots Harry. Modded Body, or a filter?
Hey Brian,

My trusty ole Sony 717 and the Hoya R-72 IR filter and a ND8 and an ND2 filter.

[bfjr]

You don't need feathers to cast a reflection BTW


Don't care for IR that much always reminds me about my nightmares
:uhoh :scratch :rolleyes

The Lilly is very well done and shows a softer side of our esteemed Moderator :lol4

[Harryb]

[QUOTE=bfjr]Don't care for IR that much always reminds me about my nightmares
:uhoh :scratch :rolleyes

Don't blame your nightmares on the pics. They are probably due to all that pineapple on your pizza. :bad



The Lilly is very well done and shows a softer side of our esteemed Moderator :lol4
Everybody who knows me are amazed at my sensitivity. :D

[Osprey Whisperer]

[QUOTE]





Everybody who knows me are amazed at my sensitivity. :DO.K. Mr. metrosexual photog man. :thumb :rofl Please tell me your Nikon matches the blue couch and drapes in your house. :uhoh

Not that I have anything against blue furniture. I kind of like my blue couch. :thumb :thumb :D

[bfjr]

O.K. Mr. metrosexual photog man. :thumb :rofl

Is that an alternate lifestyle ???
:scratch :dunno

Living in pineapple pizza country I thought I'd heard/seen em all :rofl :lol4 :bad

[Osprey Whisperer]

Is that an alternate lifestyle ???
:scratch :dunno

:bad
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metrosexual

:rofl

[Harryb]

Lets get back to reflections

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17016316-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17014647-L.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/40275162.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/40277700.jpg

[bfjr]

Whatever you say Boss :thumb

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/38592946-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/26216158-L.jpg

[jwear]

x2 that last one of yours ben is almost the same as one of mine must have been an old one from bolsa yes :scratch

[ginger_55]

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/27494881-L.jpg


Photography by ginger (and you all were letting this thread just DIE!)

[traunerk]

than never...

Regards...Keith

http://kt.smugmug.com/photos/27415647-L.jpg

http://kt.smugmug.com/photos/29084091-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

The first one is cool, but I really like how you got a heron standing over on the other side of YOU, reflecting and blending in with the really nice flowers. I never thought of a heron as a flower type of bird before.

ginger

[Harryb]

Excellent shots Ginger and Keith. :clap :clap :clap :clap

[Harryb]

Some recent reflections

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/38762633-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/38762779-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/38762641-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/38762800-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Just one from the other day...just before the T-storm rolled in. The only bird I've seen in days down at the beach/iner-coastal waterways. Kind of a sad situation here. Damn red tides killed off too many bait fish.....so all the birds have left.

Cheers
MM
http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50270699.jpg

[iceman17]

Wow this took 25 mins to be able to reply to this thread,that wysiwyg editor thingy sure was slow.But then again Im on dial-up.Ok thats off my chest,after looking at all the reflection posts I came to realize just how much mine suck but I wanna play to so here goes.


http://iceman17.smugmug.com/photos/32303230-L.jpg


http://iceman17.smugmug.com/photos/32433807-L.jpg


http://iceman17.smugmug.com/photos/32303228-L.jpg

http://iceman17.smugmug.com/photos/32811697-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

Some of these, many, are really cool!

ginger (found one, and it is best without a frame! For those who thought I never do it, I do.) But I also like my frames.


http://gingersnap.smugmug.com/photos/34178268-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Just one from the other day...just before the T-storm rolled in. The only bird I've seen in days down at the beach/iner-coastal waterways. Kind of a sad situation here. Damn red tides killed off too many bait fish.....so all the birds have left.

Cheers
MM

Mike that is a seriously cool shot. :clap

[Osprey Whisperer]

Mike that is a seriously cool shot. :clap
Groovy man and thanks Harry. I appreciate the comment. It was a very strange day for lighting...and just in general. I've never seen our beach so empty. No people..no birds...and a T-storm rolling in from the East coast...very sureal. It was not the best lighting for the "usual" shots..but did offer up an interesting look at the bird. He was backlighted..and wasn't really sure how much to underexpose the dark brown bird. Sort of have my egrets dialed in now..but this is the first waiding bird (sandpiper?) that I've captured.

Here are a couple more........ just for the birders here. :uhoh :thumb

Cheers

MM

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50270703.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50270707.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Thanks for sharing some of your shots, Mike and Ginger. :thumb :thumb Looks like someone else could use a 400mm lens. :huh :uhoh :D

MM

[bfjr]

Hey Harry think we should cross that line??
Don't know Jeff, could be a bobby trap set by that pineapple pizza eating Ben guy !!
:rofl :bad

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/38941661-L.jpg

[bfjr]

+ you all know how much Harry loves them NH's :rofl :hide
Yeah Yeah I know you got ONE!! :wow

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/36570764-L.jpg

[Harryb]

+ you all know how much Harry loves them NH's :rofl :hide
Yeah Yeah I know you got ONE!! :wow


Nice rock reflection. Shame you couldn't get the NH reflection for bonus points. :rofl

[Harryb]

Groovy man and thanks Harry. I appreciate the comment. It was a very strange day for lighting...and just in general. I've never seen our beach so empty. No people..no birds...and a T-storm rolling in from the East coast...very sureal. It was not the best lighting for the "usual" shots..but did offer up an interesting look at the bird. He was backlighted..and wasn't really sure how much to underexpose the dark brown bird. Sort of have my egrets dialed in now..but this is the first waiding bird (sandpiper?) that I've captured.

Here are a couple more........ just for the birders here. :uhoh :thumb

Cheers

MM


I love those shots. Its easy to do a capture in good light but to get these results in adverse conditions requires some serious skills. :thumb

[Osprey Whisperer]

Thanks Harry. Flattery will get you a long way...but I'm not switchinng back over to Nikon...and I'm not taking back what I said about the "popularity contest". :wxwax :uhoh I will make sure there is lots of cold Corona and pineapple FREE pizza on the boat if you ever do get over this way. :1drink :thumb


MM

[Harryb]

Thanks Harry. Flattery will get you a long way...but I'm not switchinng back over to Nikon...and I'm not taking back what I said about the "popularity contest". http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/umph.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/uhoh2.gif I will make sure there is lots of cold Corona and pineapple FREE pizza on the boat if you ever do get over this way. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/1drink.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gif


MMWhat makes you think that us Nikonians would have you? We only want pro-blue folks. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif As for the "popularity contest" crack, don't take it back. We don't want to harm your macho rep. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/lol3.gif

The cold Corona and pizza sans the pineapple sounds good though. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/DukeGirl.gif

[bfjr]

Nice rock reflection. Shame you couldn't get the NH reflection for bonus points. :rofl

Well we might be able to arrange that :rofl :wink

[bfjr]

What makes you think that us Nikonians would have you? We only want pro-blue folks. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gif As for the "popularity contest" crack, don't take it back. We don't want to harm your macho rep. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/lol3.gif

The cold Corona and pizza sans the pineapple sounds good though. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/DukeGirl.gif

You guys don't know what your missing :thumb
Pineapple on pizza is an acquired taste I guess :lol4

[Trish323]

I shot this I think last week. It is one of those shots that I had to keep going back too. I was going to trash it...then decided I would share it. I was caught off guard by these fighting kingfishers. I am amazed it came out at all.
Not a picture perfect shot...but more a wow...my trigger finger was right on...:D
http://fahner.smugmug.com/photos/38979802-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Well a pic of two kingfishers!!!!! Just keep rubbing it in. Maybe I could cut my finger and you could come by and rub salt in the wound. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/xxbah.gif

[jwear]

thats what i call a great capture ,i wished we nailed every shot but then our name would be ron reznick ,and even he misses now and then ,great shot we all know how hard they are to get .the other day i was within 20 feet twice and did not get one shot .any kingfisher shot is a good shot :D :thumb

[Trish323]

Well a pic of two kingfishers!!!!! Just keep rubbing it in. Maybe I could cut my finger and you could come by and rub salt in the wound. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/xxbah.gif
nahhh the only thing i rub salt on is the rim of my margarita glass. This was shot at the click ponds...I think 100% crop. The came out of nowhere and I struggled like hel* to get my camera out the window:D I never expected to see them there because there are no trees...but the little boogers were hiding n the grasses I guess..Keep trying...with that stinkin' 500mm you should be able to get 'em from yur' hot tub!

