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Birds and Blur

I like this shot and at the same time I dislike it.  Hmmmm.

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Simple Song of Freedom - Tim Hardin
Comin' In on a Wing and a Prayer - Ry Cooder

They fly, we walk on An Island Walk.

Birds and Blur

I like this shot and at the same time I dislike it.  Hmmmm.

Click to Play:
Simple Song of Freedom - Tim Hardin
Comin' In on a Wing and a Prayer - Ry Cooder

They fly, we walk on An Island Walk.

comments (10)

  • Ginnie
  • Atlanta, GA, United States
  • 29 Dec 2008, 01:13
Hmmmmm. Think of it as symbolic of that time when we segue from year into another...and suddenly there's nothing NOT to like, Mary!
Mary MacADNski: You're very sweet, Ginnie.
Hmmmm smile I think there are 3 pictures here. The one we see, the bottom half with the birds and the top half with the reflection. I think I like the bottom half best.
Mary MacADNski: It's an unusual shot for me but it was the only way I knew to get those dancing birds. I watched them every morning and they were so amazing. I see murmurations of blackbirds all through the autumn but these are different. They glide just above the ground, not up in the air.
  • anniedog
  • United Kingdom
  • 29 Dec 2008, 10:22
I rather like this Mary though I think it might look better with the houses cropped out on the top and most of the greenery on the left. The blurriness works well as the birds stand out and the subtle colours are soothing. I think you have the makings of a very good picture here.
Ingrid
  • vintage
  • Australia
  • 29 Dec 2008, 10:38
Mary I think I agree with Bill
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Vintage.
  • Louis
  • South Africa
  • 29 Dec 2008, 13:21
You can't pan without a blur. I believe you have a great result here. If you really want to crop, I believe you can take some sky and some foreground away.
Mary MacADNski: I don't thin I'd crop, really, was just concerned about the blur but you are absolutely correct in your first sentenced. It's an unusual shot for me but it was the only way I knew to get those dancing birds.
  • Padraig
  • Scotland
  • 29 Dec 2008, 14:56
I only like it!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Padraig. It's an unusual for me.
I really like it very much Mary and I would leave it as is!
Mary MacADNski: Thanks, Richard. That is kind.
  • Tracy
  • Great Britain (UK)
  • 29 Dec 2008, 16:48
I think it's a moving shot Marygrin
Mary MacADNski: You're a funny girl! I'm glad!
In this one I like very much the reflection, the birds make the shot !
Mary MacADNski: I'm glad you like it.
I think I can clearly feel why.
To like:
- birds are in focus (great panning you have done)
- the background is out of focus
- the reflection is cool
To dislike:
- better to zoom in the birds, they are only a small part of the image
- the background is still very visable, more blur would be welcome
- the reflection is not the main subject here
Anyway: very nice try.
Mary MacADNski: I like that kind of feedback. I put this photo up for that reason. I am always trying to learn something from the SC 'family'. thanks.

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