vikasmg Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1721  Posted June 8, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) LOL!!!!  Louis, you may be right!  If you're ever lucky enough to be in a myna's "audience" when one launches into a very demonstrative "soliloquy" (for lack of the proper ornithological term), you'd see an entire range of emotions from this adorable little critter. His cousins, the Black-Collared Starlings, sometimes perform similarly in duets, which is extremely entertaining.  Then again, this critter may have just been p*ssed at the intrusiveness of the lens . . .  As for "merci," I always thank any critter friends who sit for photos. I firmly believe that birds and dragonflies understand intent if not language, because so many of them consistently honor me with their trust.  I don't know why it's only today that it occurred to me to click on the link to your web site.  Although you only have a small selection of photographs there, they are all beautiful!  Your pictures are one of the big reasons to keep coming back and looking here.  - Vikas 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 8, 2018 Posted June 8, 2018 Hi vikasmg, Take a look here CL - The Image Thread. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
Boojay Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1722 Â Posted June 8, 2018 Jayne, I am sure you would have the same kind of attitude if you had someone with a big lens kept shooting you without merci!... Â Haha - so true - he looks really grumpy about it, reminds me of my husband's face when I turn my camera his way lol! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tritentrue Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1723  Posted June 8, 2018 It was a treat to see that Red-Wattled Lapwings have returned to forage near an area they deserted due to construction well over a year ago. Even better is that the three I saw are all juveniles . . .  CL with 180mm APO-Elmarit-R + APO-Extender-R 2X, cropped at about 50%. Yeah, Leica's APS-C bauble has been shoehorned into serving as birding gear, and is performing magnificently!  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 12 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/335372-cl-the-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3533765'>More sharing options...
bags27 Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1724 Â Posted June 8, 2018 I don't know why it's only today that it occurred to me to click on the link to your web site. Â Although you only have a small selection of photographs there, they are all beautiful! Â Your pictures are one of the big reasons to keep coming back and looking here. Â - Vikas agree completely 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photon42 Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1725 Â Posted June 8, 2018 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1726  Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) LOL!!!!  Louis, you may be right!  If you're ever lucky enough to be in a myna's "audience" when one launches into a very demonstrative "soliloquy" (for lack of the proper ornithological term), you'd see an entire range of emotions from this adorable little critter. His cousins, the Black-Collared Starlings, sometimes perform similarly in duets, which is extremely entertaining.  Then again, this critter may have just been p*ssed at the intrusiveness of the lens . . .  As for "merci," I always thank any critter friends who sit for photos. I firmly believe that birds and dragonflies understand intent if not language, because so many of them consistently honor me with their trust.  Rob, try to not harass them too much next time.  I am posting this shot just to demonstrate how you can make your "subjects" happy and get them smiling instead of making them feel crumpy , just by being nice to them and a few compliments!... lol  I also had a big lens on my CL for this shot!... Angenieux 35-70 Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited June 8, 2018 by Louis 9 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/335372-cl-the-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3533913'>More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1727  Posted June 8, 2018 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Rob, just look at this smile.... It was easy to say some nice words before pushing the release!  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited June 8, 2018 by Louis 10 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/335372-cl-the-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3533917'>More sharing options...
grahamhoey Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1728  Posted June 8, 2018 Rob, just look at this smile.... It was easy to say some nice words before pushing the release!  L1000066b.jpg Great picture Louis. What lens did you take it with. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1729 Â Posted June 8, 2018 Great picture Louis. What lens did you take it with. Â Hello Graham. Thanks a lot. It was shot with Nikkor 50 mm, f/1.4 that is my favorite lens on T and CL. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted June 8, 2018 Share #1730  Posted June 8, 2018 Buttercups - courtesy of my three year old Grandson - CL with Sum 35 1.4 (pre asph) and 75mm Ben's Buttercups by Jayne Booton, on Flickr  Buttercups for Nanny by Jayne Booton, on Flickr  8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tritentrue Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1731  Posted June 9, 2018 Long-Tailed Shrike . . .  CL with 180mm APO-Elmarit-R + APO-Extender-R 2X, cropped at almost 70% . . .  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 11 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/335372-cl-the-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3534380'>More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1732 Â Posted June 9, 2018 C1050701 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr 24 Elmarit-asph M 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1733  Posted June 9, 2018 CL + Vario Elmar-T, 18-56   Italian cuisine in Florida   German cuisine in Florida 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott kirkpatrick Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1734  Posted June 9, 2018 Standing guard at the museum:   C1050684 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr CL with 24 Elmarit-asph M  C1050661 by scott kirkpatrick, on Flickr  scott 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1735  Posted June 9, 2018 (edited)  L1020035.jpegToday with the 35mm Summilux.  Black and white conversion of this one posted earlier in the week. I think that I really like this much more. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Edited June 9, 2018 by Dippy 5 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/335372-cl-the-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3534635'>More sharing options...
Dippy Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1736  Posted June 9, 2018 Rob, just look at this smile.... It was easy to say some nice words before pushing the release!  L1000066b.jpg  Louis, your posts always make me smile and cheer up my day. This is the best! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dippy Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1737  Posted June 9, 2018 CL + Vario Elmar-T, 18-56   Italian cuisine in Florida   German cuisine in Florida   I really like the B&W conversion in these. Are the OOC jpg or do you do them manually? I shoot with jpg off but no matter how hard I try I can't seem to get the same 'look' in LR for B&W as I get from the jpg. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted June 9, 2018 Share #1738 Â Posted June 9, 2018 I really like the B&W conversion in these. Are the OOC jpg or do you do them manually? I shoot with jpg off but no matter how hard I try I can't seem to get the same 'look' in LR for B&W as I get from the jpg. Hello there; thanks for the kind words. I always shoot raw/jpeg. I never use the jpeg file but like to have it in case. I believe the best result for B/W is to work the tonality in color first. Then, I convert to monochrom in Silver Efex that I have in my Photoshop. When converted, I make some more fixes . I hope this helps. Regards, Louis 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted June 11, 2018 Share #1739  Posted June 11, 2018 Little Strawberry Thief - hope he gets tummy ache!  CL with 180R  Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 15 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/335372-cl-the-image-thread/?do=findComment&comment=3535437'>More sharing options...
heatlarx Posted June 11, 2018 Share #1740  Posted June 11, 2018  Little Strawberry Thief - hope he gets tummy ache!  CL with 180R  Strawberry Thief.jpg  Wonderful shot..nice and sharp.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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