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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 144218" data-attributes="member: 12257"><p>Today's venture to LaFortune Park on my lunch hour...</p><p></p><p>I actually went in search of the numerous Great-tailed Grackle (or Mexican Grackle) that typically haunt this spot, but wouldn't you know it, there wasn't a single one within photo range. I could hear them, but never spotted more than a blue-black flash. Instead, I found the critters shown below. 111 shots, and only a few worth keeping. UGH! I butchered a lot messing with the fully manual mode of shooting, so I'll be glad for my classes that start this Monday!</p><p></p><p>A bit over-exposed, eh? This odd couple stayed within 1 foot of each other as they covered the entirety of the large golf-course pond.</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune2.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Obligatory shot of the fountain. 50 Shades of Gray? BAH! I'll take shades of GREEN any day!</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune4.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune4.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Then, creeping down into a concrete storm drainage area in search of potentially sunning turtles, which disappeared with a splash as soon as I looked their way, I found this pleasant surprise...</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune6.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune6.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>He let me get fairly close, although he hobbled up the concrete on the other side when I pushed it. It gave me the chance to catch him against a completely bland background so I could highlight the full colored beauty (right before he hoarked up a small fish just seconds after this shot).</p><p></p><p><a href="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune8.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune8.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></a></p><p></p><p>Messing with settings, I ended up getting back on the "basic" size of jpeg instead of "fine" jpeg, so might have lost a little bit of detail there, but it's hard to tell if it was that or my attempts to go full manual. Mostly, this day was a fun learning experience, and SO MANY MORE REASONS for me to crave that 55-200mm zoom that's on my short list!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 144218, member: 12257"] Today's venture to LaFortune Park on my lunch hour... I actually went in search of the numerous Great-tailed Grackle (or Mexican Grackle) that typically haunt this spot, but wouldn't you know it, there wasn't a single one within photo range. I could hear them, but never spotted more than a blue-black flash. Instead, I found the critters shown below. 111 shots, and only a few worth keeping. UGH! I butchered a lot messing with the fully manual mode of shooting, so I'll be glad for my classes that start this Monday! A bit over-exposed, eh? This odd couple stayed within 1 foot of each other as they covered the entirety of the large golf-course pond. [URL="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune2.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune2.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Obligatory shot of the fountain. 50 Shades of Gray? BAH! I'll take shades of GREEN any day! [URL="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune4.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune4.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Then, creeping down into a concrete storm drainage area in search of potentially sunning turtles, which disappeared with a splash as soon as I looked their way, I found this pleasant surprise... [URL="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune6.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] He let me get fairly close, although he hobbled up the concrete on the other side when I pushed it. It gave me the chance to catch him against a completely bland background so I could highlight the full colored beauty (right before he hoarked up a small fish just seconds after this shot). [URL="http://s60.photobucket.com/user/sketso/media/LaFortune8.jpg.html"][IMG]http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h18/sketso/LaFortune8.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Messing with settings, I ended up getting back on the "basic" size of jpeg instead of "fine" jpeg, so might have lost a little bit of detail there, but it's hard to tell if it was that or my attempts to go full manual. Mostly, this day was a fun learning experience, and SO MANY MORE REASONS for me to crave that 55-200mm zoom that's on my short list! [/QUOTE]
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