Week 24. Funnily enough I've been taking floxgloves as well (my Growing 52 is now 2 weeks behind!) but I haven't had chance to process them yet. However, I don't think the colours are anywhere near like as good as yours - and I like the crop, too. The buttercup - the pin sharp focus on the petal are the front is lovely - so much detail in one tiny petal - but it makes me want to see more of it in focus - it's not often I want more dof, but I think this would be a stunner if the centre of the flower was in focus.
Well done on getting the heron shots - the reflection one in particular is very eye-catching.
'Not her with the camera again' made me smile - it looks as though he's sniffing at the flowering grass. The 'In a Hurry' shot is impressive - well done on getting the action, because I know they move very fast without warning.
Week 25: I totally agree that a shot may not be technically perfect, but is still worth posting. I love the squirrel courtship shot!
Well done on getting your first wood pidgeon shot - they're definitely not easy to capture (with a camera!)
I can't help with the id for the fungus - but it's a very impressive photo - terrific detail.
The calico bush is fascinating - I've never seen one. The flowers are very pretty and I like the way you've got active and fully open flowers in the same shot.
My absolute favourite for Week 25 are the GSWs, father and son. It seems strange that baby birds often seem larger than their parents, but I assume it because they haven't got their adult plummage and their 'baby' feathers are fluffier to keep them warm. :shrug: These shots are terrific - catching the moment when dad is pandering to baby's demands. Brilliant.
Jean
Another lovely set Jenny, but that pair of greater spotted are superb.
Nicely exposed on the pigeon, the white is a pain to get right.
I can't help on the mushroom either, but it's a good shot.
Lovely shots, Jenny! Difficult to pick a favourite although I especially like the mushroom. Very impressed with the woodpecker shots, although it would be even better if you could catch them away from a feeder!
As for other suggestions for improvement....none really other than the squirrel shot looks slightly heavy on the sharpening.
Phil
Beautiful as always Jenny.
The squirrels may not be technically the best photo ever, but it did make me smile - and sometimes that's more important than a technically perfect shot
I've never even heard of a calico bush before, let alone seen one - so that shot has been a real eye opener for me.
It's a beautiful photo in its own right, but when you read about the behaviour of the flowers and can see how they act it makes it even more special.
I also love the dad & junior GSW shots. From a composition and subject matter perspective I prefer the first one, but as you said junior is ever so slightly oof. The second one seems to have worked better from a DoF perspective and the central composition and mirroring of the two sides of the photo makes it really pleasing to look at.
Hi Jenny,
I think looking at your week 25 the woodpeckers just edge in as my favourites but having just looked through your thread I have to say all your photographs are absolutely stunning
All your photographs are beautiful.
Hi Jenny
What a busy bee you've been. Most of us struggle to post one picture a week and yet every week we get a mini portfoli from you
My favourite from this week is the Marsh Thistle. The DoF is amazing, the composition is spot on, and the colours are great
Yet more gorgeous photos here You manage the lighting and DOF so well. I think my faves this week are the thistle and the butterfly but I find it hard to choose.
Good job you keep your windows clean!!! Fantastic shots of the MuntjacI was using a 70-300mm IS. This was taken at 200mm. It was right outside the conservatory window, so I did not need anything longer! I was lucky to get it. I looked at him (her?) and he (she?) looked at me before running off.
It was handheld and I had to be quick.
Jenny