Your Wildlife Thread!

[Vicky]

Hi,

Why don't we post our images of wildlife from all over the world in this thread? I think that way we will get a very nice collection of pictures in this thread.

Here's my contribution to kick start this.

All the photos have been taken at the Guwahati Zoo:)

Tiger Trouble
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/_MG_9537b.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 170mm, 1/160, f/8, ISO 1600

Tiger - Shot through the bars!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/_MG_9553abc-1.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 240mm, 1/200, f/5.6, ISO 1600

The Vine Snake
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/_MG_9651-1.jpg
400D, Sigma 18-50 @ 50mm, 1/80, f/3.2, ISO 400

Majestic Pelican
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_4040b-1.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 300mm, 1/1600, f/5.6, ISO 400

Thinking Monkey
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_4113abc-1.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 240mm, 1/160, f/5.6, ISO 800

Siberian Crane
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_4178ac-1.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 300mm, 1/250, f/6.3, ISO 200

Friendly Deer
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_4208a-1.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 240mm, 1/40, f/6.3, ISO 200

Loving Lions
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_4244-1.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 300mm, 1/25, f/8, ISO 800

Posing Egret
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_4363-1.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 300mm, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 200

Another Posing Egret
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_4378a.jpg
400D, 70-300IS @ 300mm, 1/200, f/5.6, ISO 200

Brown Cobra
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/P1050331a.jpg
Panasonic FZ5, 1/20, f/3.2, ISO 200

Egret's Sunset Silhouette
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/P1050503a_filtered-1.jpg
Panasonic FZ5, 1/200, f/4, ISO 200

Thanks for looking! C&C Welcome:)

Viky

[KrishnenduKes]

Topic Approved

Lovely photo of the snake. Do you have any photographs of animals in the wild?

[rash_rp]

Here are a couple from my end:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3135468360_9fd688365a_o.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3265/3134648287_f1a1839430_o.jpg

Urban wildlife:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/3134649327_0149c8c9f5_o.jpg

[Aryan]

One picture from my side. :)

Ready To Rumble :p
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3001/2799409460_5970bca084_o.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

One picture from my side. :)

Ready To Rumble :p

Nice Photo there Aryan. I would have done this to it... Removed the foreground.

[vitesh]

Pics Clicked last year using friend's Panasonic FZ-7 at kufri.

[Aryan]

Pics Clicked last year using friend's Panasonic FZ-7 at kufri.
@Vitesh: That Python looks deadly! The macro of his/ her eye would be terrific..:D :D

[KrishnenduKes]

Pics Clicked last year using friend's Panasonic FZ-7 at kufri.

Mr. Kohli, your python looks lovely!

[vitesh]

@aryan and Ken: Glad u liked it...Will be contributing to this thread more often...

[rajr]

Some from My side
http://i39.tinypic.com/20k6cmt.jpg

http://i43.tinypic.com/24b2lw4.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

People have a reptile fetish here it seems. Love them and terrified of them at the same time. Liked the green snake with the bulging penetrative eye.

[motorcycho]

One From my side :)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/eshanshetty/IMG_0241copysmr.jpg
400D, 18-55mm, at 55mm, F5.6, shutter speed 1/400sec.

[arvindm29]

Langoor
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3269/2869006287_d5d3588227_b.jpg

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: 0.003 sec
Aperture: f/7
Focal Length: 146 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[KrishnenduKes]

Langoor
Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XT
Exposure: 0.003 sec
Aperture: f/7
Focal Length: 146 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

Nice shot Arvind. Which lens?

[Bibudesh]

One From my side :)
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u132/eshanshetty/IMG_0241copysmr.jpg
400D, 18-55mm, at 55mm, F5.6, shutter speed 1/400sec.

Loved this the most. Good work motorcycho :)

[arvindm29]

Thanks Krish,

Its EFs - 55 250 IS

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks Krish,

Its EFs - 55 250 IS

Thanks. Looks like a pretty decent lens. Wish we could have a decent ownership review of this one.

[arvindm29]

Thanks. Looks like a pretty decent lens. Wish we could have a decent ownership review of this one.

Thanks Krish, I will try to write an small ownership review.

[arvindm29]

few pics from this weekend trip to Bandipur National Park and Madhumalai Wildlife Sanctuary.
1
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Siyyy0eSNII/AAAAAAAAERo/WWSBEK1eVc8/s800/IMG_5605.jpg
2
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SiyzLjk0-iI/AAAAAAAAERw/NB4hIkCQC7Q/s800/IMG_5606.jpg
3
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SiyzgIzpbLI/AAAAAAAAER0/Tey0ZiVLklU/s800/IMG_5625.jpg
4
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Siy0KSHa8UI/AAAAAAAAER4/ShDJxS0Aug4/s800/IMG_5648.jpg
5
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Siy0ju41IfI/AAAAAAAAESA/tNToVtxDJKo/s800/IMG_5668.jpg
6
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Siy0-svhBuI/AAAAAAAAESE/QR9ZWPm3W4s/s800/IMG_5678.jpg
7
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Siy1gr7XyRI/AAAAAAAAESQ/fRBzKoeyX8k/s800/IMG_5686.jpg

All pictures taken from Canon Rebel XT with Canon EFs 55 250 IS

[KrishnenduKes]

@arvind: Most of the shots with your 55-250 are pretty sharp here other than the first one. The colours are also pretty good. My favourite of the lot being the one with the spotted deer. Thanks for sharing.

[Xavier]

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p160/xvrdsouza/IMG_7805_wp.jpg

Lying down on wild grass at 1 am with weird flying and crawling insects all over, with an 18-55 to shoot this huge frog was quite an experience! :D

P.S. : Too much of Nigel Marven does this to you.

[KrishnenduKes]

Lying down on wild grass at 1 am with weird flying and crawling insects all over, with an 18-55 to shoot this huge frog was quite an experience! :D

P.S. : Too much of Nigel Marven does this to you.

That is pretty wild Xavier. Good shot nonetheless.

[Xavier]

That is pretty wild Xavier. Good shot nonetheless.

Thanks Ken! :D Oh and it was almost pitch dark. Had to manually focus and shoot around 6-7 pics to get one which was properly focused :|

[arvindm29]

My Weekend visit to Banerghatta National Park results,
1.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj55NjbeQLI/AAAAAAAAEao/U29HvNw1-bU/s800/IMG_5857.jpg

2.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj55qQMDUvI/AAAAAAAAEaw/JYJe3c9TPgg/s800/IMG_5876.jpg

3.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj551-4yOqI/AAAAAAAAEa4/GKYMY8LS9hs/s800/IMG_5888.jpg

4.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj56Nzh4IEI/AAAAAAAAEbA/LPOmRTireqI/s800/IMG_5915.jpg

5.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj56c0g03YI/AAAAAAAAEbE/pbmGmzn_VBI/s800/IMG_5939.jpg

6.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj56vZdwQFI/AAAAAAAAEbM/UAjCj75l_Lk/s800/IMG_5950.jpg

7.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj57mSK_tzI/AAAAAAAAEbc/aAE5u2D44qQ/s800/IMG_5971.jpg

8.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj58T4TaEZI/AAAAAAAAEbo/pk6s-GNZ3yg/s800/IMG_5989.jpg

9.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj5958r4_JI/AAAAAAAAEb0/gROa_43df9A/s800/IMG_6031.jpg

10.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj5_pVlo3AI/AAAAAAAAEcI/tkQDB1RVAuQ/s800/IMG_6087.jpg

11.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj8Bc0TLSeI/AAAAAAAAEcs/S02Oay9FLJo/s800/IMG_6094.jpg

12.
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj8DhfN24XI/AAAAAAAAEdI/zOeexvNqvhE/s800/IMG_6153.jpg

13.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj8D59f71eI/AAAAAAAAEdM/l3HF70CwUI8/s800/IMG_6166.jpg

14.
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Sj8E0A7YvWI/AAAAAAAAEdU/zD-7LG1Ycm4/s800/IMG_6207.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

My Weekend visit to Banerghatta National Park results,

Some Fantastic shot there! Shots n° 2, 5, 7, 8, 12 and 13 are my favourites. Which lens did you use to shoot the birds and the tiger?

[surya@64]

Aravind....Nice Butterfly pic....

[surya@64]

Hi Guys, Good Morning.

This parakeet was inspecting who's there at her door....!!


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3301/3327849103_5b872a0311_o.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys, Good Morning.

This parakeet was inspecting who's there at her door....!!


Great shot. 400mm I suppose!

[surya@64]

Great shot. 400mm I suppose!

Yes, 100-400L... Thanks..

[arvindm29]

@Krish, Thanks I used Canon EFS 55 250 IS lens in all my shots.
@Surya Thank you

[Vicky]

Another one through the murky glass...

[KrishnenduKes]

Another one through the murky glass...

Its an elegant animal indeed!

[Aryan]

@Surya: You are sharing one photograph each day! :D Come-on now, stop teasing us and give us the full series in a all new thread. ;)

[arvindm29]

@Vicky Good picture
@ Surya, nice shot.... was this shot from 100 400L?

[KrishnenduKes]

My contribution for the day.

What a shot!!!

@Surya: You are sharing one photograph each day! :D Come-on now, stop teasing us and give us the full series in a all new thread. ;)

First we had Vicky! And now we have Surya!

[surya@64]

@Surya: You are sharing one photograph each day! :D Come-on now, stop teasing us and give us the full series in a all new thread. ;)
Aryan I have very few pic. to show...that's why just one pic. a day....Jokes apart..

[surya@64]

@Vicky Good picture
@ Surya, nice shot.... was this shot from 100 400L?

yes, 100-400L..

[Xavier]

My contribution for the day.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3398/3327849729_130761e78f_o.jpg
All have a nice day.

Whoa! Nice shot!
That's a Channa Punctata (Spotted Snakehead), the bird is gonna have for breakfast! :(

[inder.cool]

Whoah..this thread has erupted with Surya's pics..!! All top notch..!! :)

Very nice..

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys,
Good morning,

My contribution for the day
All have a nice day.

A good nice bee eater to start the day I suppose! I think your cam missed the AI Servo by a whisker!

[surya@64]

A good nice bee eater to start the day I suppose! I think your cam missed the AI Servo by a whisker!

Your are right Kris, the cam was on One shot mode and the focal point selection was off center when I had suddenly turn the cam and shoot...I like the pic. for the spread of the tail feathers..:)

[Aryan]

@Vicky: Lovely colors, beautiful bokeh. :)

[surya@64]

Nice shot Surya:)

Duck
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_1032a.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/6.3, ISO 800

Vicky, I DUCK before you :):)..very nice shot...your 400L is singing very well...Good feather details...top lighting I would have wished for a catch light...but it is not possible always...

[KrishnenduKes]

Nice shot Surya:)

Duck
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/6.3, ISO 800

I can see now that you really do not give a damn about grain anymore. You have probably set your ISO to 800 and have forgotten about it!

Vicky, I DUCK before you :):)..very nice shot...your 400L is singing very well...Good feather details...top lighting I would have wished for a catch light...but it is not possible always...

Can we have more details on "catch light" please? Thanks.

[surya@64]

I can see now that you really do not give a damn about grain anymore. You have probably set your ISO to 800 and have forgotten about it!



Can we have more details on "catch light" please? Thanks.

Catch light is a small spec of white light on the Subjects Eye, which will enhance the eye contact with the subject and adds to the photographic value of the shot.

Go thro the archives...and check the eye of wildlife and also in portrait section check the small spec of light in the eyes...it make a lot of impact with and without the CATCH LIGHT...!!

In portrait and studio environment its easy to get catch light in the subjects eye...b'cos its a controlled condition...

where as in Wildlife...the situation is very difficult...and if you mange to get the Catch light...it definitely adds to the value of the photograph and effort of the photographer...!!

I hope I have conveyed the message...

[Vicky]

@ Aryan - Thanks mate! Glad u liked it:)

@ Surya - Thanks! Just trying to start out with bird photography... have lots to learn from you:)

@ Ken - Yes, I've completely stopped worrying about ISO up to 1600:)


Catch lights are easy:eek::cool:

[surya@64]

@ Aryan - Thanks mate! Glad u liked it:)

@ Surya - Thanks! Just trying to start out with bird photography... have lots to learn from you:)

@ Ken - Yes, I've completely stopped worrying about ISO up to 1600:)


Catch lights are easy:eek::cool:

Vicky, nice implants..:)

Honestly I did not want to mention the implant of "CATCH LIGHT" thro PS.. as it may offend some....in my previous reply to Kris...

But getting it naturally in wildlife pic. is a big circus in the field conditions...

Kris, now you have a comparison pic. from vicky ...with and without catch light..

I wonder which pic. you appreciate...

[Aryan]

@Vicky: Man, 1600 ISO and no worries. :D Superb, I say! :) Also, please do mention how did you apply the 'catch light' in PP. :)

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks Surya for the Catch Light clarifications. And as we can all see, Vicky can catch Catch Light anywhere anytime! :)

[Vicky]

One for today..

Can I get a Free Ride?
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0853a.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 160

[KrishnenduKes]

One for today..

Free Ride..
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 160

Very good composition, lovely colours. You are having some real good fun aren't you! :)

[surya@64]

One for today..

Free Ride..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0853a.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 160

Very nice pic. Vicky...Where are these shot At?

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys, Good morning

My contribution for the day.
All have a nice day.

