CWGRIZZ Playing Around--Trying to learn

cwgrizz

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Today I played around with my 70-300mm lens. These two pictures were probably the best of the bunch. Too bad I didn't get them for the "Birds, Birds, Birds" challenge. Ha! All comments and constructive criticisms are welcome. As the thread title says, "Trying to learn."

The first is a Shovhoe Crane. It is all but extinct. I think this is the only one existence. :rolleyes:

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This is a Mearns Quail scouting for the covey.
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Still playing around -- Shooting and PP

G'daughter looking for eggs at the chicken coop

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B&W version
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As always, comments good and bad are welcome. (Remember, I'm trying to learn--Key is "trying". Ha!)
 

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Combined the two shot versions with "Poor man's PS" (Gimp).
New meets old at the chicken yard nesting boxes. Ha!

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Constructive criticism is always welcome.
 

cwgrizz

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Ok, I noticed that yesterday I missed part of the front of the shirt for the color. Here is the corrected version.

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Today, tried for some close ground work. Still playing with the Nifty-Fifty(ish) game.
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I had always heard this called another name. but wasn't sure how to spell it. Upon doing a little research I discovered that it is called Waxy-Rushpea in this part of the country, however it has other names in other locals. None of which are the name I was looking for. Ha! The plant only gets about 10" tall max. The flowers are very small.
 
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cwgrizz

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Last Sunday I went out looking for some shots for my 52 in 365 challenge. The next bunch are rejects. Ha!

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Originally thought this one might work for the Chairs/Benches theme. Just a couple of Old Love Birds, I guess. Ha!
 

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This is an old Mesquite Tree at Agua Caliente Park. It is the location of an old ranch and health resort. The tree is estimated to be 200-300 years old.

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I had figured it might work for the "Bark" theme.
 

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A path winding through the Mesquite Forest at Agua Caliente Park.

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May use it for the "Light & Shadows" monthly challenge. Nah, probably not. Ha!
 

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This is another part of Agua Caliente Park. I thought it might work for the "Reflection" theme on the 53 in 365 until I found the photos I posted. Ha!

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Here is a plane shot that I was reminded of after seeing David H's photo in his 365. This one is nowhere as good as David's, but probably the same company.

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cwgrizz

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[MENTION=25354]dh photography[/MENTION], David it has a different tail number. Ha! I think mine only has a 3-bladed prop and yours had 5. ???
 
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