[Trish323]

thats what i call a great capture ,i wished we nailed every shot but then our name would be ron reznick ,and even he misses now and then ,great shot we all know how hard they are to get .the other day i was within 20 feet twice and did not get one shot .any kingfisher shot is a good shot :D :thumb
Thanks! I'll keep it on file till I get a great shot:D

[bfjr]

Ohhhh Trish were not worthy :lol4
Poor Harry he can't even get one let alone two, forget the salt, givem a pineapple pizza :rofl :bad

[bfjr]

Heres your NH Reflection

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/38995192-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Nice shot. You are becoming a real pain I hope you know. :smack

[Awais Yaqub]

I use dialup so alot of comprasion hmm my w1 http://photobucket.com/albums/v487/awais786/scenes/awais16.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v487/awais786/scenes/awais15.jpg

http://photobucket.com/albums/v487/awais786/scenes/awais110.jpg

[ginger_55]

Nice shot. You are becoming a real pain I hope you know. :smack

Yeah, I have been thinking the same thing..................

And you started, Harry, if one of you isn't better after a shoot the other one is.

no reason for some of us to shoot anymore, whine, whine, whine, as nauseum....

However, you know this guy with 4Labs, he used this great technique with an

annoying cell phone.

So, you all have done so much else, hehe, I hate to suggest this, it pains me,

but in the interest of ME, uh, could you guys, uh, run over all Nikon equipment.

We can all carry Point and shoots, same brand, make size features, or DSLRs, same deal, but not what we are used to something different, like the camera Andy just sold. So then we would all be on the same level. Not the equipment, just the photographer and the shootoff to beat all............

now that is a challenge, :clap :beatwax :duel :bad :bash :rambo :flash :D

[Harryb]

I use dialup so alot of comprasion hmm my w1

Hey Awais,

Thanks for your fine contribution here. These are our first Pakistani reflections. :D

[Harryb]

Yeah, I have been thinking the same thing..................

And you started, Harry, if one of you isn't better after a shoot the other one is.

no reason for some of us to shoot anymore, whine, whine, whine, as nauseum....

However, you know this guy with 4Labs, he used this great technique with an

annoying cell phone.

So, you all have done so much else, hehe, I hate to suggest this, it pains me,

but in the interest of ME, uh, could you guys, uh, run over all Nikon equipment.

We can all carry Point and shoots, same brand, make size features, or DSLRs, same deal, but not what we are used to something different, like the camera Andy just sold. So then we would all be on the same level. Not the equipment, just the photographer and the shootoff to beat all............

now that is a challenge, http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/clap.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/boxe.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/duel.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/blbl.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/baldy.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/2ar15smilie.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/9496500-Ti.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/icon10.gifGinger,

Its never about the equipment. Heck we all know that our poor ole Nikons can't compete with all these shiny new Canons. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/bs.gif

http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/biggrinbounce2.gif

http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/peepwall.gif

[bfjr]

We can all carry Point and shoots

Well that's what I do.......... I Point I shoot :dunno

[bfjr]

and doing the Comorant thing here one more :D

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/39147056-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Cool shot Ben. So let me get this straight now. You just pointed and shot? :D

[bfjr]

Cool shot Ben. So let me get this straight now. You just pointed and shot? :D

well yeah
except for:
chk histogram, chk highlights
adjust EV
set ISO to keep shutter up
lock focus on subject follow watch the light
come home find a good one (I hope)
open in NC
chk WB
neutralize shadows/gamma
transfer in Tiff to PSC2
crop
contrast enhancement
convert SRGB in jpeg
upload to here
yeah that's about it probably missed a few steps
Oh yeah pray pray pray :lol3
yep just point and shoot :lol4