Nice one there. You caught Catch Light! :)

[surya@64]

Nice one there. You caught Catch Light! :)

And in the Reflection too....thanks Kris.

[Vicky]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0617b.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 1600

C&C Welcome!

[rio008]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0617b.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 1600

C&C Welcome!

i dont see any wild life in this one :D
but i agree, great bokeh :)

[Aryan]

Great bokeh, and at ISO 1600, I do not see any noise! :eek: Makes my 400D look pre-historic! :D :(

[surya@64]

Hi Guys, Good morning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3328685426_284ae689a6_o.jpg

All have a wonderful weekend.

[rio008]

Hi Guys, Good morning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3328685426_284ae689a6_o.jpg

All have a wonderful weekend.

good one. higher ISO ?
u spend your weekends inside the forest ? :D

[Vicky]

i dont see any wild life in this one :D

I suggest you reconsider your statement:cool::p

My ''He He'' wasn't there without reason:D

@Surya - great shot... I think this will look great in a high contrast BW:)

[KrishnenduKes]

I suggest you reconsider your statement:cool::p

My ''He He'' wasn't there without reason:D


I am a bit confused here!!! :confused:

[Vicky]

I am a bit confused here!!! :confused:

He He.. give that photo another hard look;)

[KrishnenduKes]

He He.. give that photo another hard look;)

There are some interpretable shapes to the left. But one is generally tended to look at the overexposed leaves in the top centre of the photograph where I cannot make out any "living" object other than leaves! Have been staring at this photograph for the past half hour... :confused:

[Vicky]

Have been staring at this photograph for the past half hour... :confused:

LOL:D:) This is really funny:)

[surya@64]

good one. higher ISO ?
u spend your weekends inside the forest ? :D
ISO 400...Its the early morning fog which is give the grainy effect...!!

This pic. was taken some time Feb 09...

[KrishnenduKes]

LOL:D:) This is really funny:)

Oh My GOD! Vicky!!! I just saw it!!! It is mindblowing. And it is VERY scary. And also we must take into account that most animal species have B/W vision.

You have brought out certain aspects of life that we generally tend to take for granted!

[surya@64]

I suggest you reconsider your statement:cool::p

My ''He He'' wasn't there without reason:D

@Surya - great shot... I think this will look great in a high contrast

BW:)

The BW hi-contrast pic....tnx for the suggestion Vicky.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/3664016871_93610e9d95_o.jpg

[rio008]

The BW hi-contrast pic....tnx for the suggestion Vicky.



looks better now :)

[Xavier]

Oh My GOD! Vicky!!! I just saw it!!! It is mindblowing. And it is VERY scary. And also we must take into account that most animal species have B/W vision.

You have brought out certain aspects of life that we generally tend to take for granted!

What is it?!! I still can't find it! :(

[Aryan]

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0617b.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 1600


I think I saw it too. Just a faint guess though; is it a tiger hiding in that lovely bokeh!? :D

[Vicky]

I think I saw it too. Just a faint guess though; is it a tiger hiding in that lovely bokeh!? :D


Spot on Aryan!

The Monochrome version - Most deer species have monochrome vision.. this is what they would see..
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0617b.jpg

This is how we see it:)
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0617c.jpg

[inder.cool]

Spot on Aryan!

The Monochrome version - Most deer species have monochrome vision.. this is what they would see..

This is how we see it:)
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0617c.jpg

That was way too much mis-leading photograph..!! :D Good one..

[Aryan]

@Vicky: I LOVE the B/W picture way more than the colored one. And the tiger in bokeh makes for a lovely and interesting (not to mention puzzled) viewing. :D

[KrishnenduKes]

I think I saw it too. Just a faint guess though; is it a tiger hiding in that lovely bokeh!? :D

I think that you are the only one who got it! Your eyes are as sharp as the animals who are preyed upon! :D

[Xavier]

Spot on Aryan!

The Monochrome version - Most deer species have monochrome vision.. this is what they would see..

This is how we see it:)


Whoa! :O Wow! And this was shot inside a National Park?

[Vicky]

That was way too much mis-leading photograph..!! :D Good one..

He He.. just having some fun... trying to see if anyone could spot it:) Actually, I had thought that Surya would easily spot it:)

@Vicky: I LOVE the B/W picture way more than the colored one. And the tiger in bokeh makes for a lovely and interesting (not to mention puzzled) viewing. :D

Exactly! However, the beauty of the BW version is realized only after seeing the color version:)

I think that you are the only one who got it! Your eyes are as sharp as the animals who are preyed upon! :D

Yes, he's sharp!

[MG_1806]

@Vicky-Good one there.

@Aryan-Lovely.I guess we all should get our eyes checked:p

[inder.cool]

He He.. just having some fun... trying to see if anyone could spot it:) Actually, I had thought that Surya would easily spot it:)


Mission accomplished..!! :D


Yes, he's sharp!

+1

Good one Aryan..


@Aryan-Lovely.I guess we all should get our eyes checked:p

Exactly.. :D

[surya@64]

Vicky, really good puzzle....:)

Aryan, Congrats for solving it...

Kris, You must have lost few strands of hair ...pulling it...:(

Honestly I did not attempt to solve the puzzle...when the stalwarts are at it..::D

I would not have got it...

Its a new game all-together....:)

[KrishnenduKes]

I am not sure about it being a wild life pic, but dont no where else to post, so here it is:

Good to see that you are venturing into all domains. :)

[rio008]

Hi Guys,
Good morning.

All have a nice day.

great......!
how did you manage to reach the birds level ?

[surya@64]

great......!
how did you manage to reach the birds level ?

I happened to be standing on a slightly elevated place....!!

[arvindm29]

beautiful shots Surya,
It would be great if you could mention the names of the birds...

[Devil.DJ]

We are being treated to some great shots by Surya everyday. :)

Keep them coming !!

Cheers,
DJ

[surya@64]

Thanks Arvind, The name of the bird is BLACK SHOULDERED KITE.

Thanks Devil....I shall send it till my stack is empty....Meanwhile ..i should ensure I refill it...

I am happy you guys liked it....its worth the effort I have put in and urges me to do more.

[KrishnenduKes]

I am happy you guys liked it....its worth the effort I have put in and urges me to do more.

Oh yes! We are more than happy to see photographs of this quality. Please make sure to refill your stack!

[MG_1806]

Hi Guys,
Good morning.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2458/3628026403_3604a96d43_o.jpg

This one is superb.

Does this meet the criteria for this thread?
http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/527/IMG_1510.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Does this meet the criteria for this thread?


It does it does! :)

[arvindm29]

One for the day
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Skkhkl2Y9XI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/Uwh68LO8uVw/s800/IMG_6214.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

One for the day

Wow! A lot of wildlife happening these days it seems.

Thanks for sharing.

[MG_1806]

@Surya-Too good.It will be great if you can provide exif details with your pictures.Will be helpful for all of us.

