CaptiveLight (969) [2014-09-24 23:41]
Nice moment in time to capture with a good dynamic feel created by the splash and foot positions of the two main egrets. For me personally, I can't help wishing that the wing tip on the left was complete in the frame but as it is the picture still tells the story perfectly well.

CaptiveLight (969) [2014-09-24 10:06]
Beautiful image, and especially love the reflection in the water. DOF is just about spot on, light and colours are spot on, to qualify this as a "critique" I guess that the only thing I might consider changing would be to dull down the bright patch (stone?) under the heron's beak which tends to catch me eye.

CaptiveLight (969) [2014-09-24 10:01]
Lovely textures and colour to this little guy, he blends in so well. DOF is quite good, it might have looked better at a slightly smaller aperture to get the big real leg in focus as well as the body but at 1/50th sec you are running out of light.

CaptiveLight (969) [2014-09-24 9:53]
Nicely done, the owl looks a little surprised! The directional light gives some nice shadowing on the side and the top of the head, but it would be nice to see more of the side and its colours. Striking image though.

CaptiveLight (969) [2011-07-07 2:25]
Nicely isolated from the natural background and a nice pose from the bird. Well done and thanks for sharing.

CaptiveLight (969) [2011-07-06 2:29]
Well seen, the foreground rock in the middle of the frame lines up well with the V shape in the background making this a pleasing balanced composition. Colours are good, detail is good and the hint of the rocks under water add an element of interest to the image.

CaptiveLight (969) [2011-07-06 2:25]
Nicely captured, subject well isolated by the big lens and wide aperture, good colour and detail and the lizard adds a point of interest. Well done.

CaptiveLight (969) [2011-07-06 1:08]
Nicely framed and composed with some good detail.

CaptiveLight (969) [2009-05-03 1:38]
Nice image of this beautiful butterfly. Takes me back to my childhood when we would see them quite often on our regular Sunday afternoon picnics in the jungle.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-27 13:25]
Polarizers are then landscape photogrpahers friend. Lovely colors, you did very well to the details in the shadows and still the BG is not blow out. Nice depth and dimension in this landscape and the leading line to the left is catchy. I do not normally comment on frames but I like yours, it does go well with the photo.

I disabled smileys a long time ago and only hand them out in real life. But you did put a great smile on my face thanx.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-27 13:16] [+]
Ello! Mehmet... What an extraordinary collection of seashells you have here. I do know who to ask now if I find a shell of interest again. I haven't seen any expert in this field on TN before and believe its a nice gain for the site. Your photographs are technically perfect and well presented. Your notes makes it a post it true TN nature... Very well done.

I have disabled smileys a long time ago... and only dish out smileys in real life. :D Your collection did hand me one thanx.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 15:13]
ello Ori... It been a while since we spoke. Been to SA lately? Nice to see we are second on your list of number of photos posted.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 14:54]
Gotta go with Steve on this... some sort of King Cricket.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 14:49]
Almost happy?? I would be more than happy with a capture like this. Love the compo.. you had to get low and dirty for this. The clear BG makes this stand out... 3D like.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 14:47]
Ola! Janice. So glad to find you posting here. Love the leading line and depth of the landscape.. very interesting and those colors are unreal. Lovely.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 14:41] [+]
Me mate from down under... and a bit to the east. How are you Steve? You have accumulated a very nice portfolio since the last time I had a look. Very nice work and keep up with April fool's antics... the green shroom made me look.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 14:38]
Ola! Miles. Nice name for the photo website... I'll head over there after I paid my dues here. Very nice rich colors and pose from this bird. Always enjoyed looking at your work... still do...

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 14:35]
Hello Sabine,

So nice to find you still here on TN. Very nice macro work you have composed here in an interesting composition and collage. The photo that got be hooked on nature photography is one of a mantis egg hatching.

gerhardt (11620) [2009-04-26 14:33]
Ik vertrou jy ben wel mijn vriend?

When I look at this macro I remember two things about your photos... exceptional macro work and the best landscapes (over at trekearth) I have seen. I am very glad to see you still posting Jaap.

CaptiveLight (969) [2009-03-22 13:13] [+]
Hi Val,

Nice shot of Marley in action... I must get down to the Hawk Conservancy again soon as I haven't been for a while. Hope you are well.

Miles