Ok...my first pic posted on this forum

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Ok...my first pic posted on this forum

Postby Bindii on Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:06 pm

Decisions....decisions....

I couldn't decide whether to post an old or new images....so I've opted for new...these were taken the Sunday just gone at the Botanic Gardens (Mount Cootha) in Brisbane. I hope I have posted too many images...it is hard to choose which ones to omit.

I am always open to critiques and opinions, so please don't try to spare my feelings..if something needs improving then tell me...I won't cry..honest... :wink:

Water Dragon

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Shag

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Water Hen Fight

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Ibis

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Willy Wagtail

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h222/Bindiime/Others/IMG_3756small.jpg

Water Hen

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What a cutie this chap was...

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Postby Yi-P on Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:13 pm

I really love #1, crispy sharp and clear!!

Nice first post in pics, much more to come!!


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Postby Alpha_7 on Wed Sep 20, 2006 3:51 pm

Welcome to the forum, and some great nature shots here my favourite would be the water dragon, nice lighting, good seperation from the background.

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Postby chet on Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:51 pm

they're all fantastic, but I LOVE the Willy Wagtail one :)

... you have Water Dragons in the botanical gardens up there?
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Postby obzelite on Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:51 pm

great shots, 1 4 and 5 and favs.
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Postby Glen on Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:53 pm

Bindii, your water dragon is very nice :D As Yi-P said, we try to limit posts to 4 images under 800 pixs so that people who don't have access to broadband etc can still share the experience :wink:
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Postby ABG on Wed Sep 20, 2006 4:59 pm

Welcome to the forum Bindii. Some lovely photos you have there. Looking forward to seeing more of your work :)
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Postby Manta on Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:04 pm

Great stuff Bindii! All good but the wagtail shot is a cracker.
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Postby Geoff on Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:13 pm

Welcome Bindi!! I too prefer the water dragon shot, the other critique that I could offer is that I find that the background of the pond blends in too much with the birds wings in shot 2, but they are all very good! Look forward to seeing more from you :)
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Postby stubbsy on Wed Sep 20, 2006 5:33 pm

Welcome to the forum Bindii

I also think the water dragon shot is the oick here. It's well lit and composed and nice and sharp. Mind you the others aren't too bad either :wink:
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Postby Oscar on Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:29 pm

Great shots Bindii. Yeah I love the water dragon also. Cheers, Mick :) :) :)
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Postby johnd on Wed Sep 20, 2006 7:56 pm

Welcome to the forum Bindii. The detail in that water dragon is excellent. That's a cute little chap in the last shot. Huge eyes.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

As I'm particularly interested in wedding photography (but still a novice), I would like to see your website of wedding shots if possible.

Cheers
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I knew it Bindii...

Postby zafra52 on Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:42 pm

I love the lizard one. I believe it is the same beast that attacked me Sunday afternoon; maybe it was not in the mood for any more photos or perhaps realized I would ruin its good looks and tried to keep the standards. Now, I love the expression on the child's face, but the colours in all of them are fantastic, they are sharp and crisp images. Well done!
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Postby Bindii on Wed Sep 20, 2006 8:58 pm

johnd wrote:Welcome to the forum Bindii. The detail in that water dragon is excellent. That's a cute little chap in the last shot. Huge eyes.
Looking forward to seeing more of your work.

As I'm particularly interested in wedding photography (but still a novice), I would like to see your website of wedding shots if possible.

Cheers
John


Thanks to all of your for your opinions...much appreciated!
Here is my website if you want to have a look
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zafra52 wrote:I love the lizard one. I believe it is the same beast that attacked me Sunday afternoon; maybe it was not in the mood for any more photos or perhaps realized I would ruin its good looks and tried to keep the standards. Now, I love the expression on the child's face, but the colours in all of them are fantastic, they are sharp and crisp images. Well done!


Oh...so your the one who introduced me to the forum! Lol...thanks!! :)
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Postby greencardigan on Thu Sep 21, 2006 9:52 am

That's the best willy wagtail shot i've seen for a long time.

Well done!!

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Postby ozimax on Thu Sep 21, 2006 1:50 pm

Love the dragon shot (and the others), dragons are good to photograph because they sit still for long periods of time. Now, if they could somehow teach dragonflies the procedure... :)

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Postby sky on Thu Sep 21, 2006 4:23 pm

I agree, the photos are great. Fantastic focus, color and love the human interest in the final picture - now if only you could combine the water dragon with the kid ....would make for interesting pic! he he he!
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