Author
|
Topic: For the Birds
|
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:26 PM
I spent Thanksgiving Day on the beach with my new digital camera and a whole bunch of birds! I've never seen so many different types of birds together on one beach! It was a drizzly day but that didnt stop me from getting some great shots. The clouds broke and the sun popped out a couple of times. Thought I'd share some of the shots here...IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:37 PM
This is the first scene that caught my eye. I call it "Outcast" because the little guy on the rock, seperate from the group, really spoke to me. I like how he is also looking down, seems kind of like he's scuffing his feet, dejected and seperated from the group. I also liked how the cement they are all standing on fades from light (where the group of them are) to dark - almost black, where the loner is. The crest of the wave and foam hovers above the group showing movement or energy & life, whereas the part the water seems calmer, stilled, quieter, surrounding the loner bird. Kind of framing him and attracting the eye to the area. I knew when I took this that I would be converting it to black and white. I think it helps to express the mood i found in the scene. IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:44 PM
second favorite:A small and quick break in the clouds lets in some light. A bird takes up the opportunity and flies into the sun. IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:48 PM
an tear in the clouds....birds rushing to escape through it. IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:50 PM
(i will straighten this one eventually) IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:54 PM
"On a Mission" IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:56 PM
Flock Of Seagulls (still not sure if i like this one in black and white or not) IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 06:58 PM
IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 07:02 PM
IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 07:05 PM
couple more of this little buddy...
IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 07:13 PM
IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 07:19 PM
a group of pelicans (i think) taking off.i like the balance in this shot. i think the elements in the picture lead the eye to the birds. IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 07:23 PM
guess that will do it for now. unfortunately i filled up my memory card quickly and ended up deleting the sandpiper shots. IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 07:42 PM
*image three has been slightly adjusted.IP: Logged |
NosiS Moderator Posts: 390 From: ) Registered: Apr 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 08:13 PM
Awesome shots! I sure could've used some beach yesterday...only reason I miss Miami sometimes.IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 08:26 PM
IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 23, 2007 08:36 PM
“for whatever we lose (like a you or a me) / it's always ourselves we find in the sea” E. E. Cummings
IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 24, 2007 12:50 AM
...though coastal pictures can be pretty, i hope to start taking some shots of more interesting subject matter....some "unsightly beauty" as it comes into focus. (and as i learn exactly how to operate the camera properly )lucky yous! lol IP: Logged |
teaselbaby Knowflake Posts: 1287 From: Northeast Ohio Registered: Sep 2002
|
posted November 27, 2007 10:34 AM
I love these! I saw them when I was online the other night, just briefly, but now I'm getting to see them on a larger monitor. The lighting and colours are lovely. "On a Mission" made me chuckle ~ he does look determined. IP: Logged |
MysticMelody Knowflake Posts: 2683 From: Registered: Dec 2005
|
posted November 27, 2007 02:42 PM
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 26T you are awesome. On a mission made me chuckle too! Remember this? IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 28, 2007 12:57 PM
Thank you both! And he was. MM, no, I dont remember....? lol IP: Logged |
MysticMelody Knowflake Posts: 2683 From: Registered: Dec 2005
|
posted November 28, 2007 03:07 PM
http://www.linda-goodman.com/ubb/Forum7/HTML/004975-54.html
IP: Logged |
26taurus Knowflake Posts: 12053 From: * Registered: Jun 2004
|
posted November 28, 2007 06:19 PM
Oh yes!!! I remember now! It's funny because i was trying to think of a new username involving birds in some way too..... IP: Logged |