1-888-667-0559 Contact Us

Bay-Backed Shrike


Posted by Ray on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:02 pm

All times are UTC-05:00

Reply to topic  
 First unread post  | 26 posts |  Page 1 of 2
Image
This shot of a Bay-Backed Shrike was taken in India. I was fortunate in that it established a territory which allowed for easy stalking. I got innumerable images over the next few days. This is one of the birds I’m hoping to be able to photograph again, on my planned return to India in the New Year.

600mm +1.4x tripod mounted, cable release used,. 1/60 at f11, Sensia 100 @ 100
Ray

Always honest, isn't hindsight a wonderful thing ???
No shame in not knowing, the shame lies in not asking.

Posted by:
Ray
Lifetime Member
Location: Midd'x. U.K.
Member #:00018
Posts: 931
Joined: 19 Aug 2003
View portfolio

   

by matt kuchta on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:06 pm
User avatar
matt kuchta
Forum Contributor
Posts: 1329
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: Western Wisconsin
Visit website
Great to see your virtual self again!

Very nice - I really like the colors on the bird. Excellent detail throughout. The warm earth tones bring out the reddish tones on the bird very well.

-matt
NSN 0017
 

by AlexC on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:08 pm
User avatar
AlexC
Forum Contributor
Posts: 5948
Joined: 17 Aug 2003
Member #:00024
View portfolio
Holly Molly, it does have a shrike's beak!!!
Wonderful bird I have never seen, whites to the edge, wonderful perch and very nice BG as well, Incredible colors as well!! Congrats!!! 8)
[b]Alex Calzadilla[/b]
[b]Miami, Florida[/b]
[b]NSN-0024[/b]
"At the feast of ego everyone leaves hungry." - Bentley's House of Coffee and Tea, Tucson, AZ
 

by RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:09 pm
User avatar
RichardMittleman/Gon2Foto
Forum Contributor
Posts: 6509
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: pasadena, ca.
Visit website
Lovely bird. Nice composition
http://www.gon2foto.net (current site)   
The grandeur of nature is God's glory.
 

by Sandy Mossberg on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:09 pm
User avatar
Sandy Mossberg
Lifetime Member
Posts: 5802
Joined: 17 Aug 2003
Location: Boynton Beach, FL USA
Visit website
Hey, Ray, great to have you on this site. You're one of the guys I've missed most.

This is one of the best posts of yours that I've seen. The whites may be hot in a few areas, but that does not diminish this wonderful image.
Sandy Mossberg
Boynton Beach, Florida, USA
[url=http://www.sandymossberg.com][b]SandyMossberg.com[/b][/url]
NSN 0015
 

by Wayne Nicholas on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:10 pm
User avatar
Wayne Nicholas
Forum Contributor
Posts: 5751
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: Houston, TX USA
Member #:00046
View portfolio
Visit website
It appears to be about 1/3 over on the whites on my monitor, Ray. But, aside from that, I really like the colors and comp. What a nice colorful bird. Love the warm tones.
[b]Wayne Nicholas[/b]
[b]Nanpa Member[/b]
[url=http://www.naturescapes.net/phpBB3/viewforum.php?f=25][b]Texas Regional Moderator[/b][/url]
[color=blue][url=http://www.NicholasNaturePhoto.com][b]NicholasNaturePhoto[/b][/color][/url]
[color=blue][url=http://waynenicholas.naturescapes.net][b]Naturescapes Portfolio[/b][/color][/url]
[b]NSN 0046[/b]
 

by Dennis Olivero on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:26 pm
User avatar
Dennis Olivero
Lifetime Member
Posts: 7342
Joined: 18 Aug 2003
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Member #:00020
View portfolio
Visit website
Nice shot Ray, whites a little up there...but otherwise perfect. I really appreciate the fact that you are here also..
[b]Dennis Olivero[/b]
[url=http://www.northernlightnaturephotography.com][b]Northern Light Nature Photography[/b][/url]
NSN 20
 

by DC on Fri Aug 22, 2003 2:27 pm
DC
Regional Moderator
Posts: 4273
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Hi Ray, nice to see that you're here :)

Like this loads. Lovely colours. Well done.
Dave
Some days you're the bug, some days you're the windscreen
 

by E.J. Peiker on Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:13 pm
User avatar
E.J. Peiker
Senior Technical Editor
Posts: 86788
Joined: 16 Aug 2003
Location: Arizona
Member #:00002
View portfolio
A gorgeous bird and a wonderful photo!
E.J. Peiker   http://www.EJPhoto.com
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/EJ-Peiker-Nature-Photographer/
 

by Alan Melle on Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:18 pm
User avatar
Alan Melle
Lifetime Member
Posts: 8438
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: A windy valley in central Arizona
Member #:00041
View portfolio
A beautiful bird! Whites are a bit hot but this appears to be good compromise to retain detail in the blacks. Nice to see you posting here.
Alan Melle
NSN0041
 

by Mike Wilson on Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:48 pm
User avatar
Mike Wilson
Forum Contributor
Posts: 16364
Joined: 20 Aug 2003
Location: San Diego, CA
Wonderful shot. Cool bird. Looking forward to your participation here.
 

by Jim Urbach on Fri Aug 22, 2003 3:50 pm
User avatar
Jim Urbach
Lifetime Member
Posts: 29711
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: Sanford, Florida
Member #:00049
View portfolio
Visit website
Ray,

What a beautiful looking delight. The composition is great too. Please try to bring some back to this side of the pond.