[surya@64]

One for the day
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/Skkhkl2Y9XI/AAAAAAAAFCQ/Uwh68LO8uVw/s800/IMG_6214.jpg

Nice pic...I wish the critical focus was on the face of the Tiger..

[surya@64]

@Surya-Too good.It will be great if you can provide exif details with your pictures.Will be helpful for all of us.


Thanks MG...50d, 100-400L IS... f/5.6, 1/1600 sec ISO 400.

[arvindm29]

Thanks Surya, I agree with your comment

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys,
Good Morning.

INDIAN SARUS CRANE....LARGEST BIRD IN INDIA.
50d 100-400 L , 1/800sec, f/5.6, iso 400
All have a nice day.

What a Morning you have made for us Surya!

[MG_1806]

@surya-Nice pic but the highlights are too strong for my liking.

[Xavier]

Hi Guys,
Good Morning.

INDIAN SARUS CRANE....LARGEST BIRD IN INDIA.
50d 100-400 L , 1/800sec, f/5.6, iso 400
All have a nice day.

El Perfecto!
Perfect focus!

[surya@64]

What a Morning you have made for us Surya!

Thanks Kris, I am happy you guys liked it...

[surya@64]

@surya-Nice pic but the highlights are too strong for my liking.

I do agree MG.. about the highlights...the difference in color temp...is too big...red and white...I am no expert in pp....I have just left it straight out of the camera...except for little sharpening...

Any expert PP guys can take this pic Please...and try to give it a different dimension...if you wish to do so....

MG I appreciate your comment. Thanks.:)

[surya@64]

El Perfecto!
Perfect focus!
Xavier, thanks....for your appreciation.

[Xavier]

I do agree MG.. about the highlights...the difference in color temp...is too big...red and white...I am no expert in pp....I have just left it straight out of the camera...except for little sharpening...

Any expert PP guys can take this pic Please...and try to give it a different dimension...if you wish to do so....


I saved the pic on my comp and opened it in Photoshop. And after 5-10 min of contemplating, I realised that this pic is great as it is because everything I did made it look inferior to the original photograph! :eek:

Now, this is some real good photography!

[Aryan]

@Surya: I am sure our in-house PP expert Vicky can do wonders even with this picture! ;)

[MG_1806]

the difference in color temp...is too big...red and white...

Agreed.From my little experience of clicking I have found white the most difficult colour to tame:(.

[surya@64]

Hi Guys,

Good morning.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3597/3628027133_bc7db4b061_o.jpg

All have a wonderful day.

[MG_1806]

WOW!
This one is simply superb.

[rio008]

Hi Guys,
Good morning.
All have a wonderful day.

Surya.... you really makes our GOOD morning....! :D
great shot

[KrishnenduKes]

Superb shot Surya

Surya.... you really makes our GOOD morning....! :D
great shot

Totally agree!

[surya@64]

Thanks MG, rio and Kris...I am happy that my pic. are striking a chord with experts.:)

[arvindm29]

@surya
beautiful shot

[surya@64]

@surya
beautiful shot
Thanks Arvind...I happy you liked it.

[surya@64]

white cheeked barbet
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SPOW0JdyWlI/AAAAAAAACa0/nHcyAa5VrB0/s800/IMG_2492.jpg

Very nice pic Arvind....Critical focus is on the tree...Looks like heavily cropped ???....Vertical composition would have been better.

[arvindm29]

Yes indeed had to crop the picture as the bird is very small for a 250mm lens. The focus point blinked on the eye of the bird, but still the tree is more focused :( Appreciate for more critics on my photos.

[KrishnenduKes]

The focus point blinked on the eye of the bird, but still the tree is more focused :(

I have heard of this problem too.

[surya@64]

Yes indeed had to crop the picture as the bird is very small for a 250mm lens. The focus point blinked on the eye of the bird, but still the tree is more focused :( Appreciate for more critics on my photos.

Looks like your Lens is having Back focus...even though the focal point is on the eye...

BTW what lens is it and make...Is it a L series lens..?

[arvindm29]

Its a Canon EFs 55 250 IS lens

saving for 100 400L

[KrishnenduKes]

Its a Canon EFs 55 250 IS lens


Plastic mount?

[arvindm29]

yes :( its a plastic mount

[MG_1806]

white cheeked barbet
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SPOW0JdyWlI/AAAAAAAACa0/nHcyAa5VrB0/s800/IMG_2492.jpg

Very nice pic Arvind....Critical focus is on the tree...Looks like heavily cropped ???....Vertical composition would have been better.

I guess the master summarized it but that is one beautiful bird.

[KrishnenduKes]

Some really amazing shots on this thread, one from my side. The bird in focus is called the Red Avadavat or the Red Muniya


Superb shot. Sharp and crisp. Thanks! :)

[surya@64]

Some really amazing shots on this thread, one from my side. The bird in focus is called the Red Avadavat or the Red Muniya

http://i40.tinypic.com/15eah60.jpg

Very good pic. Nitin...The Red one is the male and the other one is a Juvenile.

You have managed to avoid the twig..:)

[powerslave]

I'm thoroughly enjoying all of these bird shots. KICKASS. Keep em coming guys.

[MG_1806]

http://i40.tinypic.com/15eah60.jpg
One of the best shot in this thread.


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3628837834_17a083b11b_o.jpg

Nice capture.Th caption can go like "Thinking Bird":P.

[Vicky]

one from my side. The bird in focus is called the Red Avadavat or the Red Muniya

http://i40.tinypic.com/15eah60.jpg



Awesome!

However, the huge watermark right in the center on the image is VERY distracting:(

Hi Guys,

Good Morning.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3628837834_17a083b11b_o.jpg

All have a nice weekend

great shot Surya... also loved the one of the deers drinking water!

[Vicky]

I'm coming to get you!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0676.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/400, f/5.6, ISO 800, Hand Held

[rio008]

I'm coming to get you!

50D, 400L, 1/400, f/5.6, ISO 800, Hand Held

Run vicky.........run......! :D
good shot

[Aryan]

@Vicky: I see the 400 L being put to some 'real' use. :D Nice! :)

[MG_1806]

I'm coming to get you!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0676.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/400, f/5.6, ISO 800, Hand Held
Looks royale.Did you went to GIR or is this clicked in any zoo?

[KrishnenduKes]

@Vicky: I see the 400 L being put to some 'real' use. :D Nice! :)

This is exactly my point. If you can shoot like this with the 400, why should I have any reason to buy the 100-400?

