Swans, geese and eagles

[risingwolf]

Several photos from the last few days. Working on trying to get the right colors. All are full frame. The eagle is a 2nd year immature bald eagle

[rick55]

I love the eagle: what a beautiful shot!

The swans are very nice, as well. The background of the shot of the geese is a little too distracting, IMO.

Cheers,
Rick

[carregwen]

Very nice shots. I like the swans. Is this your new lens?

[risingwolf]

Yes, my new Sigma 150-500mm. Still practicing. Here is one from this AM

[carregwen]

Yes, my new Sigma 150-500mm. Still practicing.

That lens is a beast at 1910g in weight (4.2lb). My Sigma 70-200 is 1345g (3lb) and that's bad enough to hump around.

[Walshy]

Hi Risingwolf
I am really impressed with your frame in the 2nd shot. Is that able to be done with CS4?
Walshy

[risingwolf]

I just downloaded Helicon Filter 5 to try. 30 Day free trial. You can frame the picture you are working on. Very Easy

[rick55]

Hi Risingwolf
I am really impressed with your frame in the 2nd shot. Is that able to be done with CS4?
Walshy

Hi, Walshy;

I did a little experimenting in CS4, and was able to make a frame that looks pretty similar.

I started a new thread here, so as not to hijack this one.

Cheers,
Rick

[Walshy]

Thanks Rick
I will check it out
Walshy

[Shadowman]

I think if the saturation were reduced it would have a better feel to the image.

I love the eagle: what a beautiful shot!

The swans are very nice, as well. The background of the shot of the geese is a little too distracting, IMO.

Cheers,
Rick

[risingwolf]

Thanks for the idea. I reduced the saturation and the geese did show up better. Less distractive. The original was the true colors of the trees and geese, I liked the way they blended in as they were landing. But I see what everyone means.
Thanks for the comments.

[Donald]

Risingwolf

Apologies it has taken me over 24 hours to get in with some comment. And all I wanted to say was 'Beautiful'. The swans and the eagle, each with the clear sky as the backdrop are lovely images. Just a pity that 4th guy couldn't have moved up a but closer to his/her friends

You've really got-to-grips with that lens very quickly.