Big Al

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Big Al
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- These images were taken in Punta Gorda, Fla., during my recent visit there. This pair of Sandhill Cranes were in my daughter's backyard. The other is an unknown bird, but someone here surely will identify it. It was near Fisherman's Village on the waterfront in Punta Gorda.
in reply to: Activities: Exploring Birds #938877
Big Al
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First thing, get to know your camera. Learn the controls. Make plenty of mistakes, it's the only way to learn. Too many folks want to take photos of birds with a 200mm lens. In reality you will probably need a longer telephoto lens. Learn what you have first. One of my cameras is a Nikon Coolpix 900. It has an amazing lens; that lets me get decent closeups from a reasonable distance. Once you learn your camera's limits, you can start focusing (no pun intended) on the technical details of your pictures. Do NOT get discouraged. Remember, the expert today was a beginner once. Keep snapping!

in reply to: Hey, i have a digital camera, i need tips! #937634
Big Al
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My advice would be to crop your images to eliminate distracting background. You're going to be amazed at how good your pictures will be as a result.

in reply to: I need some tips for my photography skills #937627
Big Al
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This is my first post here, on 12.21.2022. I'm new to the course. Recently, I have noticed more birds around the feeder. I have no idea what this one is. In another photo, it almost looks like a female Northern Cardinal, but I doubt it. Another bird I saw today for the first time was a Tufted Titmouse, according to the Merlin app. It's that time of year when feeders attract assorted birds. My late wife loved to watch them, and I love snapping their photos.

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