pirate (3011) [2007-10-17 0:00] [+]
Hi Wing
well first of all it is a very unusual capture! almost looking like a Barn Owl. The glowing eyes are a real problem easy to solve with photoshop (clone a dark part of the bird in the pupilla and keep only a catchlight). the whole bird looks very smooth probably due to noise reduction, but this is not really a problem. the all black bg is a real problem, but impossible to avoid with this technique in the dark
so a very special document but imho not really a great picture
tfs
tom

jignasi (8950) [2007-10-17 0:01]
Bonita... llevaba dias sin ver tu galeria.

Saludos Ridvan

LordPotty (8952) [2007-10-17 0:06]
A good in-flight capture of this Bee Eater with prey.
Good sharpness and detail on the head where it counts most.
A good first pic ... welcome to TN
Steve

Mikolaj (1669) [2007-10-17 0:07]
Hello Deborah! Wonderful scene! Beautiful moment. Amazing composition. Nice colors. Original capture. Greetings from Poland!

Ishi (1979) [2007-10-17 0:07] [+]
Hi Raimundo,

Nice, but not clover. Possibly an Oxalis species.

All the best,

Ishi

lensaleksander (1102) [2007-10-17 0:13]
hi fiona
welcome on tn
interesting shot and composition but i think like say aido that you could do a better picture
try try

aleks

LordPotty (8952) [2007-10-17 0:13]
Hi Roger,
Welcome to Trek Nature.
Not too bad for a first attempt.
Do you have a 'macro' setting on your camera ?
(usually a little flower symbol)
If you put your camera on that mode,and set the autofocus to 'spot' mode,you should be able to get within a few centimetres and get a very close detailed look at this cicada nymph.
You can see one I did recently Here
I'll be interested to see how you get on in future postings.
We learn quickly on TN ... there are a lot of good photographers here all happy to share their knowledge.
Just contact me if you want to know anything.
Cheers
Steve

radz (3390) [2007-10-17 0:18] - [workshop] [compare] [+]
Nice timeing!Green cast is there.

LordPotty (8952) [2007-10-17 0:18]
Hello Rahul,
This shot has great potential.
The mist between the trees is beautiful,but unfortunately the roof spoils it a bit.
If you could have captured this scene without any man made objects in,it would have been perfect.
Nice shot though.
Cheers,
Steve

LordPotty (8952) [2007-10-17 0:20]
A very beautiful spot Becky.
Its good to see that there are still such wild places in such a crowded and busy country as the Netherlands.
Lovely capture
Cheers,
Steve