Your Photo of the Week

[Uncle Kevriano]

I'm giving up on putting the week number, as I got behind this year!
This Willow Emerald is a special one though, as it's the first time I've ever had one in the garden. They really have spread out quickly, they were unheard of here in the UK 10 years or so ago.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/16
• 1/160 sec
• ISO 100

 

[spudhead]

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what is your mates name Clint ?

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

what is your mates name Clint ?

That's Liz mate. I thought that portrait was post worthy seeming she was dressed up in her nicest outfit.

 

[MeowZzz]

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I thought he was further past the horse on first glance - good shot but

 

[MeowZzz]

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I have not seen this color here - my latest muse is fast or tricky birds, and these diving kingfishers are on that list

 

[Clix Pix]

I have not seen this color here - my latest muse is fast or tricky birds, and these diving kingfishers are on that list

They are definitely speed demons, and it is really neat to find one actually perching somewhere, pausing and actually still for a few moments! The Belted Kingfisher is grayish-blue, with white accents and also a distinctive rust color as well. The males are differentiated from the females due to that "rust belt," which is more prevalent on the females and primarily in a different location on their body.

 

[MeowZzz]

They are definitely speed demons, and it is really neat to find one actually perching somewhere, pausing and actually still for a few moments! The Belted Kingfisher is grayish-blue, with white accents and also a distinctive rust color as well. The males are differentiated from the females due to that "rust belt," which is more prevalent on the females and primarily in a different location on their body.

I'll stick up some recents at some point soon; it's just that I have not had the free scratching time to do much with them yet.

 

[alexpler]

Gracia neighborhood in Barcelona.

• ILCE-7C
• FE 40mm F2.5 G
• 40.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/100 sec
• ISO 100

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Gracia neighborhood in Barcelona.

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Love that. The road sign looks like a balloon tied to the bike at first glance.

 

[alexpler]

Love that. The road sign looks like a balloon tied to the bike at first glance.

Haha I couldn't identify what it remind me of. Yes, like a balloon tied to the child's chair in the bike.

It was the bike which grabbed my attention then just a second later that girl came by and she completed the composition.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

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[Clide]

Vinca minor I think.

 

[spudhead]

female kestrel

• ILCE-9
• Sony FE 200–600 mm F5.6–6.3 G OSS (SEL200600G) + 1.4X Teleconverter (SEL14TC)
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/2500 sec
• ISO 2000

 

[alexpler]

Caixaforum lounge in Valencia's Ciutat de les Arts.

• ILCE-7C
• FE 40mm F2.5 G
• 40.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/160 sec
• ISO 100

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

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[Uncle Kevriano]

The underside of a Brimstone Moth, shot through the garage window. He looks like he's waving at me.

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 90mm F2.8 Macro G OSS
• 90.0 mm
• ƒ/18
• 1/160 sec
• ISO 100

 

[GvilleRick]

Yellow Garden Spider getting ready to eat.

• ILCE-7RM5
• 70mm F2.8 DG MACRO | Art 018
• 70.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/250 sec
• ISO 640

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

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[Deleted Member 5045]

Couldn't pass up this photo opportunity...

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[spudhead]

Couldn't pass up this photo opportunity...

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Clint these spray jobs must be taking much longer now do you ever get caught or have to return to finish

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Couldn't pass up this photo opportunity...

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That's some cool art.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

This one was awesome!

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[Clide]

Hummingbird and Bee having lunch.

• ILCE-7M4
• FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 280.0 mm
• ƒ/5.6
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Hummingbird and Bee having lunch.
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I see that 'crappy' lens is serving you well mate!

 

[Clide]

I see that 'crappy' lens is serving you well mate!

Clint, are you implying that the lens had something to do with the capture of that photo? Well, my friend if it had not been for my eagle eye eyesight and my lightning-fast reflexes and my deft hand eye coordination, I would have never captured that photo. The fast focusing 70-200mm f/4 macro lens and the Sony AI bird focus in the A74 camera were only just slightly helpful in getting that photo. I did get a little help with Topaz AI in removing some noise and lightroom classic to crop a little and play with the exposure. Other than that, it was all me! By the way did I mention; "I love Sony!"

Thanks to all for their responses.

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Clint, are you implying that the lens had something to do with the capture of that photo? Well, my friend if it had not been for my eagle eye eyesight and my lightning-fast reflexes and my deft hand eye coordination, I would have never captured that photo. The fast focusing 70-200mm f/4 macro lens and the Sony AI bird focus in the A74 camera were only just slightly helpful in getting that photo. I did get a little help with Topaz AI in removing some noise and lightroom classic to crop a little and play with the exposure. Other than that, it was all me! By the way did I mention; "I love Sony!"

Thanks to all for their responses.

99.9% operator prowess without a doubt!
SSSSOOOONNNNYYYY!!!!

 

[Clix Pix]

• ILCE-1
• FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 316.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[FowlersFreeTime]

Just finished editing a small batch of holiday photos, will make a separate thread, but this pic of my daughter stood out a bit. We were doing a sunset stroll on the beach before dinner and she saw me taking photos of her and raised her hand to point at me. Thought the side-lighting was pleasant too.

• E 17-70mm F2.8 B070
• 70.0 mm
• ƒ/4
• 1/800 sec
• ISO 100

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

Just finished editing a small batch of holiday photos, will make a separate thread, but this pic of my daughter stood out a bit. We were doing a sunset stroll on the beach before dinner and she saw me taking photos of her and raised her hand to point at me. Thought the side-lighting was pleasant too.

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Looks like she's about to point and say 'you da man!'...

 

[Deleted Member 5045]

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