[surya@64]

Thanks guys... glad you liked this:)

Here's one for today:)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0834.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/800, f/6.3, ISO 400

Vicky, Nice pic. with Breeding colors

[inder.cool]

I'm coming to get you!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0676.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/400, f/5.6, ISO 800, Hand Held

Thanks guys... glad you liked this:)

Here's one for today:)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0834.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/800, f/6.3, ISO 400

Awesome colors and sharpness in the pics..!! :)

[rio008]

@surya and vicky : you guys are trully amazing. :)
this is my fav. thread now
keep it coming guys

[Vicky]

..any PP guys can take this pic Please...and try to give it a different dimension...if you wish to do so....


@Surya: I am sure our in-house PP expert Vicky can do wonders even with this picture! ;)

Here's my humble attempt at this:)

[rio008]

Here's my humble attempt at this:)

noise ninja + PS cs3 ? :)

[surya@64]

Here's my humble attempt at this:)

Vicky, very good PP WORK...U have managed to reduce the burnout and I has a better BG...Looks very good....Thanks...

Its time to learn a trick or two of PP from you...:)

[Psycho_McCrazy]

damn this thread has come to life ever since Vicky got his 400 L and the others also took out their teles.

I gotta get a long lens... and find some birds....

PS. take a look at my sig :p

[MG_1806]

@surya-Again a very good one.

Here's my humble attempt at this:)
Looks so much better.

[Vicky]

d

PS. take a look at my sig :p

Damn! You got ANOTHER F5:eek:

[Psycho_McCrazy]

Damn! You got ANOTHER F5:eek:
<OT> My uncle, who has been into photography for ages, wanted one after he heard that I got one for myself. So got him one, and also an extra fast standard lens.(the Nikkor 50 AF-S) </OT>

BTW, I would also request people to post about the location of these wonderful wildlife shots along with the exif, can give us an idea of where to head when we get our hands on the long lenses.

[surya@64]

Hi Guys,

Good Morning.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3628029359_eef5c61643_o.jpg

All have a wonderful day.

[rio008]

@ vicky and surya...... FANTASTIC!
getting much closer...!

like Psycho_McCrazy requested earlier please do mention the locations of wildlife clicks, can give us an idea of where to run when we get some long lenses.

[surya@64]

Getting Real Close

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0931.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 1600

Vicky, Its PURPLE SWAMPHEN... Colors well captured and sharp...!!

[surya@64]

@ vicky and surya...... FANTASTIC!
getting much closer...!

like Psycho_McCrazy requested earlier please do mention the locations of wildlife clicks, can give us an idea of where to run when we get some long lenses.

Thanks rio, MG, Psycho....Vicky is doing a real good...I still have a long way to go....!!!

[KrishnenduKes]

Thanks to Prakash and Vickash this thread is going ballistic!

[Vicky]

Thanks guys...

Thanks to Prakash and Vickash this thread is going ballistic!

Ken, would you believe me if I told you that of the 1200+ shots that i've taken since i got the new stuff, more than 1100+ are with the 400L:eek: This is the lens that stays on the 50D... This is how addictive this lens is!

It makes you go out and take pics..

P.S. I spell my name as Vikash:)

[surya@64]

Excellent pics, Surya and Vicky!!

Juvenile Shikra (EXIF: 1/640s, f4.5, ISO 200, 200 mm, Canon 20D)
http://i26.tinypic.com/34oea75.jpg

Trance, Beautiful shot...very sharp, Nice BG....nice pearch...With 200mm U must have gone pretty close to it..

[KrishnenduKes]

It makes you go out and take pics..

P.S. I spell my name as Vikash:)

Sorry about the spelling Vikash!

Excellent pics, Surya and Vicky!!

Juvenile Shikra (EXIF: 1/640s, f4.5, ISO 200, 200 mm, Canon 20D)


And now Nitin joins in the party!

[powerslave]

You guys are killing it. I recently had the chance to try the dust pump (100-400) and its one helluva lens.

[Vicky]

Lovely shots Nitin! Really loving the Hawk shot:)

For the second shot, I'm unable to see you why shot at f/9, ISO 1600 instead of maybe f/5.6 ISO 640:(

[rio008]

@ nitin : lovely shots there.
happy to see some GOOD wild life photographs over here


For the second shot, I'm unable to see you why shot at f/9, ISO 1600 instead of maybe f/5.6 ISO 640:(

@ vicky : AUTO mode may be ! :o

[trance_nut]

Thanks Vicky!

Three reasons :)

1. The lens used is the 100-400 L at 400 mm, so f9 to be in its "sweet spot"
2. Tried couple of shots with lower shutter speeds (1/200 -1/250) with IS on, but there was a slight blur, hence had to got to ISO 1600 to get 1/400.
3. The 20D ISO jumps in steps of 1 ev :(


Lovely shots Nitin! Really loving the Hawk shot:)

For the second shot, I'm unable to see you why shot at f/9, ISO 1600 instead of maybe f/5.6 ISO 640:(

[surya@64]

Thanks Surya, yup was close to it. To avoid being noticed, i walked in line with a tree between me and the bird. That made me get pretty close to it, unnoticed :)



Lunch time (EXIF: 1/400, f9, ISO 1600, 400 mm, Canon 20D)

http://i28.tinypic.com/inzoeq.jpg

Nitin, Good catch....little soft...( may be due to overcast conditions or full auto mode...)its a NIGHT HERON...Looks like its caught little more than it can chew...!!!

[rio008]

When you keep reading great appreciative comments like we're getting to read on this thread, you can't help feeling all rosy and smug... well, thats the best time to visit the Birds section at POTN (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=91) and see some real bird shots like these:


unfortunately i found something else out there ;)
" My first real Birding Adventure!! "
few bird clicks from someone who roams around specialy in this thread with some cool bird clicks :cool:

Pehchaan kon......!

[MG_1806]

Hi Guys,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3313/3628029359_eef5c61643_o.jpg

Wonderful capture.Sharpness is kickass.


Juvenile Shikra (EXIF: 1/640s, f4.5, ISO 200, 200 mm, Canon 20D)
http://i26.tinypic.com/34oea75.jpg
This one is brilliant.


Shot late in the evening with the setting sun behind my back...
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_1167.jpg

Everything in the picture looks perfect but somehow that doesn't looks like the natural colour of sparrow or we have different kinds of sparrow found in India?


I must admit, these little brats are tough to capture:)
+1.Smaller the bird more is the difficulty.

[rio008]

/\ he he:)

After the reality check, this is all I have to post:o

Shot late in the evening with the setting sun behind my back...

I must admit, these little brats are tough to capture:)

Again one more crystal clear image from VICKY........!

do post here the balance from the bird photos you posted in POTN
you didnt show us all here.

[Vicky]

Everything in the picture looks perfect but somehow that doesn't looks like the natural colour of sparrow or we have different kinds of sparrow found in India?


+1.Smaller the bird more is the difficulty.

The yellow / golden tone to the bird is because of the setting sun behind my back:)

Yes, smaller and very skittish too!

Again one more crystal clear image from VICKY........!

do post here the balance from the bird photos you posted in POTN
you didnt show us all here.


