Your R System Images - August 2024

[PKM-UK]

These are super! It's a great reminder that Zoo's are wonderful places to photograph. I loved those giant otters and the giraffes are always a favorite of mine!

Hi Hali,

Cheers - much appreciated!

We certainly agree with your comments - a very rich environment for photography.

The giant otters were a really fun challenge - it was feeding time so they were manic (plus we faced a mixture of wire fencing and thick distorting glass).

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

One of the things I really wanted to do in Yellowstone was spend time at the hot springs and geysers. What I didn't factor into that equation was that it was going to be cold. And hot springs are... well hot. Really hot. Which means instead of (for the most part) getting shots of gorgeous yellow and blue chromobacteria filled waters I was treated to lots of ... fog. But being the inveterate snapper I am I couldn't let the opportunity of having a camera in my hand be spoiled by not being able to see anything. So I did something I never do. I took pictures of people. Well... of people other than my husband (seen in the second image) The first and third image were at Grand Prismatic spring which is normally stunning. The 4th was at the lower geyser basin and is of people watching Grotto Geyser spout up. The geysers weren't as foggy as the hot springs but there was a lot more steam than I had seen in autumn trips.View attachment 30470View attachment 30471View attachment 30472View attachment 30473

Hi Hali,

A fantastic set of inspirational images - evoking memories of challenging, but fun, environments we've experienced previously (though never volcanic based!).

You did really well to keep things well under control and capture these superb shots (and we bet you had a lot of fun - which is what it's all about).

Absolutely fascinating viewing - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Kookaburra patiently waiting for afternoon tea (with cheesy snacks, please) …

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Laughing Kookaburra : Dacelo novaeguineae​

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Hi David,

Look to us like you have a very satisfied guest.

Well caught - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi Only RF,

Well, this one had us ducking...

You did well to keep a steady hand (the composition works a little too well!).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[Only RF]

Hi Only RF,

By coincidence we went out to buy some salad at the weekend and ordered a new car (we're prone to reckless spontaneity).

These shots have done nothing to quell the excitement (though our new wheels will be somewhat more pedestrian than this).

Beautifully captured and presented - image #2 is visually devastating (like the B&W).

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

Right on. Nothing beats the smell of a new car. We are the same Thanks for both posts.

 

[AOC]

A couple of images taken this past week at Burnside Farm in Nokesville Virginia

 

[ctitanic]

 

[PKM-UK]

A couple of images taken this past week at Burnside Farm in Nokesville Virginia



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Hi Art,

A mind-blowing set of images - stunning captures of wonderful creatures, all beautifully captured and presented with superb details and lush colours.

It's almost impossible to single out our favourites, but #3 and #4 are absolutely sublime.

Well done - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi Frank,

A superbly controlled image with the perfect balance of detail and blur - the rich colours contrast beautifully with the pastel (almost B&W) background.

The composition has a great deal for the viewer to explore and admire - which we did! - thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

A heavily processed rescue edit of a catastrophically misjudged attempt at an arty shot during a recent historic house visit (Culzean Castle in Scotland).

The 'kitchen sink' included - DxO PhotoLab 7/ Nik Collection, Adobe LrC/ Photoshop with Tony Kuyper Panels and Topaz Labs Photo AI/ Studio 2.

It's still all over the place and won't stand up to close scrutiny, but I kind of like it in a 'better luck next time' sort of way - so anyway, here you go...

Phil


Don't forget to look up...

 

[Kamoshika]

Ebony and Ivory

 

[Szychor]

Long time no see. Finally got some time to go out and do some bird photos. Here is my todays best capture black stork gliding near water surface.

 

[Hali]

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This is great. I love the feeling of warmth and home it gives me.

 

[Hali]

A couple of images taken this past week at Burnside Farm in Nokesville Virginia



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These are absolutely lovely. They capture the essence of summer for me!

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi David,

A beautifully controlled shot of two wonderful creatures which will surely get people pausing to take a closer look.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Long time no see. Finally got some time to go out and do some bird photos. Here is my todays best capture black stork gliding near water surface.

