Wednesday May 22, 2024

[Dave]

I mentioned that I have another photo of the same hummingbird in the same nest as the one I posted a couple of days ago. Like that photo, this one was nearly full black out of the caners.

I applied the same processing methods: brightening the image a lot, tweaking temperature, adjusting colors, and sharpening. It turned out better than I expected...

   

In an effort to break out of my "dark background, light subject" pattern I've been trying to consciously look for chances to take lighter and brighter photos. Here's one from May 6 that didn't avoid the dark background, but at least has a lighter subject...

   

Happy Hump Day.

[Rich]

Awesome Dave! Pretty hard to stop a Hummer's wings! Bob Ross used to say "The more I practice the luckier I get!"

Simpy gourgeos white roses!

A scene from the Oregon coast. A couple of "En Plein Air Artists."

[Dave]

Thank you Rich. My experience has been that anytime one gets a good photo of one it is with a large dose of luck.

That's a fine image; the figures add interest, of course. and the rest fits my mental image of the Oregon coast: rugged dark rocks, dark green and hardy trees (often storm-ravaged), mid-value sand, medium blue water, and breakers that can range from more than gentle to dangerously powerful.

[Man From Ironbark]

All the luck in the world wouldn't get me a photo of a hummingbird on the nest unless I won wone of those lotteries we talk about.

Simply gorgeous white roses. The dash of red just helps to bring out their whiteness.

Rich, loooks like a great place for both En Plein Air Artists and photographers.

[Dreamin]

Dave: Excellent shot of the hummingbird.....O how I wish I could find a nest....they are too clever for me.....Yours turned out well, I love the motion in the wings, nice composition.....love the nice greens, too. Your white roses shot is also very good. I don't see any blown highlights and I rather prefer the dark background, makes them stand out! The dash of red is also a nice touch.
Rich, what a great place to paint!! I agree with the others' comments.
Hi, Peter. Hope you win the lottery. Hope we all win.

[Rich]

Thanks Dave, Peter and Natalie! Oregon cost is rugged!

[Dave]

Thank you MFI and Natalie. I agree that the touch of red helps the image.