Thanks Rio.. will post soon... trying to go @ one photo per day:)

[Aryan]

@Vicky: For a second, I was awed that your 400L captured that picture. But, later read that it is 'Steve' who clicked it. I am sure the 400L is capable of this kind of an awesome and sharp shot. ;)

That sparrow looks beautiful, especially because of that golden hue. :)

[Vicky]

/\ thanks Aryan:)

Here's one for today...

I love Seafood!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0986.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 1600

[KrishnenduKes]

I do not wholly agree with your views about POTN. Agreed that the shot you posted by Steve is really very good. But some of the photographs posted here can actually match up if not better. Remember the eagle shots that you had posted some time back?

/\ thanks Aryan:)

Here's one for today...

I love Seafood!
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 1600

Good shot. But not as great as your other work!

[rio008]

Hi Guys,

Good morning, am I close to Steves Pic...???:)

All have a nice day.

Good click one again surya :D

O.T : any guys looking for zoom glasses like VICKY and SURYA ? here (http://www.souq.com/browse/1680/EN/uae/camera-accessories/1/bid_price_desc/asc/?ubl=en) is the link for few used ZOOM lenses :cool:

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys,

Good morning, am I close to Steves Pic...???:)

All have a nice day.

Not far. This was my point.

[surya@64]

/\ thanks Aryan:)

Here's one for today...

I love Seafood!
http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0986.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 1600

Vicky, Good pic. Looks little under exposed...may be heavily cropped ( I may be wrong).. High iso....???

[Xavier]

Nitin, Good catch....little soft...( may be due to overcast conditions or full auto mode...)its a NIGHT HERON...Looks like its caught little more than it can chew...!!!

It has caught a poor Channa sp. :(
Lovely pics by everyone here! Seriously, you guys are awesome!

[rio008]

Hi Guys,

Good morning.

All have a wonderful day.

Man this is awsome. Well captured

Now you guys making me crazy to buy a zoom lens ....:mad:

[Aryan]

@Surya: That is a BRILLIANT shot. I would like to know how did you get such a 'perfect timed' shot. :) Shooting in continuous mode, one would presume? And man, your 100-400L is something that I have been yearning for months now! :)

[surya@64]

Kris, Arvind, rio, Thank you all for your appreciation...I am happy to be a part in your daily morning smile...:)

[surya@64]

@Surya: That is a BRILLIANT shot. I would like to know how did you get such a 'perfect timed' shot. :) Shooting in continuous mode, one would presume? And man, your 100-400L is something that I have been yearning for months now! :)

Aryan, Thanks for the compliment...Its sheer timing for these shots ...I sat for hours on end patiently observing the fishing pattern they adopt...

Its very tiring to be always peeping in the viewfinder...They happen very very fast and any where around you....ANTICIPATION is the key word....!!!

All the shots are hand held .... lying on the ground for those low level shots with insects and bugs crawling around you.....I hardly use the tripod...even tho i carry a Manfrotto..Pro..

There are times, I have missed these actions when I took a loo break or for a sip of water....!!! forget about lunch...:(

Lighting and BG also plays an important role to get a punch in the pic.

I don't do any PP ...they are straight of the CAM...with little adj. for sharpness, brightness and contrast..

Man its so tiring...at the end of the day...But brings back smile when U see them on your comp...

Go, get the 100-400L...its very versatile lens...

[Aryan]

@Surya: Yes, the 100-400L has been and will always be one of my favorite lens. :) I just love that piece of glass. Will surely get it one day.

[KrishnenduKes]

Its very tiring to be always peeping in the viewfinder...They happen very very fast and any where around you....ANTICIPATION is the key word....!!!


Yes and we are lying in anticipation of your wildlife thread giving details of where to go, what to do, what to carry, what are the charges for camera, best places to shoot bird etc...

Thanks.

[anvancy-(macro analyst)]

nice one surya!

[surya@64]

nice one surya!

Thank you anvancy, I am sure I have got ur name correct this time...:)

[surya@64]

Excellent picture Surya, reminds me of this pic of mine. Though your pic has the background and the timing perfect :)

http://i32.tinypic.com/rseyyx.jpg

Nice timing Trance, a lower angle would have enhanced the effect...

[surya@64]

Lovely shot Surya:)

To continue with the Pelican theme...

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0898.jpg

This is called ROSY PELICAN...nice catch...Vicky,..why is there a shift in the color to Magenta...???

[KrishnenduKes]

I am beginning to like Pelicans more than I have ever done in my life!


Kris, aware of the commitment...will honor it..:)

Good. Will wait. I can be patient in some cases!

This is called ROSY PELICAN...nice catch...Vicky,..why is there a shift in the color to Magenta...???

You not only shoot animals, you seem to know a lot about them too!

[rio008]

Hi Guys,

Good evening,

My DSL was down for more than 24 hours...
Thank you all for your appreciation...
All have a wonderful weekend...
Happy clicking...!!


Well captured surya.
I see some noise in your image so reduced the noise and removed some unwanted branches for a better composition. hope you dont mind :)

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/3628841026_72082ac7e5_o1.jpg

[arvindm29]

Owls,
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SldQRosLfVI/AAAAAAAAFVA/hg-cKvhbEgk/s800/Owl.jpg

[surya@64]

Owls,
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SldQRosLfVI/AAAAAAAAFVA/hg-cKvhbEgk/s800/Owl.jpg

Nice pic. Arvind....little more to your right..would have given better compostion and avoided the branch and the leaf on the Bird...

[surya@64]

A BIF :)
Its an egret in breeding plumage (the copper color)
http://i32.tinypic.com/dnmw42.jpg

Very good action shot Trance, ...nice BG, with action on the wings..It must have been a over cast conditions...hence the subdued lighting...EGRET IN BREEDING COLORS.

[rio008]

^^ both images are really eye catching. love the composition for the first one. thanks for sharing.
You guys rocking this thread with some lovely wildlife photographs.

[surya@64]

Thanks Surya, yes it was about to rain when i clicked this shot, and pretty windy too.
Here's another egret in breeding plumage
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/75/192704380_d6f71e5357_o.jpg
BRILLIANT...!!! Composition is too tight for my liking...or the Crop....!! See if you can give some headroom and some to the right of the pic...

[KrishnenduKes]

A BIF :)
Its an egret in breeding plumage (the copper color)
http://i32.tinypic.com/dnmw42.jpg

This is déjà vu! :) I remember this photograph winning the contest on xBhp amongst your other entries; though this was not adjudged the best but one of them.




Pariah Kite showing its wingspan!

You have started to rock as well, in tandem with Vicky and Prakash.

Looks like soon Arvind will also join in! :) He is beginning to learn the ropes.

[surya@64]

Thanks rio008, appreciate your comment



Thanks Surya, yes i agree the crop is too tight. This was cropped when i was still learning the fundamentals of composition :).



