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Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:12:12 +0530

below is the RAW file.

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Leopard Yoga:-

In the heart of Masai Mara National Reserve, a leopard embodies both grace and power, executing a breathtaking yoga leap on a […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Leopard Yoga:-In the heart of Masai Mara National Reserve, […]

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:08:48 +0530

Leopard Yoga:-

In the heart of Masai Mara National Reserve, a leopard embodies both grace and power, executing a breathtaking yoga leap on a muddy hump. The magnificent stretch of its body and the serene closure of its eyes paint a portrait of untamed elegance in the wild.

Device: Nikon Z 9

Lens: NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

Focal…

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: RhinoRoyalty:-In the pristine landscape of Masai […]

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:47:46 +0530

RhinoRoyalty:-
In the pristine landscape of Masai Mara National Reserve, a majestic rhino, adorned with a long horn, stands as a symbol of strength and resilience. The scene is bathed in the ethereal glow of a high-key image processing, accentuating the rhino’s noble presence against the canvas of nature’s serenity.

Device: Nikon Z 9
Lens: VR…

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Black & White photography: Guided by Giants: A Symphony of Strength and Unity in […]

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:44:56 +0530

Guided by Giants: A Symphony of Strength and Unity in the Elephant Kingdom

Embark on a journey through the heart of Masai Mara Safari, where the enchanting landscape is graced by a majestic gathering of elephants—parents guiding their young ones through the wilderness. A harmonious display of family bonds and wild elegance here.

Device: Nikon Z…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 07:20:08 +0530

Hi Archana, i tried tilting the subject but dont see much difference as its on uphill.

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Savannah Serenity:-

Amidst the rugged beauty of Masai Mara, a leopard commands attention as it sits atop a rocky hump. Its tail gracefully stretches, […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Savannah Serenity:-Amidst the rugged beauty of Masai Mara, […]

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 06:53:31 +0530

Savannah Serenity:-

Amidst the rugged beauty of Masai Mara, a leopard commands attention as it sits atop a rocky hump. Its tail gracefully stretches, a poised silhouette against the horizon, keen eyes scanning the land for potential prey. The untamed elegance of the wilderness captured in a single moment.

Device: Nikon Z 9

Lens: NIKKOR Z…

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: NatureHarmony:-As the sun paints the Masai Mara sky […]

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:53:35 +0530

NatureHarmony:-

As the sun paints the Masai Mara sky with hues of dawn, the graceful silhouette of a giraffe unfolds. Its towering form is accentuated by the gentle sway of a waving tail, while birds find repose on this majestic creature. A tranquil sunrise symphony in the heart of the savannah.

Camera Info

Device: Nikon D850

Lens: VR…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 17:11:45 +0530

Thanks for the feedback..here is the updated image

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Masai Mara Magic:- In the timeless beauty of Masai Mara, a lion gracefully strides against the canvas of the rising sun, with the iconic sight of […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 06:19:15 +0530

Here is the monochrome rendition of the image. In my personal opinion, the version below is more visually appealing as the balanced tones, particularly in the subject’s skin, create a dominant and harmonious aesthetic. I’d appreciate your thoughts and ideas on this, and I’m open to further enhancements based on your insights

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Masai Mara Magic:- In the timeless beauty of Masai Mara, a lion gracefully strides against the canvas of the rising sun, with the iconic sight of […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Masai Mara Magic:- In the timeless beauty of Masai Mara, […]

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 05:42:22 +0530

Masai Mara Magic:- In the timeless beauty of Masai Mara, a lion gracefully strides against the canvas of the rising sun, with the iconic sight of hot air balloons drifting across the horizon—a common yet extraordinary scene that paints the morning skies of this majestic wilderness.

Image Quality: Lossless Compressed RAW (14-bit)

Device: Nikon Z…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:29:23 +0530

Appreciate your valuable suggestion, Sudhir Sir. I captured this photo about six months ago while still grappling with the Nikon Z9 settings. Following the Masai Mara workshop, my photography skills have seen improvement. I’ll be sharing the photos soon in our groups and eagerly await your honest feedback.

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Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery
Witnessing nature’s ballet at Wharf Park, New Jersey(USA), as an osprey showcases its remarkable fishing […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 07:02:21 +0530

ok sure,here is the screenshot

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Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery
Witnessing nature’s ballet at Wharf Park, New Jersey(USA), as an osprey showcases its remarkable fishing […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 06:56:03 +0530

Hi Sudhir Sir, Here is the raw file
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Ocdagqi8KRr33RbEEVTBExc96o_EfsmO/view?usp=sharing

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Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery
Witnessing nature’s ballet at Wharf Park, New Jersey(USA), as an osprey showcases its remarkable fishing […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 10 Dec 2023 04:42:21 +0530

Thanks Ramesh for the inputs..i tried couple of changes and uploaded here.due to image count restrictions(1photo/day),.i will upload the raw file tomorrow.reason for tight composition is that , there is a dock in the background and my intention was to capture the osprey at the low angle with winning action(fish),

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Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery
Witnessing nature’s ballet at Wharf Park, New Jersey(USA), as an osprey showcases its remarkable fishing […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery Witnessing […]

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 05:22:46 +0530

Unleashing the Wild: Osprey Mastery
Witnessing nature’s ballet at Wharf Park, New Jersey(USA), as an osprey showcases its remarkable fishing skills. Discovered through a serendipitous encounter with a fellow nature enthusiast, this hidden gem is a back water area where the beauty of wildlife thrives undisturbed.

