Spring Down Under.

Spring Down Under. · Posted by *Bramela*, 10-14-2009, 05:26 PM

Spring has really brought everything alive down in Australia.
I caught these couple in my garden this morning :

I used my k20d but didnt have a macro len on at the time, used DA*50-135, so rather harsh cropping. Should have had the Viv 105mm on

*skinja* · 10-14-2009, 05:57 PM

Wow...... picture #1 is? It looks like a cross between a monarch butterfly and a humming bird. like them both.

John

*Ash* · 10-14-2009, 06:33 PM

Very sharp details and bright colours as expected from the fine lens.
Well done with these captures.
Spring is finally here!

Alfisti · 10-14-2009, 06:38 PM

Very nice but you are over sharpening, tone it down a notch

*Bramela* · 10-15-2009, 12:24 AM

Thanks for the tip Alfisti, will take your advice. I take the pictures and I have fair idea of what I am doing, then get on the computer and I am a complete novice. Anyway, never too old to learn.

*Bramela* · 10-15-2009, 12:48 AM

Slightly different versions. I haven't cropped quite as much and backed off on the sharpening.
It was a little breezy at the time, so not the ideal for close up shots such as these.

I am not that thrilled with them but maybe in stiller conditions, next time
and a macro lens..

goddo31 · 10-15-2009, 09:04 AM

Nice pics Bruce.
I feel like I have been waiting for Spring all year...

The first 2 are great, although maybe tone the sharpening down just a tad as already mentioned. Saying that, I'm probably at the same level as you for PP

*Bramela* · 10-15-2009, 04:03 PM

Thanks for that Jason. I dont think I have enough years left to master it all, then again, maybe if I live to 110

MattC · 10-15-2009, 05:30 PM

Good effort Bruce - great colours in these.