Pariah Kite showing its wingspan!
http://i26.tinypic.com/z0sag.jpg

Nice over-head shot...lighting the underparts of the kite.

[rio008]

Here's the third shot in the in-flight series :)

I am out of words for your photographs nitin. :)
from your photographs i dont think you are still learning :p
Wish the sky were little more bluish, i see some noise too, but its ok... PS for rescue always :cool:

[trance_nut]

Thanks for the gracious comment rio :), appreciate it. I would still say I am learning :), because everyday you come across situations/subjects that makes you delve a little more into the the techniques and skill needed to get that perfect shot.

I am out of words for your photographs nitin. :)
from your photographs i dont think you are still learning :p
Wish the sky were little more bluish, i see some noise too, but its ok... PS for rescue always :cool:

Moving to my favourite subjects, the wild cats :)
http://i28.tinypic.com/2qkt6hf.jpg

[Vicky]

Moving to my favourite subjects, the wild cats :)

Wow! Love it!! Just wish you hadn't cropped off his paws:(

You lead and I'll try to follow:)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0654.jpg

A curious juvenile male:)

[surya@64]

Moving to my favourite subjects, the wild cats :)
http://i28.tinypic.com/2qkt6hf.jpg[/QUOTE]

Wow! Love it!!

You lead and I'll try to follow:)

http://i247.photobucket.com/albums/gg143/Vikash2007/IMG_0654.jpg

A curious juvenile male:)

Nitin and Vicky very nice pic of the Big cats....Any info on the shooting conditions??? location and how close you guys were...??

[ananth]

Two from my side.. Have posted these before.. Anyway, wanted to post it in this thread for comments n suggestions...

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_78hF7pCqlrw/Sj6Qz8gclnI/AAAAAAAACQ8/j3tkfG3W41M/s640/white%20tiger.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_78hF7pCqlrw/SgL22EDqVFI/AAAAAAAABzc/58pqJRzr69M/s576/P1010501.jpg

[trance_nut]

Thanks Vicky, unfortunate the paws were automatically cropped off :), due to a tree trunk :(.
excellent pic, lovely expression of the lil boy :)
Wow! Love it!! Just wish you hadn't cropped off his paws:(

You lead and I'll try to follow:)

A curious juvenile male:)

The next two :)
Spotty, unfortunately the chin got clipped while framing.
http://i27.tinypic.com/2ylr23p.jpg

Peek-a-boo
http://i32.tinypic.com/2elrxtz.jpg

[surya@64]

The next two :)
Spotty, unfortunately the chin got clipped while framing.
http://i27.tinypic.com/2ylr23p.jpg

Peek-a-boo
http://i32.tinypic.com/2elrxtz.jpg[/QUOTE]

Very nice close-up Nitin, The first one...as you have mentioned...the jaw of the leopard has got trimmed out...The second one is very good...but the Nail on the tree trunk...is the sore point...which may point to a fence once existed..

[surya@64]

Hi Guys,

Good morning, Little late being a Sunday...

Some serious wildlife photographers coming to light on this thread...with some solid pic.

Here is one from my side for this Sunday...:)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2484/3662102636_c4e88df263_o.jpg

All have a lovely Sunday.

[KrishnenduKes]

The next two :)
Spotty, unfortunately the chin got clipped while framing.


Despite the chin getting clipped, you got it pretty right I feel. There is a lot of character.

And it would be nice if you could mention where you shot this. Thanks.

Hi Guys,

Good morning, Little late being a Sunday...

Some serious wildlife photographers coming to light on this thread...with some solid pic.

Here is one from my side for this Sunday...:)


All have a lovely Sunday.

We are having a lovely Sunday, thanks to you guys!

[Vicky]

Look into my eyes!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2516/3717708606_053306c385_o.jpg
50D, 150 Macro, 1/250, f/4.5, ISO 400, focus stacked.

[KrishnenduKes]

Look into my eyes!
50D, 150 Macro, 1/250, f/4.5, ISO 400, focus stacked.

OMG! What a shot! Where was this shot now? Do not tell me you went charging into the swamps...

[rio008]

Look into my eyes!

50D, 150 Macro, 1/250, f/4.5, ISO 400, focus stacked.

Man thats amazing shot :eek:

[arvindm29]

Look into my eyes!

50D, 150 Macro, 1/250, f/4.5, ISO 400, focus stacked.


Wow!!!.. beautiful shot.

[srikeerthi]

Top notch shot!

[Vicky]

OMG! What a shot! Where was this shot now? Do not tell me you went charging into the swamps...

This was taken at the zoo... less than 1mtr from him.. through a wire mesh:)

Man thats amazing shot :eek:

Wow!!!.. beautiful shot.

Top notch shot!

Thanks guys! Glad u liked it:)

[rio008]

adding some life to this thread :)

http://www.thephotographer.in/galleries/data/500/1003.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

adding some life to this thread :)


Nice shot there. What is it?

Looks like you got the Exif right now, just have a look and let us know. Thanks:

Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D60
Image Date: 2009:07:17 11:33:48
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 220.0mm (35mm equivalent: 330mm)
Exposure Time: 0.0013 s (1/800)
Aperture: f/5.0
ISO equiv: 200
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix

[rio008]

Nice shot there. What is it?

Looks like you got the Exif right now, just have a look and let us know. Thanks:

Camera Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Camera Model: NIKON D60
Image Date: 2009:07:17 11:33:48
Flash Used: No
Focal Length: 220.0mm (35mm equivalent: 330mm)
Exposure Time: 0.0013 s (1/800)
Aperture: f/5.0
ISO equiv: 200
White Balance: Auto
Metering Mode: Matrix

its a dragon lizard. i dont know the real name of it. its was around 2 feet long.
and ya Exifs is proper now, before i was using portable cs3 version now upgraded it to CS4 two days back. may be my last cs3 was the trouble maker.

[Aryan]

@Rio: Tremendous shot! :eek:

Be it night shots, or wildlife, or birds - you seem to be a master! Lovely!

[rio008]

@Rio: Tremendous shot! :eek:

Be it night shots, or wildlife, or birds - you seem to be a master! Lovely!

thanks aryan.
i am no where near to you guys but loved to hear from you this :)

[Aryan]

thanks aryan.
i am no where near to you guys but loved to hear from you this :)
Have you seen ME posting either in the Wildlife thread, or for that matter in the night shots or bird shots thread? NO! Simply because neither I have the expertise nor the equipment for the same. But YOU did! And you say you are no-where near to guys like ME? Totally wrong buddy.

Love the shots that you have been posting recently in all these threads, and the "dragon" in the last page is just tremendous! :)

[srikeerthi]

Hey I had a similar shot too!

http://www.jeetenge.com/jgallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2948&g2_serialNumber=2

[KrishnenduKes]

Hey I had a similar shot too!