[Osprey Whisperer]

well yeah
except for:
chk histogram, chk highlights
adjust EV
set ISO to keep shutter up
lock focus on subject follow watch the light
come home find a good one (I hope)
open in NC
chk WB
neutralize shadows/gamma
transfer in Tiff to PSC2
crop
contrast enhancement
convert SRGB in jpeg
upload to here
yeah that's about it probably missed a few steps
Oh yeah pray pray pray :lol3
yep just point and shoot :lol4
I just push the button . With all that money I saved buying a Canon...I pay someone else to do all that boring stuff. :thumb See...you should have bought a Canon. :rofl

[bfjr]

I just push the button . With all that money I saved buying a Canon...I pay someone else to do all that boring stuff. :thumb See...you should have bought a Canon. :rofl

Sorry bud, when I buy a Ferrari I usually like driving it myself :D

[Osprey Whisperer]

Sorry bud, when I buy a Ferrari I usually like driving it myself :D
Exactly my point. I take the pictures (drive the car)...but don't mess with the PP (change the oil) :rofl You know I'm kidding..DOH!!! I'm still figuring out this PP stuff. It's not like the darkroom. :huh :uhoh :thumb

[Harryb]

Exactly my point. I take the pictures (drive the car)...but don't mess with the PP (change the oil) http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/yelrotflmao.gif You know I'm kidding..DOH!!! I'm still figuring out this PP stuff. It's not like the darkroom. http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/eek7.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/uhoh2.gif http://dgrin.com/images/smilies/thumb.gifBen and Mike you guys are gabbing too much lets get back to the pics.
http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17011821-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17011826-L.jpg

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17012119-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Double Duty Egret. BIF & reflection. :D


http://www.pbase.com/image/50527943.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Another double trouble egret from today. :huh


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50538979.jpg

[Harryb]

Another double trouble egret from today. :huh

:clap two egrets for the price of one, doe sit get any better? :rofl

[Osprey Whisperer]

Thanks Harry. There are also jumping fish in that shot. :huh Think the mullet jumped as the bird (or it's shadow) went over head.


MM

[Harryb]

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/38762877-L.jpg

[bfjr]

Bad for birdies reflection :wxwax

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/39755610-L.jpg

[bfjr]

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http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/39798193-L.jpg

[Harryb]

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/38762793-L.jpg

[rahmonster]

How bout a reflection from underneath the water??

I have a few like this i just cant find them.:scratch

[rahmonster]

who's that handsome fella?

[Harryb]

who's that handsome fella?

good shots :thumb thanks for your fine contributions

[Osprey Whisperer]

A couple GBH shots from the intracoastal water way. :D Still not too many birds around...but a few are coming back. :thumb


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50678783.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50678784.jpg

[Harryb]

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/30086119-L.jpg

[bfjr]

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/39978349-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice shots guys. Ben...love the green water. What.........take a trip to Florida recently? :rofl :rofl :rofl

[bfjr]

Nice shots guys. Ben...love the green water. What.........take a trip to Florida recently? :rofl :rofl :rofl

Man whats a matt your eyes, don't you know Corona color when you see it. Maybe you need one them there fancified Monitor adjusters :lol4
and if your missin me blues well just go here :D :thumb

#2 blue for you (http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=20383)

[Harryb]

Man whats a matt your eyes, don't you know Corona color when you see it.
Hmmmmm, Corona :freaky

[bfjr]

you not going let this thread die are ya >???? :wink

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/40110055-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/40110354-L.jpg

[pathfinder]

Reflections, right??

