Let there be (F)Light

[Chrisclick]

Thought I'd share a few shots taken earlier today. While the overcast weather did not allow for for shutter speeds quick enough to freeze the action of these Lorikeets in flight, it did provide an oportunity to try out a new flash head.

Underexposed BG to help contrast the birds. Still experimenting with correct (flash) exposure on these colourful guys. I think they turned out O.K. Wing blur looks good in some places and unsightly in othes - interested in your thoughts on that.

Also, couple of Egrets in flight from the local lake which has recently been refilled with fresh water after some serious local flooding in the wake of Tropical Cylcone Debbie, in early April.













The Egrets:

[Wavelength]

Really beautiful set of images...

[JohnRostron]

Really beautiful set of images...

+1 to that.

John

[bnnrcn]

Nice set Chris , my favs are #2 and the last image The flashlight is seems too much in #4.

[Chrisclick]

Thanks for looking, Nandakumar.

Thank you John. Glad you like them.

Thanks Binnur. I think your favourites are my favourites. I agree about the light in #4 - a bit harsh. Practice, practice......

[Shadowman]

Nice series.

[Jim A]

Can I fly you over the ditch to give me lessons, Chris ? I am trying to capture Tuis (mostly) and Rosellas with mimimal results. Whoever said that Aussies were not great people ??? ;-)

[Chrisclick]

Can I fly you over the ditch to give me lessons, Chris ?

Yes, sure thing, Jim!

I just Googled 'Tui', so at least I know what they look like! As I don't think I would fare very well through a NZ winter, how about we put it off until September/October? Do you have a spare room or should I book a hotel?

P.S. Kiwi's are awesome!!

[Dave A]

Great set with the last parrot shot being fantastic. Well done.

Dave

[bje07]

Colorful birds on the first are better IMO, just reduce a tad the highlights, everything will be OK.

[Chrisclick]

Thanks for taking a look, Dave. Appreciate it.

Thank you Jean.

[Rainforest]

A delight all of them though I have to say #1 and #4 are my favorites, especially #4. Glad I got to see them.

[IzzieK]

I never ever thought of taking a shot of those parrots in flight even if we have them in my backyard in Melbourne...and the galahs too. Thanks for the inspiration...my favourites at the last parrot shot and the last egret shot.

[Chrisclick]

Thank you Susan. Very glad that you like the shots.


Hi Izzie, thanks for dropping by. How have you been keeping?

[FootLoose]

Good work on the 4th shot, Chris, that's a tough one to catch with the bird flying towards you (speaking from failure).

[FootLoose]

Whoever said that Aussies were not great people ??? ;-)

Oh, that was Paul (Pnodrog)

[Chrisclick]

Good work on the 4th shot, Chris, that's a tough one to catch with the bird flying towards you (speaking from failure).

Thanks Greg! Hope to grab a few more like that.

[Stagecoach]

Great set Chris, good work with the flash balancing.

[IzzieK]

Thank you Susan. Very glad that you like the shots.


Hi Izzie, thanks for dropping by. How have you been keeping?

I'm OK Chris...you've gone MIA there for a while. Good to see you back.