Nice shot you too Sri! These things look straight out of a Hollywood SF movie!

[rio008]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/1016.jpg?t=1247848113

[srikeerthi]

Another one of the same. A different, but such a great angle since the leaves came in the way.

http://www.jeetenge.com/jgallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2945&g2_serialNumber=2

[rio008]

Another one of the same. A different, but such a great angle since the leaves came in the way.

http://www.jeetenge.com/jgallery/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=2945&g2_serialNumber=2

i cant see none of your photos so cant comment on them

[srikeerthi]

Thats sad man.. I agree, but I really dont wanna post my pics in public site where I dont have control over things.

A simpler solution:
Copy my image url and paste them in tinypic.com or similar site.. you dont violate the country rules and you can still see the image :)

[rio008]

Thats sad man.. I agree, but I really dont wanna post my pics in public site where I dont have control over things.

A simpler solution:
Copy my image url and paste them in tinypic.com or similar site.. you dont violate the country rules and you can still see the image :)

i cant see your url aslo :)

[srikeerthi]

Damn! :)

Only thing I can think of is
http://www.superscreenshot.com/

[Aryan]

@Sri: Wonder why others can't see your pictures. I can clearly view them. :)

[rio008]

Damn! :)

Only thing I can think of is
http://www.superscreenshot.com/

now that works :)
thanks for the new idea sree :cool:

[nelson_sanjoy]

@Sri: Wonder why others can't see your pictures. I can clearly view them. :)

@Sree / @Aryan - think this is some firewall issue since I cannot see Sree's pics from my office laptop but can see from my personal one.

Sorry for the OT please continue this wonderful topic...

[rio008]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/1020.jpg

[rio008]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/1014.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys,

Good morning,

All have a wonderful day.

Good Morning! Back after a long hiatus? :)

Thanks.

[surya@64]

Good Morning! Back after a long hiatus? :)

Thanks.

Morning Kris, ...was busy with a family Marriage function and Not keeping well for last one week....Still on medication...

I have reposted the pic. on Bird photo thread....Sorry for the goof-up.

[surya@64]

Hi Guys,

Good morning,

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2422/3810069007_64450b85ef_o.jpg

All have a wonderful day..

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys,

Good morning,

All have a wonderful day..

Great shot. Bandhavgarh or Ranthambor?

[surya@64]

Hi Guys,

Good morning,

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3393/3628027379_4570670034_o.jpg

All have a wonderful day..

[KrishnenduKes]

Hi Guys,

Good morning,

All have a wonderful day..

From what I know, this is not a Neil Ghai! :)

[surya@64]

Kris, Thank you....
It is SAMBAR DEER...not Neilghai...

I stand corrected...

[nelson_sanjoy]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/1014.jpg

They look like mirror reflection of each other ...

[rio008]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/201.jpg

[rio008]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/206.jpg

[Vicky]

/\ nice shot Rio... but it could use a little more contrast!


This Lioness definitely doesn't look too pleased!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3709582021_98a6d4b3ab_o.jpg
50D, 70-200 L @ 192mm, 1/250, f/4, ISO 320, 50% crop

Similar shot, but with the 400L
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2585/3824140306_b90b321849_o.jpg
50D, 400L, 1/400, f/6.3, ISO 1600


No wonder, when she can't figure out how to come back down!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2626/3710391810_272b07407c_o.jpg
50D, 70-200 L @ 70mm, 1/125, f/4.5, ISO 320

[hitanshu]

God. Which camera for these pics. And how much PP did you do on this? Is the bokeh in the first pic natural or PPed?

[synn]

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3582/3823197595_ae582ffa77.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)

David and Goliath.

[rio008]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/212.jpg

[Aryan]

God. Which camera for these pics. And how much PP did you do on this? Is the bokeh in the first pic natural or PPed?
It's all there in Vicky's signature Tau! He uses a Canon 50D and the two real GOOD lenses - the 70-200 F4L IS and the 400mm f5.6L! :D No wonder then that the bokeh is like butter, and YES that IS the natural bokeh of the lens! ;)

[hitanshu]

My bad its in the post only - I was mesmerised by the pic only! :)

I was wondering how much does the 50D help, or would his previous 400D have managed the same picture as well? :)

[synn]

Hey guys... Another one:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3541/3823150201_07895e3dca.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)

[Vicky]

Good Morning Guys!

Have a Roaring day!:)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3823337813_b73b00601b_o.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

Good Morning Guys!

Have a Roaring day!:)


Now is that a yawn or a roar!

[shutterbug]

Now is that a yawn or a roar!
I was gonna ask the same question!!!

[Vicky]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2657/3824140896_a558bae77a_o.jpg

No saturation or contrast boost in PP on this photo:)

[synn]

Whoa! even the bug on it's horn is sharp as they come! Nice one, Vicky. :)

Here's one from me for the day. Can anyone guess what it is without cheating? :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3823194063_e18ccd7c60.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)

[Vicky]

Whoa! even the bug on it's horn is sharp as they come! Nice one, Vicky. :)

Here's one from me for the day. Can anyone guess what it is without cheating? :D

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3535/3823194063_e18ccd7c60.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)


Thanks Synn:)

As for the animal, can u guess mine?:cool::p

[synn]

Looks like we both captured the same guy. ;)

[KrishnenduKes]

So now there is a "guess my animal" game going!

[shutterbug]

Synn, have seen 'the guy' earlier on your flickr page, so I know the answer! But I will be a gentleman and shut up! Rest of you guys now know where to look for clues!

[synn]

A small guy for a change:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2550/3823986394_e8f8854382.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)

[rio008]

http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww175/rio009/202.jpg

[KrishnenduKes]

@Rio: Why is he turning Blue? Indigestion? Or the AC?

[arvindm29]

Langoors

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SpyqcaTe5CI/AAAAAAAAGBo/CvrXjwNjbHo/s800/IMG_7226.JPG

[hitanshu]

Good morning!
http://freerider.in/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/IMG_0302.jpg

Shot through the wire netting, hence the artefacts!

[KrishnenduKes]

Good morning!
Shot through the wire netting, hence the artefacts!

Pretty sharp.

Jhoo shots are coming it seems.

[surya@64]

Langoors

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wZ5-U_aWa_I/SpyqcaTe5CI/AAAAAAAAGBo/CvrXjwNjbHo/s800/IMG_7226.JPG

Very nice pic....Looks like U had a trip to Bandipur- Nagarhole stretch...Along with Rangantittu...

I wish the pic. was composed vertical...!!

[synn]

A comment on my Flickr tells me this is a tree Kangaroo

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3489/3823994150_cd89328e79.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sandeepmurali/)

[KrishnenduKes]

A comment on my Flickr tells me this is a tree Kangaroo


Is this a realistic HDR? Do you HDR animals too?