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/2971639-L-3.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/17431611-L.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/17203277-L.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/16977802-L.jpg

[bfjr]

good going PF........glad you joined in
just me and you right now I guess :dunno
Maybe everyone else has run out of em :lol

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/40260858-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Reflections, right??







http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/16977802-L.jpgThis one is great

[Osprey Whisperer]

Stole a couple from my other post ....to keep this going. :uhoh


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50909759.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50909756.jpg

Reflecting. :D

MM

[bfjr]

not bad Mike Ok my turn another day another bump :D

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/40583769-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/40583703-L.jpg

[Harryb]

excellent shots Mike and Ben

[Awais Yaqub]

:cry what a great photography :uhoh :huh

[Harryb]

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/39595591.jpg

northern shoveler

[bfjr]

Ok if that's a Northern Shoveler what's this one, same ??

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/39978313-L.jpg

[Harryb]

Ok if that's a Northern Shoveler what's this one, same ??


Maybe that's the southern branch of the family :lol4

[pathfinder]

Two more....

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/17431610-L.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/17782728-L.jpg

I need to get back to Bosque again :thumb Maybe January.

[jwear]

Maybe that's the southern branch of the family :lol4no joke tho if you look in bird id books they do not have all birds ,Harry your duck id book is a NS. now when you look up ducks the only 2 I see will bills like this are ruddy duck and NS .Bens duck [i have same shot] looks like a NS but the color is nothing like yours or the books id color in the 3 books i have looked in .Now that said I am going to post a picture that I will not ID but I have id the bird but only with help .

[Osprey Whisperer]

Like that first one, Path. :thumb :thumb

Harry............... never mind. :rofl :rofl :rofl

[pathfinder]

I find it interesting that we all ( me too!!) spend so much time and effort getting sharp, detailed, colorful images of birds, and the two I posted that get commented on were both silhouettes. :dunno

[jwear]

I find it interesting that we all ( me too!!) spend so much time and effort getting sharp, detailed, colorful images of birds, and the two I posted that get commented on were both silhouettes. :dunnoyou just never know :dunno :wxwax :scratch see even a crappy shot gets some notice :rofl

[ginger_55]

I have been meaning to post this. The raptor, osprey, overlooking the shoulders of the egrets. When I posted it before I had CUT the heads off in the reflection thereby eliciting outcrys of protest, so I did the whole frame. This seems as good a place as any, since the problem was in the reflections. Sorry no silhouettes that I know of.

ginger

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/39932125-L.jpg

[pathfinder]

you just never know :dunno :wxwax :scratch see even a crappy shot gets some notice :rofl
:lol3 :lol3 :lol3

[Harryb]

I find it interesting that we all ( me too!!) spend so much time and effort getting sharp, detailed, colorful images of birds, and the two I posted that get commented on were both silhouettes. :dunno
Actually I find it easier to get an sharp detailed shot than it is to get an effective silhouette shot. Thats why you see so few silhouette shots posted. Also your last two silhouette shots were fantastic.

[jwear]

Actually I find it easier to get an sharp detailed shot than it is to get an effective silhouette shot. Thats why you see so few silhouette shots posted. Also your last two silhouette shots were fantastic.I'm with Harry on this ,your shots were :thumb and I find it very hard to get a good one [silhouette] but that is in focus ect too but i do find soft shots to be easy as can be

[Osprey Whisperer]

<performs CPR in a feeble attempt to revive this post>

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50014267.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50014269.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/45204209.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/50270701.jpg

[Harryb]

[QUOTE=Bird Man Photographer]<performs CPR in a feeble attempt to revive this post>

Outstanding contributions Mike. Let me throw one more in the ole hopper

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/40275162.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Thanks Harry. Nice spoonbills. :thumb

Just a couple from the other day.


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/51446427.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/51446428.jpg

[vandana]

i'm pretty new here, but these are some of the most wonderful pictures, birds, reflections i've ever seen! a few of mine,even if they pale in comparision..

http://vandana.smugmug.com/photos/41934067-S.jpg

http://vandana.smugmug.com/photos/17849345-S.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Welcome to Dgrin, Vandana. Don't sell yourself short. Those are fine shots. Like the 2nd one best. Thanks for sharing.

MM

[Harryb]

Welcome to Dgrin, Vandana. Don't sell yourself short. Those are fine shots. Like the 2nd one best. Thanks for sharing.

