Bird pictures

[majicman]

I love taking wildlife photos, Birds seem to make a good subject. I am no bird watcher though, I could not tell you half of there names. I just like taking there pictures.
After a hard week at work I develop the patience it takes to wait for them to make the right move. Here are some examples.
I am no were near a professional photographer It's just a hobby that keeps me out of trouble. I have been trying to turn it into a business. Recently I went to one of the local newspapers with a portfolio of different shot and right there they bought some pictures and offered me a freelance position they don't pay much $12. a picture. but it something, But its a small town newspaper and that there going rate. I have also been selling framed prints and that has really taken off. Well enough babbling here are some shots. Remember this is the critique section and I know you guys have been taking pictures a lot longer then I have so any critique is welcome. Let me know if I'm doing anything wrong.

danceing on water.


Dinnertime


Reflections


Just passing by







A day at the races


swiming lessons

Had to go.

[herron]

Love shots 7 & 8 "Day at the races" ? They are all interesting...those are terrific!

[byuphoto]

Ok, I will critique.
#1 Needs a polarizer, +1-2 stops exposure and cut the reflection of the sun
#2Very good photo but slightly underexposed
#3Needs a closer crop the strip of land does nothing but draw the eye away
#4 To much dead space behind the bird. A flying b ird needs room to fly into
#5 This one I like
#6 Either a poor scan or something fogged the film
#7 Sharp and excellent. The bird is flying into the frame
#8 Good exposure and great moment but again too much space to the rear
#9 If you would crop it so the eye is in the upper left 3rd it would be outstanding
#10 Good exposure but once again no room to swim
#11 A great moment in time.

[majicman]

Thanks, that's just what I needed. Since the kids have graduated college and are off on there own I have been able to afford some good cameras now all I need is to do is figure out how to make them work right. Im going to redo the pictures that I can as you sugested to see the difference. Thanks for the critique.

[byuphoto]

You are welcome. I only do this when asked but I do have some small expertise at birds/wildlife

[John Parry]

Majicman - I liked 3 and 4, and didn't dislike any of the others too much, except No. 5.)

Rick - yup! (We can't move for pigeons though, so I'll beg to disagree on number 5)

Regards - John