Camera Settings:-
Nikon Z9

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 03:45:25 +0530

Hi Prashant, Nice attempt but couple of things to be taken care to make it even better picture.
1.Distracting Lamp Post
2.Lamp Post is larger compared to subject(bird) , which dominates as a whole.
3.Compostion wise, placement of subject is good but the subject looks opposite way.
4.Could better enhance the image in postprocessing.

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This kingfisher was sitting on garden light during my morning walk at around 7 o’clock

Camera CANON 90 D with Canon70-300 lens at 256 mm […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Landscape Photography: Chasing Golden Horizons:-A breathtaking journey […]

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 01:20:35 +0530

Chasing Golden Horizons:-
A breathtaking journey through Masai Mara with Sudhir Sir included an unforgettable air balloon safari. The adventure commenced at 4 am, allowing us to seize the enchanting golden hours at eye level from the balloon itself. Before embarking on this extraordinary ride, my attention was captivated by a solitary tree…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 16:35:11 +0530

Hello, sir. Appreciate the thorough analysis. I’ve made adjustments to the image, such as removing distracting foreground grass by using generative AI to blur it out. Additionally, I applied a radial gradient to the left side of the lion’s face and enhanced the right-side eye.

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MasaiMaraRoyalty: –
Embracing the golden embrace of the Masai Mara sunrise, the mighty male lion of the Rongoi pride strolls through the savannah […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: MasaiMaraRoyalty: -Embracing the golden embrace of the […]

Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:44:15 +0530

MasaiMaraRoyalty: –
Embracing the golden embrace of the Masai Mara sunrise, the mighty male lion of the Rongoi pride strolls through the savannah with a majestic gait. Witness the untamed elegance and regal presence as he commands the morning’s golden hour.

Camera Spec:
Nikon Z9
Nikon Z70-200mm f2.8
White Balance 10k
Shot at 200mm – ISO 100, 1/1250S…

Ramesh Seelam started the discussion Supermoon Photography ideas in the forum General Chit Chat

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:24:40 +0530

Supermoon Photography ideas

Hi,

Anyone tried the bloodmoon/Red moon photography and if so suggests some ideas here.
1.basically looking for moon rising over buildings
2.Timelapse ideas
3.any specific settings other than normal moon photography
4.is it only telephoto like 600mm that matters or wide angle lens to capture the entire buildings/skyscrappers in the foreground. if…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 02:00:02 +0530

Thanks Pramod for the suggestion. Here is what i quickly changed it.but i need to try low key/highkey photography next time at the shooting spot. thanks for the tips again,

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During a pleasant weekend, I paid a visit to Edwin Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey, USA. My purpose was to photograph seabirds […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: During a pleasant weekend, I paid a visit to Edwin […]

Fri, 02 Jun 2023 04:45:51 +0530

During a pleasant weekend, I paid a visit to Edwin Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in New Jersey, USA. My purpose was to photograph seabirds and various species such as egrets, black-crowned night herons, glossy ibises, and ospreys. I had the opportunity to witness a remarkable sight as a great egret skillfully caught crustaceans with…

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: "Yellow-crowned Night Heron"..During a long weekend in […]

Mon, 29 May 2023 04:39:05 +0530

“Yellow-crowned Night Heron”..During a long weekend in the US, I made plans to photograph birds in Ocean City, New Jersey, which was about a two-hour drive from my location. With no specific expectations in mind, I was fortunate enough to come across nesting colonies of Egrets, rookeries of Herons, and beautiful marshlands. It was an…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:42:21 +0530

Thanks Archana

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Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition to South Florida, I embarked on a captivating boat tour that took me through the […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 May 2023 14:31:29 +0530

Hi, the subject looks sharp..but dark blue background doesn’t look appealing image. please try changing it in lightroom and make sure to blend it at the edges.

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Changeable Hawk Eagle

Early in April 2023 we were on a birding trip to Sattal when we decided to do one safari in Corbett.

Not expecting much from a […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 May 2023 00:58:42 +0530

Thanks Basit. right side of the image is bit odd but nice try as you have removed the distracting line.

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Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition to South Florida, I embarked on a captivating boat tour that took me through the […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Mon, 22 May 2023 00:56:02 +0530

Thanks Archana, that’s way better than my original picture. share the steps or any videos links on how to remove it PS.