MM:agree and welcome to Dgrin. :wave Looking forward to seeing some more of your pics.

[bfjr]

Dropped to 3rd page, Oh my Oh my :D

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/42259869-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Excellent Peli.....Mr. Machinegun. :thumb :thumb Wish we had them white ones over here. :uhoh

[Harryb]

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/33150300.jpg

[Harryb]

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/38762798-L.jpg

[bfjr]

Last 2 you put up Harry are Aces!!! :thumb

[Osprey Whisperer]

The rare and seldom seen......tri colored umbrellican. This beautiful creature has a span of 4' and a very sturdy pole.


:huh

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/51964827.jpg

[ginger_55]

Birdman, Ilike your tri colored umbrella can, I am so tired of the very small tri colored herons that seem to be just about the only bird in this area anymore. Except the egrets. I don't think egrets ever totally go away!

I am missing my camera-can. I think it is going BY GROUND to Canon for repairs!
I want it back and now! It has been gone since 4 PM yesterday. At first it was rather relaxing.................been long enough now!

ginger (I will get my reflect shot, was posted on this forum recently, don't want it to go away!)

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/43483292-L.jpg


It is supposed to be an American Oystercatcher! As a coincidence, I was excited to catch this other American Oystercatcher on the same day! Same place, too, but one was to my right and the other one to my left.

They are indigeneous to Charleston: the local winter bird (s)! I did not know that they made a real bird just for us, too. And notice, they both have reflections! ginger

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/43070427-L.jpg


The Oyster Roasts we have here!!!!

[bfjr]

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/43528380-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/43173057-L.jpg

[Harryb]

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/17011826-O.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

I double dipped on this one. (previously posted). :huh

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52121024.jpg

[Gale]

First image post. I read alot. :>))

Just for the heck of it , here is one.:>))http://www.pbase.com/techwish/image/49479391.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

Welcome to Dgrin, Gale. Look forward to seeing more photos from you. :thumb

[Gale]

Welcome to Dgrin, Gale. Look forward to seeing more photos from you. :thumb
Thank You Mike,
I do not post ot often. I have been reading and following the LAB thread. Very good. Well done.

My gallery is here

www.pbase.com/techwish (http://www.pbase.com/techwish)

If you would like to see some of my, well not so great photography.
I see so much good stuff. I just kinda sit back.

Cheers
Gale

[Harryb]

about time you posted a pic Gale.

[bfjr]

about time you posted a pic Gale.

:agree
We want you to play here :D :thumb

[bfjr]

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/44575420-L.jpg

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/44574987-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

With all the wood shots..I'm starting to think we have some carpenters postin on Dgrin. :huh


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52346196.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52346195.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52345882.jpg

[Harryb]

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/43870344-L.jpghttp://behret.smugmug.com/photos/44802123-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

Ouch!

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/44782945-L.jpg

[SteveF]

Hello,

Waited at this spot a long time. When the opportunity came I had miscalculated - thought I was high enough to get a full reflection.

So, here's half a wolf reflection... :rolleyes


http://www.efines.net/images/fm/CRW_0603_adj.jpg

[Harryb]

Sensational shot Steve, :clap :clap :clap :clap

[Dennis Kaczor]

I have to agree with you on reflections of images. They really make the image much better.


Nice shots!

[jwear]

Ben said I should place the peli here --took me a bit

[bfjr]

Like that one Jeff
And Steve yours is awesome, It's a WOLF, how cool :thumb
here's a humble offering from me

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/45056586-L.jpg

[bfjr]

Bumpety bump bump bump

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/45623300-L.jpg

[tmlphoto]

Can I play?
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/3797587-L.jpg

Not exactly wild life, but a good reflection.
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/6139279-L.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/8116327-L.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/10409033-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

A couple of those bring back memories. I like them all.

That wolf shot up there a bit, it is better than good! Wonderful!

ginger

[pathfinder]

Welcome TML - good to see you posting here. I found a couple more from last winter in New Mexico.

