Just messing around

[Fred flyfisher]

I was messing around in the back yard today, trying out a remote shutter release and the slave function on my flash. (never did get it to work right) I came up with a few I hope the group will enjoy. PP was a crop and a slight exposure correction. Any and all comments are always appreciated. I also converted the last one to Black and White.

First a big fat Pigeon..

From DPS Photos

Second, not an exotic but a hungry bird.

From DPS Photos

Third the male counterpart of the above female(I think) a common house finch.

From DPS Photos

Lastly, a fence board. Kind of a small texture study?

From DPS Photos

For the larger version, click to see them in my Picassa Web Album and thanks for looking.

Fred

[Tryfan67]

Great shots fred, I love the last one its so simple and thats what I like about it, its a beautiful image. They are all great thanks for sharing.

[Fred flyfisher]

Originally Posted by Tryfan67

Great shots fred, I love the last one its so simple and thats what I like about it, its a beautiful image. They are all great thanks for sharing.

Thanks Tryfan, sometimes simple is best as in this case. TNX

[Vinam]

Very nice photos Fred .. clean focus on the birds ( not as easy as it seems ) .. I love the female and male shoots ( inspiration !! ) and your photo of the woodgrain and knot in the fence is an excellent case in point of simple = beauty , well done !


Vin

[tycooder]

Nice job Fred the birds are great but when I came to the wood I immediately saw this sad Elephant looking back at me great capture.

[Fred flyfisher]

Originally Posted by Vinam

Very nice photos Fred .. clean focus on the birds ( not as easy as it seems ) .. I love the female and male shoots ( inspiration !! ) and your photo of the woodgrain and knot in the fence is an excellent case in point of simple = beauty , well done !


Vin

Thanks Vin I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

Fred

[Fred flyfisher]

Originally Posted by tycooder

Nice job Fred the birds are great but when I came to the wood I immediately saw this sad Elephant looking back at me great capture.

Lol, An elephant? I don't see it myself but I'm sure glad you liked the photos.

[pjflan7]

Like I have said before, I need to get a bird feeder so I can get some subjects to come around. Beautiful shots Fred

[lindyannajones]

You photos remind me that the commonly seen House Finch is uncommonly beautiful. I like that you traveled to your backyard as though you were going on a great adventure, in search of the exotic. Through those eyes, you were successful. Even a knot on a piece of weathered board is a thing of beauty. Thanks for the trek!

[Fred flyfisher]

Originally Posted by pjflan7

Like I have said before, I need to get a bird feeder so I can get some subjects to come around. Beautiful shots Fred

LOL, They don't cost that much and it gives me a constant source of enjoyment and material. Thanks for looking glad you liked them!