Couple from the field

[Rohirrim]

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I really like the look of the Northern Flicker, but I've been having a hell of a time getting one without branches, shadows covering it. Maybe some day.
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Thanks for looking,

[docbell]

Nice pix Steve, but the branches in front of the Flicker are a little
distracting.:lol3 Overall, though, they are pretty good. Kevin (the 'tail clipper')

[Bird Man Photographer]

Nice pics, Steve. :thumb Here.....this should help clear your view/shot. :huh


http://www.powertools2u.co.uk/mall/powertools2u/customerimages/products/5027.jpg

:rofl

Just leave them in the garage when you are done. :uhoh


MM

[dallas]

Beautiful Steve, even with the branches, but is PS a bad word to deal with a few branches in the way?

[Angelo]

Very nice Steve. You have a beautiful and distinct style :thumb

[Rohirrim]

Nice pix Steve, but the branches in front of the Flicker are a little
distracting.:lol3 Overall, though, they are pretty good. Kevin (the 'tail clipper')
:fu


:rofl :rofl4 :rofl

[Rohirrim]

Nice pics, Steve. :thumb Here.....this should help clear your view/shot. :huh


http://www.powertools2u.co.uk/mall/powertools2u/customerimages/products/5027.jpg

:rofl

Just leave them in the garage when you are done. :uhoh


MM

Thank you so much Mike, those pruners should do the trick nicely. :D

[Rohirrim]

Beautiful Steve, even with the branches, but is PS a bad word to deal with a few branches in the way?

Thank you Dallas.

Is PS a bad word??? I've seen this debated on several bird/nature BBS's. Some feel that cloning is practically a mortal sin, others have no problems with it. I guess I'm in the middle, I have no problem cloning out minor problems, and would consider it in this case if it was an exceptional shot. Guess I don't think the effort is worth it in this case.

I do think that if nature shots are taken in an "unnatural" environment (zoo, etc.) or areas cloned then this should be noted in the description of the picture. Just my opinion though, but I do feel that captures taken in the animals natural environment are much more meaningful.

[Rohirrim]

Very nice Steve. You have a beautiful and distinct style :thumb

Thank you Angelo, your comments are very kind and appreciated.

[Thusie]

Great shots Steve! Really like the robin, think spring:thumb

[bfjr]

finally saw a Flicker myself last weekend so I'll be on the hunt this weekend.
Your's give me inspiration, very nicely done :thumb

[vandana]

they are great pics :thumb! I'd prefer some branches over some cloning artifacts ! I'm glad it looks the way it does !

[jwear]

this is funny I shot a flicker the other day --showed it to Ben not an easy bird but great bif ours are orange under wing --:scratch yours?? nice shots as always Steve

[Rohirrim]

this is funny I shot a flicker the other day --showed it to Ben not an easy bird but great bif ours are orange under wing --:scratch yours?? nice shots as always Steve

Thanks for the comments Ben, Jeff and Vandana.

I'm not sure about the color under the wings on the ones up here. It sounds like there is a fair bit of color variation. I'm still trying to get close enough to get better images. These guys have not been very cooperative. I hope you and Ben have better luck.

[Harryb]

Thank you Dallas.

Is PS a bad word??? I've seen this debated on several bird/nature BBS's. Some feel that cloning is practically a mortal sin, others have no problems with it. I guess I'm in the middle, I have no problem cloning out minor problems, and would consider it in this case if it was an exceptional shot. Guess I don't think the effort is worth it in this case.

I do think that if nature shots are taken in an "unnatural" environment (zoo, etc.) or areas cloned then this should be noted in the description of the picture. Just my opinion though, but I do feel that captures taken in the animals natural environment are much more meaningful.

:agree The flicker shots is fine as is. I don't mind cloning out some distracting elements from a shot but I don't like to do any major alterations.

The robin shot is exceptional.:thumb