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/17271259-L.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/17420265-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/45647161-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52645809.jpg

[tmlphoto]

Welcome TML - good to see you posting here. I found a couple more from last winter in New Mexico.

Thanks Path. It's been kinda busy around here lately, so I havn't been posting much. Your Bosque shots are outstanding. I've got to get there one day.

[ginger_55]

http://gingerSnap.smugmug.com/photos/27494882-L.jpg

[Harryb]

terrific image Ginger. :thumb

[tmlphoto]

OK, here's one from the morning.
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/45789349-L.jpg

[bfjr]

Ginger very nice
Thomas well done
Mike back to the drawing board :rofl :lol4 :bad :hide

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/45514292-L.jpg

[livinginoz]

Hi you'll,

I have always loved reflection shots and I would love to see what reflections you all can capture. I'll throw a few in the hopper. can someone tell me how to make the image appear larger and still keep within the size limits for uploads???



ok, i'll give it a try.

[Harryb]

ok, i'll give it a try.
Excellent try. :thumb

[tmlphoto]

I just can't stop.....
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/45963579-L.jpg

[bfjr]

Good Job Laurie glad to see you join right in
No need to stop Thomas especially when you got nice ones like these

Here's my shot for today

http://bfjr.smugmug.com/photos/45913064-L.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52718854.jpg





http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52886760.jpg

[Osprey Whisperer]

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52886761.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/52886767.jpg

[Harryb]

http://www.pbase.com/hpb/image/33021923.jpg
.

[Osprey Whisperer]

Something a bit different. Creativity through pineapple. http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/yelrotflmao.gif

Flamingo reflections. http://www.digitalgrin.com/images/smilies/eek7.gif

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/53170521.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/53170522.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/53138886.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/53138883.jpg


O.K...don't want you all having nightmares or worrying. Something a little more birdy. :D

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/53140362.jpg

[ginger_55]

Mike, I love the Flamingo shots, the colors and the abstraction. I really do. Are they recent? If so I would enter them. IMO, they are great!!!!

ginger

[Osprey Whisperer]

Thanks Ginger. They are recent. Still working on an idea. I had "the shot" yesterday. Unfortunately I didn't have my DSLR and had grabbed my parents cheapo P&S. I got a pic..but it's too blurry to take seriously. Slow shutter release, poor lighting (dusk) high ISO and small sensor made for a pretty noisy image. It was an interesting shot of a snowy egret's reflection. He was in flight...ahh what the heck. Here's the one that got away.

This will probably be headed for the trash can soon. :cry

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/53187693.jpg

[Harryb]

http://behret.smugmug.com/photos/58316755-O.jpg

one more time :D

[Trish323]

Here is my latest..
http://trishfahnerphoto.smugmug.com/photos/58126474-L.jpg

[pathfinder]

Here's a couple more:):

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/49091908-L.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/56693261-L.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/57713659-L.jpg

http://pathfinder.smugmug.com/photos/57713602-L.jpg

[dallas]

I don't have many reflections, but will this one do?

http://woofwoof.smugmug.com/photos/58473164-L.jpg

[ginger_55]

http://upacreekPHOTOGRAPHY.smugmug.com/photos/58476870-L.jpg

[Scott_Quier]

Sept 24, 2005 - Pea Island WMA on the North Carolina Outer Banks. Early morning, sky as reflected in the water, overcast.

Great Blue Heron found some breakfast.

http://scottquier.smugmug.com/photos/56040364-L.jpg (http://scottquier.smugmug.com/photos/newexif.mg?ImageID=56040364)

[Osprey Whisperer]

Nice shots, Harry,Trish, Jim, William, Ginger & Scott. :thumb

Not sure what kind of goose this is....but it was very cooperative and posed like it was made of stone or something. :huh :rofl

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796937.jpg


o.k....o.k... something a little more fowl. :uhoh :D


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796944..jpg



http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796945.jpg



http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796946.jpg



http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796936.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796934.jpg


http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796931.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/blindmustangpilot/image/56796930.jpg

[Harryb]

I'm seeing some darn fine reflections shots in this latest round of posts. :clap