Jim
Enjoy viewing

Jim Urbach

http://www.jimurbach.smugmug.com


http://jimurbach.smugmug.com
 

by Tobias Bäckström on Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:27 pm
Tobias Bäckström
Forum Contributor
Posts: 455
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
Visit website
Hello Ray, good to see your images again! You've got to love this one. The colours of this shrike are just spectacular and you have managed to capture it in an excellent way.
[b][i]Tobias Bäckström, Stockholm, Sweden[/i][/b]
[url=http://www.nordicbirds.com][b][i]www.nordicbirds.com[/i][/b][/url]
[url=http://tobiasbäckström.naturescapes.net][b][i]NSN Portfolio[/i][/b][/url]
 

by Paula G on Fri Aug 22, 2003 4:33 pm
Paula G
Forum Contributor
Posts: 112
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: Devon, UK
Visit website
:) Hi Ray, fancy meeting you here!
I just love your image, everything looks just perfect; colours, bg, sharpness and a beauty of a subject.
Paula Graham
http://www.wildlifeforever.net
 

by Nick on Fri Aug 22, 2003 5:49 pm
User avatar
Nick
Forum Contributor
Posts: 200
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: UK
Hi Ray,

new site new scanner? or are you getting the hang of it?

Scan looks good from here :wink:
Nick
 

by Robert Ludwick on Fri Aug 22, 2003 7:01 pm
Robert Ludwick
Forum Contributor
Posts: 432
Joined: 22 Aug 2003
Location: Florida
Ray,

Really nice shot of the Shrike, excellent technique, nicely done.

Bob
[url=http://www.naturescapes.net/membership.htm]NSN 0074[/url]
"In Wildness is the Preservation of the World" Eliot Porter
 

by Anthony Medici on Fri Aug 22, 2003 7:03 pm
User avatar
Anthony Medici
Lifetime Member
Posts: 6879
Joined: 17 Aug 2003
Location: Champions Gate, FL
Member #:00012
View portfolio
Great image Ray. Good luck shooting them again. :D
Tony
 

by Richard on Fri Aug 22, 2003 7:22 pm
Richard
Forum Contributor
Posts: 276
Joined: 21 Aug 2003
Location: Oak Hill, Virginia
Visit website
Ray,

Sweet looking image! You know about the highlights, looks like a slight halo around the feet and back. I love the soft background really compliments the birds colors. Wonderful pose and a catch light to boot. Excellent image!
[b]Richard Hogg[/b]
[email]richard@naturephotographs.net[/email]
[url=http://www.naturephotographs.net]www.naturephotographs.net[/url]
[b]NSN 0093[/b]
 

by Heather Forcier on Fri Aug 22, 2003 7:38 pm
User avatar
Heather Forcier
Site Co-Founder
Posts: 8188
Joined: 17 Aug 2003
Location: Vermont
Member #:00003
View portfolio
Visit website
Love the perch, BG, and what a cute little bird! :)
[b]NatureScapes.Net Site Co-Founder
[url=http://www.hforcier.com/][u]Website[/u][/url] | [url=http://www.500px.com/heatherforcier/photos][u]500px Gallery[/u][/url] | [url=https://plus.google.com/117191412635501853092/][u]Google+[/u][/url][/b]
 

by Larsen on Sat Aug 23, 2003 5:11 am
User avatar
Larsen
Forum Contributor
Posts: 1606
Joined: 20 Aug 2003
Location: Vermont
Very sharp image of a cute bird. Nice!
_
 

Display posts from previous:  Sort by:  
 26 posts |   Page 1 of 2

Return to Birds
Back to TopBack to Top
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group

The Resource for Nature Photographers

Sign up for our newsletter


NatureScapes.net
21009 Gunpowder Road
Manchester, Maryland 21102
United States

1-888-667-0559
Contact Us

Community

Forums, Galleries, Portfolios
Membership
Editorial & Advertising

NatureScapes.net is the trusted source for nature, wildlife, and outdoor photography gear at the best prices!

  • 100% satisfaction guarantee
  • SSL security protection
  • FREE ground shipping
  • Friendly customer service and advice
  • Tried and tested gear
credit card
Wildcard SSL Certificates
Scroll to Top

© 2024 NatureScapes.net
All content on this website is copyrighted material as indicated. Unauthorized use or reproduction is prohibited.

Privacy Policy | Terms of Use