[abhinav.gupta88]

Originally Posted by gd1418

My two cents: While it is very nice to see motorheads being a bit more than enthusiasitc photographers, by publishing their shots they are also exhibiting their skills and in the process allowing novices etc., also to learn.

To enable and emulate the more experienced, may I suggest that each photograph be preceded with the Exif info, so that the learners could copy similar settings while trying their own hand.

Totally love this idea of the info.

Would help us try shots under similar settings.

[abhijitaparadh]

I know this thread is specifically for photographs taken by TBHP members, but I feel this is apt location to share these awesome photos, which capture Diwali spirit fabulously !

Diwali 2009 - The Big Picture - Boston.com

[dreamdiesel]

Couple of Diwali shots. Captured on a 5MP Sony P&S.

[guyonblackybx]

Here are a few from my end

In the first shot you can see I tried drawing a 4 wheeler but then ended up spoiling it :P

[wheeler]

While we are still in the festival theme, 2 pictures from my side:

Happy Halloween Guys!!!!!!







@dreamdiesel: totally loved the first Diwali shot.

[sreerajunnithan]

Ok Guys,

I have been asked to kick off a new theme by one of our Moderators. The new theme is "Birds". Now, this theme is little "Uncontrollable" comparing to all themes we had till Now. So let me give you some tips before you start.

1) Always try to include the full Bird in frame. Often we tend to miss out tail or leg. See the below example.



2) BUT, this does not mean that you should not take close-ups. Some times, you may need to showcase some specialties on beak or head, in such cases you can shoot portraits. See the next example. I wanted to show the colors on head and beak, hence a portrait.



3) Always make sure you have some catch light on eyes of the subject. Catch Light eh? see here Catch light - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia if you do not know what catch light is.

4) Now, forget about all these tips when it comes to Action photography. Coz those are accidental and you will not be able to follow any rules there. See below.



5) Having said all these things, you can always be creative. For example, you can shoot a Scape frame also. Some times, it gives you much PUNCH than a portrait. See this KF, i chose to shoot a scape of this, later on i had full frame, But liked this more.



6) Always use Naturel pearch if you are shooting Wild birds. Now, this is nearly imposibble if you shoot in captivity. see below, this is a bad example. (I shoot only wild. Not under any controlled situation).



7) Alaways shoot at eye level. and try to follow "Rule of Third" when ever possible. Leave more space towards the direction where bird is looking.

Ok guys, nuff said now go ahead and start shooting. I am no expert on this, but spent considerable amount of time for the same. And i use the cheapest available gears for Birding. See here for more. India Nature Watch all the best.

Thanks
--Sree--

PS: If you shoot wild, please try to avoid nest photography. Just for the well being of wildlife (Activity near nest will attract unwanted attention either by predators or Humans). This is just a personnel opinion.

[SS-Traveller]

Shot as a chance picture a few years ago - thought it came out nice. Hope it qualifies.

[tsk1979]

Awesome shot doc. The colors are amazing and the compo rocks!

[rjstyles69]

Nothing much to harp about my pic , since the theme is birds here's one I clicked long back.Never tried my hand at birding though..

[clevermax]

Hot linking a picture from one of my earlier posts, an Emu at the Trivandrum Zoo.

[Samurai]

Wasn't this shot categorized as self-portrait last time? Only bird photography please...

[sreerajunnithan]

Originally Posted by SS-Traveller

Shot as a chance picture a few years ago - thought it came out nice. Hope it qualifies.

OMG!!! Class capture. Creative nature photography at it's BEST.

Originally Posted by rjstyles69

Nothing much to harp about my pic , since the theme is birds here's one I clicked long back.Never tried my hand at birding though..

They are Lapwings, But i like this shot. Its showcasing the typical Habitat of these Birds.

Originally Posted by clevermax

Hot linking a picture from one of my earlier posts, an Emu at the Trivandrum Zoo.

Good portrait.

Thanks
--Sree--

[Samurai]

I have very little bird shots, I neither have the patience nor the equipment for birding.

This is my best bird shot until now.

[clevermax]

Originally Posted by Samurai

Wasn't this shot categorized as self-portrait last time? Only bird photography please...

I got to kick jkdas now.... he was the one who started this

@jk, I came to office in Punto today, don't you want to check it out?

[tsk1979]

This bird is not superimposed. This shot just happened!