First two birds

[oldhippy]

Not the best light, but couldn't pass these two up. PP advice appreciated. Thanks Ed

 

[mmaria]

oh... I love #2

 

[oldhippy]

oh... I love #2

Thanks Mmaria. Here's the shot before I cropped it. Never try birding with an 85mm 1.8

 

[limr8 6]

I agree - the second definitely wins. The first bird is more interesting but the background is cluttered. That's a nice crop on the second one, and good depth of field to highlight the bird and the birdhouse.

 

[snerd]

Yes, #2 is nice. Is that a Purple Martin?

 

[MOREGONE]

#2 is nice. That is quite the crop, go D600!

The first one could have been more interesting by lowering the camera to add some distance to the background, but it does look like it was on a slope which may negate that idea.

 

[BenjaminJ]

1 is very cool. Maybe brighten it up just a touch? (Far from an expert on shooting birds). Hrmm now that I look at it even more, think thats actually a bad idea.

 

[tirediron]

#2 is nice. That is quite the crop, go D600!

The first one could have been more interesting by lowering the camera to add some distance to the background, but it does look like it was on a slope which may negate that idea.

I think it would be much more interesting in a roasting pan with stuffing!

 

[oldhippy]

#2 is nice. That is quite the crop, go D600!

The first one could have been more interesting by lowering the camera to add some distance to the background, but it does look like it was on a slope which may negate that idea.

I think it would be much more interesting in a roasting pan with stuffing!

I've set and watched 10 wild turkeys, come down the side of that hill, and pick grain at the barn. Best I know my buddy doesn't hunt them.

 

[BillM]

I love watching the turkeys, they are a strange critter to say the least :lmao:


Nice job on #2, I wouldn't change much on the PP. For a crop like that is is really nice as is :thumbup:

 

[nzmacro]

85mm !! That cropped pretty well. Another fan of the second shot. Very nice and Swallows are a favourite in here at the moment.

Danny.

 

[JacaRanda]

Welcome to the club Mr. Hipster! Good start and it only gets better.

 

[DarkShadow]

Yes, #2 is nice. Is that a Purple Martin?

Tree Swallow.

 

[DarkShadow]

What a Crop, the Extra pixels are a dandy.:thumbup: