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Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 05 Feb 2025 14:36:48 +0530

Hello Gaurav. Fantastic photo!

I adore everything about the image, except for the red portion in the out-of-focus flower, which seems to compete for attention. I suggest experimenting with the saturation levels using a selective mask to see if you can make it less prominent.

In reply to - Gaurav Patil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Hello Sudhir sir and everyone,

Here is an image of a brown throated sunbird I took. I love the pose, colours, flowers and clean background in […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:57:24 +0530

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: You Can't Touch This!Location: Calgary, CanadaI was […]

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:48:58 +0530

You Can’t Touch This!

Location: Calgary, Canada

I was taking pictures of pelicans and gulls on a cloudy evening, just as the last light faded. At the time, I didn’t realize there were two chicks tucked in the gull wings! What I love most is that intense death stare from nearly every bird—it almost feels like they’re saying, “You better run…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:13:06 +0530

@Prachi Bhogan thanks Prachi. I’ll try bringing in more exposure on the eyes and rim lighting, keeping the darks intact.

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Low Key Image of Great Grey Owl with side light!

Location – Calgary, Canada

I would appreciate any critical constructive feedback to […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:11:43 +0530

@SUBHANKAR BHATTACHARYA thank you ☺️

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Low Key Image of Great Grey Owl with side light!

Location – Calgary, Canada

I would appreciate any critical constructive feedback to […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:11:30 +0530

@Keyur Patel thank you, Keyur. I’ll bring up more exposure on the eyes and rim lighting. I’ll post an update ☺️

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Low Key Image of Great Grey Owl with side light!

Location – Calgary, Canada

I would appreciate any critical constructive feedback to […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:10:21 +0530

Love the blend of colours 😍

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Subject: Willet

Location – NJ, USA

Conditions/Thought process:

Cloudy day with diffused lighting and sun behind the cloud. Lot of birds on the shore and […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:05:20 +0530

@Keyur_CuriousCreature Thanks, Keyur. I aimed for a complete high key image to achieve a dramatic effect with a black background, the popping yellow eyes and side-lit sunlight on the Owl.

Do you think it’s effective? Does it capture the intended feel, or do you think it’s missing something?

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Low Key Image of Great Grey Owl with side light!

Location – Calgary, Canada

I would appreciate any critical constructive feedback to […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:29:03 +0530

RAW Image

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Low Key Image of Great Grey Owl with side light!

Location – Calgary, Canada

I would appreciate any critical constructive feedback to […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Low Key Image of Great Grey Owl with side light!Location […]

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:27:15 +0530

Low Key Image of Great Grey Owl with side light!

Location – Calgary, Canada

I would appreciate any critical constructive feedback to improve, please check out my other posts and do comment.

Evening light was directly on the side of the owl, with the shadowed background, instantly I knew I had to with the low key image.

Great Grey Owls really…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 08 Jan 2025 19:24:47 +0530

Great Idea, Gaurav. Love the colors, silhouette and the reflection. But to me personally it feels like something is not working or missing it make it a wow image.

If the bird was a little closer and moving in the other direction, this might have created that impact? I am not sure. But definitely a great attempt

In reply to - Gaurav Patil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Hello Sudhir sir and everyone,

This is an image I made of a mallard in a local pond in Finland. It was post sunset, the light was almost gone. The […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 12 Dec 2024 15:28:25 +0530

Love the angle of shooting, eye contact and multi layer effect. Good image 🙂

In reply to - Tushar Tandel posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Steppe Eagle Resting on a single leg

Place: Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Exif:

1/640s, f/6.3, ISO200, Exp.Comp 0, WB:AUTO, Matrix Metering, Handheld — bean […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:13:54 +0530

Great processing, but a little space on the right of the image would have made this even better

In reply to - Prashanth N posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

BLACK WINGED STILT

NIKON Z6II, NIKON 200-500

F/5.6

1/4000

SINGLE POIN FOCUSING

WHITE BLANCE K/5000

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:03:23 +0530

Love it! good one

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“Silhouette in the Sunlit Stillness”

Bathed in golden light, a silent sentinel watches over a shimmering world where insects dance like tiny stars […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:02:29 +0530

Great edit, but I like the original crop better It gives more spacing. Good image overall 🙂

In reply to - Santhosh Kumar posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

pied bush chat
bandipur
nikon Z7II, 200-500 mm, shutter priority 1/640, f 5.6,iso 400(aut0), matrix metering, wide area auto(s),
ev 0

was doing a […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:56:45 +0530

Woah! Love the colours and processing. Good one 🙂

In reply to - Prachi Bhogan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds Spruce grouse enjoying the sunrise. This is a very common bird found in Alaska and yet very beautiful. I found the bird during the scouting and […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:26:17 +0530

@Gopi Kannadiga Well, it depends on lot of factors. Sky is dramatic, subject prominent might have been good 😊.