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Hi Bartek,

Welcome back! A stunning capture of an extraordinary and beautiful creature - the perfect pose with very pleasing detail and rich colours throughout.

Well done indeed - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[AOC]

A young male Ruby-throated Hummingbird postures in flight by the Salvia flowers it was feeding on as a bumble bee approached. Loved the tail flair it displayed in its defensive posturing. Alexandria Virginia USA

 

[PKM-UK]

A young male Ruby-throated Hummingbird postures in flight by the Salvia flowers it was feeding on as a bumble bee approached. Loved the tail flair it displayed in its defensive posturing. Alexandria Virginia USA


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Hi Art,

A truly spectacular way to start any day * - a superb capture of a magnificent creature.

(* Especially a grey and dreary rain drenched morning here in central England).

Well done indeed - and thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[dgphoto8]

Images from a recent(ish) visit to Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite and Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels - compilations are a combination of R7 - Karen and R5 - Phil).

Phil and Karen


1. What a lot of Giant Otter...

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2. Something's fishy here (don't tell the giant otters)...

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3. More aquatic musings...

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4. New pre-historic arrivals - Tuatara. You can read more about these creatures by clicking Here.

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5. What a bunch of cuties...

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6. An old hand and the new kid in town...

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Very nice photos, folks. I love the photos of the otter: it definitely has a lot of character

 

[dgphoto8]

A young male Ruby-throated Hummingbird postures in flight by the Salvia flowers it was feeding on as a bumble bee approached. Loved the tail flair it displayed in its defensive posturing. Alexandria Virginia USA


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Wonderful capture of the pose, colors, and details of the hummingbird

 

[dgphoto8]

Catching up on some photos from earlier in the summer.
First up, a northern cardinal with the world's worst combover...

I captured this immature starling and hairy woodpecker squabbling at the feeder.

This male Baltimore oriole posed very nicely for me. This is our younger daughter's favorite bird, as she loves the color orange.

I photographed this ebony jewelwing damselfly at our local Audubon sanctuary.

An eastern kingbird, also at the Audubon sanctuary.

 

[PKM-UK]

Very nice photos, folks. I love the photos of the otter: it definitely has a lot of character

Hi Don,

Cheers - much appreciated!

The giant otters were great fun - both very vocal (the male in particular - interestingly, he will only eat a certain type of fish, which they have to import).

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

Catching up on some photos from earlier in the summer.
First up, a northern cardinal with the world's worst combover...
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I captured this immature starling and hairy woodpecker squabbling at the feeder.
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This male Baltimore oriole posed very nicely for me. This is our younger daughter's favorite bird, as she loves the color orange.
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I photographed this ebony jewelwing damselfly at our local Audubon sanctuary.
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An eastern kingbird, also at the Audubon sanctuary.
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Hi Don,

A terrific set of images of a diverse collection of fascinating creatures, each beautifully captured and presented.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

In celebration of the completion of the initial processing of the (9,600) files from our most recent Frank-Fest, a montage of images from the final visit of the tour to Chester Zoo, Cheshire, England.

(Shot raw and processed using: DxO PL Elite and Adobe LrC/ PS with Tony Kuyper Panels).

Phil and Karen


Working the problem...

 

[klaspavel]

Castle by the road

Another castle on the hill

Advertising for mineral water by the highway

Thanks for watching, Pavel

 

[Sirbone72]

Cagliari at sunset

 

[Kamoshika]

"This is our territory!"

 

[MSH411]

 

[PKM-UK]

Castle by the road
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Another castle on the hill
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Advertising for mineral water by the highway
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Thanks for watching, Pavel

Hi Pavel,

Three striking compositions - all bearing interesting and pleasing filmic looks (well processed!), with image #3 (just) shading it as our favourite shot.

Thank you for sharing...

P&K

 

[PKM-UK]

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Hi Massimiliano,

Very contrasting skies - image #1 fiery and #2 pastel - but both shots benefitting from the fascinating cityscape which draw the viewer in for a closer look.

Well seen and caught - and thank you for sharing...

P&K