Clovis" 2026 Images

[clovishound]

My Mac has great resolution and I am blown away with the details of all four shots.

Thanks for sharing

Keep in mind, when I post an image, I resize the print down to 1200 pixels on the long side. I do this for two reasons. One is to reduce the size of the file that has to be uploaded to the forum. The other is to discourage unscrupulous folks from stealing one of my images, as a file at this resolution won't print well. Actually, I don't worry too much about that, but it is standard practice among photographers posting on the internet.

As an example, this image is posted at 1200 x 800 pixels. The original image, after editing and cropping, was 7628 x 5085 pixels. The original from the camera was 8256 x 5504. The posted image here has a fraction of the detail the original image has. The resolution of a modern, high end, digital camera is astounding.

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[Ernie]

Thanks for the information.
Still impressed.

[Sir Henry]

I just went through and viewed this thread. Fantastic photography!

[clovishound]

Interesting day at the zoo this weekend. The Pup and I drove up to the zoo and got there shortly after they opened. Just a few minutes in, I tripped on some stonework and dislocated my finger. The tip of my ring finger was sticking up at a 30-45 degree angle. Spent the rest of the morning in the ER. I felt SOOOO good when the doc manipulated it slightly and it popped back in place. An X-ray, splint and a few bandages for my skinned knee and elbow, and we were back at the zoo. Here are a few preliminary images. I will get back to editing later today, maybe tomorrow.

I still have thar image in my head of my finger at that disturbing angle. I was convinced it was broken initially.

This is one of the lions making fun of me and my busted paw.

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[markiver54]

Wow! After all of that I think most might have called it a day. I admire your dedication. Thank you for more fantastic pictures. Hope that finger is feeling better.

[CT_Shooter]

[clovishound]

I forget the most important information. My camera and lens only seems to have suffered a few minor scratches on the lens hood.

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[CT_Shooter]

So glad your finger was reset so easily and that you're other equipment survived, as well. Love these images of three beautiful animals staring us down. But, the action and color in the photo of the Flamingo is my favorite, followed closely by the full length portrait of the sunbathed and curious Meerkat. Well done.

[clovishound]

For some reason my early attempts at meerkats weren't very good. I've been pleased with some of my images of them the last couple of trips to the zoo.

[BrokenolMarine]

Great pics as usual. Glad your injuries from your fall were minor. Not always the case. Love the meercats.

[clovishound]

Had a decent day at Magnolia. It was supposed to rain, but didn't. I was hoping for some birds in the rain shots.

The appearance of several roseate spoonbills has all the photographers a twitter. I got a couple shots of them.

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[CT_Shooter]

Another great group, CH. I like the shots of the pair of Herons(?) and the slimed Gator. Cool.

[markiver54]

Great shots of creatures I would probably not otherwise see. Thank you.

[clovishound]

Another great group, CH. I like the shots of the pair of Herons(?) and the slimed Gator. Cool.

Those are juvenile GBHs, Great Blue Herons. There is a small, lone cypress tree very near the trail by the small lake at Magnolia's Swamp Garden. A pair of GBHs nest there every year. Every photographer that frequents Magnolia has a bunch of shoots of this nest. The gator is covered in duck weed. This stuff grows on the surface of many still ponds and swamps in the area.

[clovishound]

And a couple more.

I like this one, but the Pup is on the fence about it. I did something a little different for me in the editing. Let me know honestly what you think.

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Here's a wood duck with her little ones.

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[CT_Shooter]

And a couple more.

I like this one, but the Pup is on the fence about it. I did something a little different for me in the editing. Let me know honestly what you think.

The vignette filter helps to frame the bird, but I think it would be more effective when the background is busier, to remove the distraction. What about it do you like?

[clovishound]

I like the fact that the vignette draws the eye to the bird. Without the vignette, I find my eye drawn up by the reeds. Just for info I removed all the reeds except for the base of the one the bird is perched on. I didn't like it as much, and I don't like getting into the habit of removing major elements of images, except in rare cases. I suppose I'm already in that territory with this one due to the heavy vignette.

This is the one with the reeds removed.

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I did remove just the little bit of reed near the bird's head that I found distracting. I do like this removal, and it is relatively minor, although it makes a disproportionate change in the look of the image.

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[CT_Shooter]

[brm4450]

[clovishound]

Had a visitor to my backyard today.

He seemed upset that I took his picture.

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