In reply to - SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Nagarahole National Park: A Wildlife Paradise

Nagarahole National Park is a gem nestled in the heart of Karnataka, India. Renowned for its […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:54:33 +0530

Interesting perspective! Wish the wildlife was closer to lens and more prominent. But a worth try 🙂

In reply to - SUNIL RAO posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Nagarahole National Park: A Wildlife Paradise

Nagarahole National Park is a gem nestled in the heart of Karnataka, India. Renowned for its […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 14:42:11 +0530

@Sayed Muzamil looks great! 😍

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:23:48 +0530

Great! Please post the image if you edit. I would love to see it 🙂

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:04:41 +0530

Wow! Great composition. Perseverance really got you a good shot, Sayed. Congrats!

Excellent, light on the subject. Love the kind of post processing you have done. Especially that pop of pink in nose works great for me.

Irresistible feeling to boop the murder kitty!

Just an observation. The grass in the background has more exposure compared to…

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Bhola from Nimdhela zone Tadoba, resting in shade in the late evening of peak summers.

Nimdhela zone is rewarding yet challenging for photography as […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:56:43 +0530

Excellent execution, lovely colours, Keyur. Congrats on the feature 🙂

In reply to - Keyur Patel posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Subject: Oyster Catchers!

Location – NJ, USA

Conditions/Thought process:

Near evening time on a Cloudy day, these oyster catchers were flying around and […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:55:25 +0530

Thank you for the detailed review, Sir. It really helps to know the portions that do not work. I will keep them in mind 🙂

It was a hazy and Smokey day, maybe that could be the reason for not having fully lit golden hues. I shortlisted this image because of the subject placement, I agree with the sharpness of the subject.

I have few… Read more

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Star of the Show, A Hero to the Rescue – Gull – Calgary, Canada

This shot was taken in a marshland called Frank Lake, which is filled […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:42:31 +0530

@Nitin Shinde Thank you 😊

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Star of the Show, A Hero to the Rescue – Gull – Calgary, Canada

This shot was taken in a marshland called Frank Lake, which is filled […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:14:17 +0530

Raw image

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Star of the Show, A Hero to the Rescue – Gull – Calgary, Canada

This shot was taken in a marshland called Frank Lake, which is filled […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Star of the Show, A Hero to the Rescue - Gull - […]

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:12:54 +0530

Star of the Show, A Hero to the Rescue – Gull – Calgary, Canada

This shot was taken in a marshland called Frank Lake, which is filled with waterfowl. Ever since I first visited this place, I envisioned capturing backlit shots like this. I couldn’t stop thinking about the potential images I could create.

I woke up at 3 AM and made it to the lake…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 23:30:21 +0530

Sorry, this image does not work for me.

it looks over cropped, saturated and mask was not done properly.

In reply to - Muzaffer Iqbal posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

In Flight _ White Throated KF

Sony a7iii, 200-600mm @ 600mm

f6.3, 1/5000, ISO 1600, Ev 0, WB Auto, Metering Pattern

AF-C, Lock ON AF […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:38:46 +0530

Great image, congrats!

I feel that lifting shadows further up, would be even better for this image.

In reply to - Prachi Bhogan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds Humming bird in magical light! This picture was taken from my backyard. This day i received my tripod and i wanted to try it out and practice with […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:31:01 +0530

Brilliant image. Do you also have a vertical composition?

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

UpSideDown(Indian White-eye)

Place: Kalyani/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor 200-500mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/1000 ,Aperture = f/5.6 […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:29:58 +0530

Excellent composition, lovely colours.

I personally feel that flowers in the right top corner as a bit of distraction. Otherwise, this is something I would love to print

In reply to - Kishore Bhargava posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Birds and the Bees

A Purple Sunbird balanced on the lovely pink flowers. I noticed the bee only after taking the photo. I wondered if […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:28:27 +0530

Love this image, lovely light and details.

In reply to - Pinaki Ghosh posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Blue-tailed bee-eater

Place: Khisma Forest/West Bengal/India

Gear: Nikon Z6II with Nikkor 200-500mm Lens

Shutter Speed = 1/4000 ,Aperture = f/6.3 […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:26:50 +0530

Beautiful! Love it

In reply to - Deepak Kuchana posted an update in the group People / Portrait Photography

Captured this little girl in Dallas Zoo. The moment when she saw a Lion wakeup from his sleep. There was a huge crowd luckily but […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 06:25:34 +0530

Lovely colours! Excellent execution

In reply to - Sayed Muzamil posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

The season of Monsoon brings a completely different vibe and everything comes alive. The monsoon also welcomes some rare and extraordinary […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 13:48:30 +0530

Thank you. This really helps

In reply to - Sudhir Shivaram posted an update in the group Critiques / Feedback and Tips

A very detailed 36 mins feedback on some of the latest images posted on the platform. These inputs will help each and everyone, even […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:32:12 +0530

Hey Sunel, A common thing I have noticed in your images are lack of enough negative space around subjects.

this image Looks good, but if it had more negative space in the top and bottom it would make it even better.

Lack of that negative space looks a bit unease. Apart from that and shutter speed. This image is good.

