CRITTER DAY THURSDAYS -- Well Dressed Duck
posted by micki at 11/16/2006 09:15:00 AM
Thursday, November 16, 2006
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- Name: micki
- Location: United States
No digital photography here folks. Only film, all the time. No post processing. I shoot it, I have it developed, I scan the print, I post it. It is hoped that you would respect my ownership of the images posted, despite the ease with which you could copy them. If you would like a true photographic print of any of my images, please contact me at goodiesbaker@yahoo.com and I will be happy to provide you with one. Weapons of Choice: * Minolta 7000 * Minolta 9000 *Minolta Dynax 9 * Konica Minolta 70 *Minolta x-700 * Minolta AL-F Rangefinder *1958 Minolta Autocord *Holga *holgamod Holga *PIX Panorama Toy Camera *Polaroid One Step Close Up Lenses: Too many too list, just read the stats for each shot I post Scanner: Epson 4990 Perfection Photo Favorite Films: * Kodak Tri-X * Fuji Superia * Ilford HP5+ -- Goal: To make the best exposure possible, on film. A Theme a Day *Sunday – Take A Guess *Macro Mondays *A Glimpse of My Town Tuesdays *Wednesday's Colors *Thursday's Critter *Unique Film and/or Camera Fridays *Saturday – Anything goes
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Camera - Konica Minolta 70
Film - Fuji Superia ISO 100
Shutter Speed - 1/180 +1 EV
Aperture Setting - f-4.5 Program Mode
Lens - Sigma 70-300mm zoom lens
Scanning Method - My scan from my cheap little hp officejet 5510v all-in-one copy/scanner/faxer/printer
I did not know that Sprees were such a widely known candy! I have loved them for decades! (Ouch! I always get a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach when I can say something like that. I swear I still feel like I’m 15.)
Anyway, I couldn’t decide which critter shot to post today, but as the colors of fall are fading fast here and there is already snow in the upper regions of the northern continents, I thought I should post the image I did. This gal stood out among the ducks and geese the swarmed around our van at the park a couple of weeks ago. She was terribly well dressed in her very appropriate seasonal colors, and yet not the least bit snobby to her more underdressed peers.
Not too pleased with the scan on this one, but very pleased with the quality of the print. I shot this at about 2:00 in the afternoon on November 1. The light was coming from behind, so I gave myself an extra stop of exposure time. I still did not expect the quality I received back. While you can’t see it here, but you can on the print, all the details remain even on the darkest tips of her wing’s feathers. The hottest spot on her chest still retain enough details that they could be brought out with a little darkroom work. I cannot say how pleased I have been with this particular film, which I bought from B&H at about half the price I would normally pay because I bought from the imported lot. Most of this particular roll I shot were of animals in poor lighting conditions, and all of the shots came out well. Good golly (I still say that, too) I love film!! (Speaking of which, I got a new used film camera yesterday. By gummy, I love e-bay as well.)
well, isn't he fancy?! :o) cute little guy, micki. great capture!
very cute one :)
Nice capture... Beautiful details!
love the color and texture on little bird...beautiful detail:-))
I have loved sprees as long as you :-) hehehehehhe
What a lovely lady she is!
very vivid colors,i like this.
She does look sweet in her winter garb.
Very beautiful markings on that little gal and great color. I love film too.
Those are some fine duds! :-) Did you say 'darkroom' work? Have you been doing a little Photoshop, Ms. Micki? ;-)
Great shot!
I am always amazed by the feather detail these guys can have - and this shot shows it nicely!
well groomed indeed.....8/10
btw, people may not speak like that anymore but i kid you not, they still think that way...
Hey, Micki! Fuji Superia 100 is one of my absolute fav color film for photographing people outdoors. Even if the light is hard, the prints turn out great. It can be a hassle to scan - but that might be my old cheapo scanner too. I don`t know.
Another film to consider is the Kodak Portra VC 160 ASA ;)
She sure does look well turned out. Ducks are much underrated and I’ve become impressed the more I’ve observed their conduct and social order. Photography gets us to notice such things . .
Excellent shot!
I like a lot the ducks. Fine capture.
Well-dressed indeed but she forgot her pants.
Handsome little duck isn't he? My gummy I love ebay too. What camera did you buy?
Love the duck, love film, love old cameras.
Love fall, love this blog!
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Haha it seems to be enjoying its sunbath. :)
Well dressed indeed! The feathers the orange boots..so stylish..must be fashion week!
The colour and detail is fantastic.
Another wonder of nature!!! So perfect, so beautiful.
easy to ignore because of their abundance, these still are very beautiful animals.
It is amazing what you can find whil walking down the road.
Great shot - well dressed, indeed!
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