*OFFICIAL* Snapshot of the Day (one image per post please) #2

Weebl · 06-11-2015, 08:45 PM

Yup, that is a good one too and fun times with the kids can't be beat.

Super tele bokeh is only as good as a clean background. When I sit and photograph my hummingbirds there are cars and houses in the background. They let me get very close without complaining, so I shoot at 5-20 feet against shrubbery or a blank wall.

dcstep · 06-11-2015, 08:50 PM

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Super tele bokeh is only as good as a clean background. When I sit and photograph my hummingbirds there are cars and houses in the background. They let me get very close without complaining, so I shoot at 5-20 feet against shrubbery or a blank wall.

I'm shooting down in both the bee and hummingbird images. The bee is right by the street. The hummingbird is in front of prairie grass. I do lots of shooting with houses in the background, so I look for a tree or something and position myself to catch that for my bokeh.

Dave

ddk632 · 06-11-2015, 09:27 PM

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Love the Stillness shot David.

Would you rather we call you Dmitriy?

Dave

Thanks Dave (and Kevin)

Ha, so my name has actually always been Dmitriy ... I've recently (since about November) started to embrace it again.

Those who know me as David can call me David, though I go by Dmitriy these days.

I'm easy

But, sure, it'd be great!

Itsed65 · 06-11-2015, 09:59 PM

Pretty sure there is a baby down below now. Looked like she was feeding it last weekend. They typically stay very deep in the nest for the first week or so. I hope to get a view this weekend, but I may be booked with other stuff.

Mama on the Nest by lennycarl08, on Flickr

Weebl · 06-11-2015, 10:05 PM

I always like this part.
Every year we have 2-3 nests built on our house by the Finches and I can't wait to see when they start to pop up. Neither can our cats.

M_Six · 06-11-2015, 10:41 PM

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I always like this part.
Every year we have 2-3 nests built on our house by the Finches and I can't wait to see when they start to pop up. Neither can our cats.

That's why I don't try to attract the hummingbirds we have around here. I don't want them to fall prey to the cats. Bad enough the cats nail a bluejay or cardinal every now and then.

Weebl · 06-11-2015, 10:51 PM

They only get outside if they decide to do a jailbreak. That has only happened a few times.

GB-335xiCoupe · 06-12-2015, 12:02 AM

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That's why I don't try to attract the hummingbirds we have around here. I don't want them to fall prey to the cats. Bad enough the cats nail a bluejay or cardinal every now and then.

No pics? 🐤 🐱
LOL!

dcstep · 06-12-2015, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Weebl

I always like this part.
Every year we have 2-3 nests built on our house by the Finches and I can't wait to see when they start to pop up. Neither can our cats.

At your house and in the wild, with most species, more than half the young don't make it through their first week, if they even make it that far. Other birds eat the eggs and so do the mammal. Chicks seem to be real tasty. Anyway, I wouldn't take any blame for predators; however, if you put out a nest box, consider the cats.

Dave

ddk632 · 06-12-2015, 10:43 AM

The Anvil by Dmitriy David Khaykin, on Flickr

Itsed65 · 06-12-2015, 12:57 PM

Sweet!

vonmayr · 06-12-2015, 01:07 PM

The church at Ramsau, Germany during a stellar sunset. Taken on my recent ED trip. Many more photos in the blog in my signature.

allachie9 · 06-12-2015, 02:39 PM

After a disappointing evening on Monday, I went back to Portknockie last night as it looked so promising for a good sunset.
I started out in good light trying to capture some of the beautiful flowers on the cliffs.
Shortly afterwards, the haar rolled in, obliterating everything. So with no chance of a sunset, I was back home before 10pm.

Bow Fiddle Flowers_2 by Alan Butterfield, on Flickr

dcstep · 06-12-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by allachie9

After a disappointing evening on Monday, I went back to Portknockie last night as it looked so promising for a good sunset.
I started out in good light trying to capture some of the beautiful flowers on the cliffs.
Shortly afterwards, the haar rolled in, obliterating everything. So with no chance of a sunset, I was back home before 10pm.

Still, you got a great shot in fantastic light.

dcstep · 06-12-2015, 10:45 PM

Is this my best profile? by David Stephens, on Flickr

dcstep · 06-12-2015, 11:20 PM

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The church at Ramsau, Germany during a stellar sunset. Taken on my recent ED trip.

Great light and composition.

Weebl · 06-13-2015, 12:32 AM

Robert,
Very nice blog. I'll have to go through it more thoroughly.

vonmayr · 06-13-2015, 05:28 AM

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The church at Ramsau, Germany during a stellar sunset. Taken on my recent ED trip.

Great light and composition.

Thanks!

allachie9 · 06-13-2015, 06:30 AM

A young red squirrel taken in our local woods.

Inchbroom_Red_4384 by Alan Butterfield, on Flickr

M_Six · 06-13-2015, 11:58 AM

Great shot, Alan.

Itsed65 · 06-13-2015, 12:21 PM

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A young red squirrel taken in our local woods.

Very nice

pikkagtr · 06-13-2015, 01:35 PM

One of the best drives ever

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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Yup, that is a good one too and fun times with the kids can't be beat. Super tele bokeh is only as good as a clean background. When I sit and photograph my hummingbirds there are cars and houses in the background. They let me get very close without complaining, so I shoot at 5-20 feet against shrubbery or a blank wall. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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Itsed65 Brigadier General 2613 Rep 3,535 Posts Drives: 2014 X1 28i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Midcoast Maine iTrader: (0)	Pretty sure there is a baby down below now. Looked like she was feeding it last weekend. They typically stay very deep in the nest for the first week or so. I hope to get a view this weekend, but I may be booked with other stuff. Mama on the Nest by lennycarl08, on Flickr
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Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I always like this part. Every year we have 2-3 nests built on our house by the Finches and I can't wait to see when they start to pop up. Neither can our cats. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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06-12-2015, 01:07 PM	#6766
vonmayr Major 699 Rep 1,199 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Tucson, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW M3 [0.00] 2015 BMW X5 sDrive 35i [0.00]	The church at Ramsau, Germany during a stellar sunset. Taken on my recent ED trip. Many more photos in the blog in my signature. Attached Images __________________ Best Regards, Robert (BMWCCA #471893) Loreley 2015 / //M3 6MT SO over full SO, Exec,Susp & Lighting, HK & Blk 19's - ED 15 May 2015, Redelivery 23 July 2015 My photography: WWW.PBASE.COM/VONMAYR My ED Adventure http://www.vonmayredadventure.blogspot.com
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allachie9 Grumpy Old Man 1332 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: G30 520i Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East Scotland iTrader: (0)	After a disappointing evening on Monday, I went back to Portknockie last night as it looked so promising for a good sunset. I started out in good light trying to capture some of the beautiful flowers on the cliffs. Shortly afterwards, the haar rolled in, obliterating everything. So with no chance of a sunset, I was back home before 10pm. Bow Fiddle Flowers_2 by Alan Butterfield, on Flickr __________________ Alan
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06-13-2015, 12:32 AM	#6771
Weebl Weebl wobbles but eats Pie 97 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 d,2008 335i, 2000 740i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Robert, Very nice blog. I'll have to go through it more thoroughly. __________________ Kevin Goto 2000 740i-Annalisa (sold 2018) 2008 335i-Weebl. Weebl may wobble but has DTC 2012 X5d in Sparkling Bronze ( The Ultimate Cat Carrying Machine)-RIP BMW buyback 2019:2017 A3, 2018 Audi SQ5
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06-13-2015, 06:30 AM	#6773
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06-13-2015, 11:58 AM	#6774
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