In reply to - Su NE eL posted an update in the group People / Portrait Photography

Canon R6 Mii

RF 24-70 F 2.8 @ 70 mm

f 2.8 SS 1/160 ISO 100

Ev : 0

WB : 5000k

Focus : Servo

Metering : Evaluative

Mode : Manual

this image made […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:28:45 +0530

Love it, back ground grey is popping the bird.

In reply to - PRASAD TELANG posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Copper Smith Barbet

Early morning, in cloudy overcast conditions found this bird on the branches of tree near residence.

Camera – Canon 80 D

Lens […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 17:26:17 +0530

@Sayed Muzamil thank you! Sayed! I love the way you described this as kaleidoscope effect! I might steal that 😅. I would love to have this printed big. Thank you!

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Is it a distraction or a balance?

Calliope Hummingbird – BC, Canada

Another one from the series, this one has fascinating display of tail wings […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:46:26 +0530

@Prachi Bhogan Wow, I wish you guys luck. I hope it happens.

Let me know if you need any help in planning visit. If you guys are down it will be great to catch up for a coffee or a shoot maybe.

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Is it a distraction or a balance?

Calliope Hummingbird – BC, Canada

Another one from the series, this one has fascinating display of tail wings […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 03:41:40 +0530

@prachi how lucky is to witness all this! Gosh! It’s so hard to find bears here. I haven’t seen any grizzlies. I would love to travel to Yellowstone!

looks like you stay pretty close to park, enjoy your visits.

In reply to - Prachi Bhogan posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds We got a tip from one of the local wildlife photographers in the area that there is a bison carcass found in Lamar valley which is one of the areas […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:19:58 +0530

@Prachi Bhogan Thank you!

Yes, I live in Calgary, which is closer to Banff about couple of hours drive. Place is gorgeous, it doesn’t feel real. I haven’t travelled overseas before moving to Canada, so for me all of this landscape looks even more unrealistic.

I have been to Banff many times, Jasper once. I so badly want to go to Great bear…

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Is it a distraction or a balance?

Calliope Hummingbird – BC, Canada

Another one from the series, this one has fascinating display of tail wings […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 19:03:26 +0530

Woah! Such a raw thing to witness!!

Given the situation, this image is well done. Do you have one without the raven?

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 18:59:21 +0530

Great image! love that intimate look, soft light, colours.

however, I wish you could have included a bit of negative space in the bottom. It feels like the legs are cut off and it takes a bit toll on the aesthetics of the image. Nonetheless, great shot!

In reply to - Sameer Bhatt posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

One of the wild dog from the pack encountered at the Nagarhole TR. This is from the pack of dholes from which I have posted earlier image. I was […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:58:21 +0530

Thank you, Basit. I am glad to know this works better.

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Calliope Hummingbird – Smallest Bird in Canada

After photographing one of the largest birds, it’s time for this smallest bird to shine and have […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:55:21 +0530

Thank you, Manoj

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Is it a distraction or a balance?

Calliope Hummingbird – BC, Canada

Another one from the series, this one has fascinating display of tail wings […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:53:17 +0530

Love the colour of the background, processing of colours, if it is not for distractions this would have been a great image

In reply to - PRASAD TELANG posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Sparrows in tree

Shot near residence today morning 8 am. Weather was cloudy and very low light. A group of sparrows arrived on tree near the […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:36:35 +0530

Raw file

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Is it a distraction or a balance?

Calliope Hummingbird – BC, Canada

Another one from the series, this one has fascinating display of tail wings […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Is it a distraction or a balance?Calliope Hummingbird - […]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 23:35:38 +0530

Is it a distraction or a balance?

Calliope Hummingbird – BC, Canada

Another one from the series, this one has fascinating display of tail wings and stretches.

I am pretty much happy with how I got in Camera, it made PP easy.

In this image I decided to remove the stick on the right side, it felt right.

Please check my previous post and let me…

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 14:30:46 +0530

Thanks for sharing this. It looks better with the lens spot removed and a better crop. However, I would recommend you to remove some of the distractions and play around contrast and saturation to find a sweet spot.

In reply to - Kaustav Chetia posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Chestnut Tailed Starling

Pobitora, Assam

05th Feb 2024. Shot time 3:33 PM AM

Gear: Sony ILCE-6100, Sigma 150-600mm F5 OSS
Focal Length 562mm (with […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted a new activity comment

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:41:34 +0530

Raw image

In reply to - Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds

Calliope Hummingbird – Smallest Bird in Canada

After photographing one of the largest birds, it’s time for this smallest bird to shine and have […]

Pramod Ramamoorthy posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Calliope Hummingbird - Smallest Bird in […]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:39:05 +0530

Calliope Hummingbird – Smallest Bird in Canada

After photographing one of the largest birds, it’s time for this smallest bird to shine and have its moment in the spotlight.

I have always wanted to see hummingbirds and thought I must travel to South America to find them. I was delighted to learn that some species of these magical birds can be found…