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Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition to South Florida, I embarked on a captivating boat tour that took me through the […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 21 May 2023 16:52:02 +0530

Ya, thanks Basit. Let me know if you need the raw file?

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Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition to South Florida, I embarked on a captivating boat tour that took me through the […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 21 May 2023 16:08:35 +0530

ya , i totally agree with the tight composition.but here is the reason for making it close to the edge..there is a blue bar at the top which i couldn’t able to remove it with Healing Tool in lightroom CC. Let me know if there is a better way to take out the distracting blue bar in this picture.

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Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition to South Florida, I embarked on a captivating boat tour that took me through the […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Sun, 21 May 2023 05:20:53 +0530

Sure Sarvan.

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Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition to South Florida, I embarked on a captivating boat tour that took me through the […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition […]

Sat, 20 May 2023 23:28:52 +0530

Life in NoWhere..During my enriching 5-day expedition to South Florida, I embarked on a captivating boat tour that took me through the breathtaking 10,000 Islands. The expertise of my guide was truly remarkable as they shared a wealth of knowledge about the islands and the diverse bird species inhabiting them. I consider myself extremely…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 May 2023 20:54:15 +0530

@Curious_Creature ..Here is the updated image and it comes out well than i expected.thanks again

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“A lonely calm Wood Pelican”..This picture is part of my 5day trip to Everglades national park,Florida(USA) and happen to visit Tenthousand […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Thu, 18 May 2023 20:36:40 +0530

Remove white spots on the pole using spot removal in Lightroom, otherwise the image is tack sharp.

In reply to - sarvan dhadhich posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds This photo is of beautiful Redstart bird shot at Bharatpur, while shooting green bee eater bird i saw this tiny beauty nearby so i adjusted […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Landscape Photography: Lake George Steamboat(Minne-Ha-Ha)...its a 1hour boat […]

Thu, 18 May 2023 06:57:17 +0530

Lake George Steamboat(Minne-Ha-Ha)…its a 1hour boat drive in upstate NewYork with authentic paddlewheel steamship where you forget the life on earth and just mesmerize the ride on waters, enjoying the beautiful views of the Adirondack Mountains.

Please provide your feedback.

Image Quality: Lossless Compressed RAW (14-bit)
Device: NIKON…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Tue, 16 May 2023 13:07:26 +0530

Thanks Gaurav

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“A lonely calm Wood Pelican”..This picture is part of my 5day trip to Everglades national park,Florida(USA) and happen to visit Tenthousand […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Tue, 16 May 2023 13:03:31 +0530

Thanks Archana

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“Relaxing Evening”..On a warm summer evening in the vibrant city of New York, lot of couples,familes embarking on a sunset cruise along […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Tue, 16 May 2023 08:22:02 +0530

Thanks Sarvan.😄

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“Relaxing Evening”..On a warm summer evening in the vibrant city of New York, lot of couples,familes embarking on a sunset cruise along […]

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Tue, 16 May 2023 08:17:25 +0530

nice picture, good if you remove the distracting branch (over the head) from background also.

In reply to - sarvan dhadhich posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds I love this photo ‘Grey Francolin/Teetar’ that i shot at Jhalana, because i have always saw them on running & living on ground, but i never […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Landscape Photography: "Relaxing Evening"..On a warm summer evening in […]

Tue, 16 May 2023 07:58:32 +0530

“Relaxing Evening”..On a warm summer evening in the vibrant city of New York, lot of couples,familes embarking on a sunset cruise along the breathtaking skyline. The boat, adorned with twinkling lights, gently glided through the calm waters of the Hudson River, as the golden hues of the setting sun painted the sky..which caught my…

Ramesh Seelam posted a new activity comment

Tue, 16 May 2023 00:00:13 +0530

sure, i will crop it and see how it comes in lightroom.

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“A lonely calm Wood Pelican”..This picture is part of my 5day trip to Everglades national park,Florida(USA) and happen to visit Tenthousand […]

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: "A lonely calm Wood Pelican"..This picture is part of […]

Mon, 15 May 2023 02:18:02 +0530

“A lonely calm Wood Pelican”..This picture is part of my 5day trip to Everglades national park,Florida(USA) and happen to visit Tenthousand islands. Its soo calm and stay on the wood for hours and it looks for an opportunity to catch the fish.

Please provide your inputs and feedback if possible.

Image Size: L (8256 x 5504), FX
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Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Black & White photography: With Super telephoto lenses like 600mm with 1.4TC, i […]

Sat, 13 May 2023 00:57:14 +0530

With Super telephoto lenses like 600mm with 1.4TC, i didn’t believe i can take a picture of moon which is almost 360,000 kilometers and this much clear. “Live by the sun and love by the moon” is true here.

Here are my settings for Moon Photography. please do comment and feedback on this.

Image Size: L (8256 x 5504), FX
Date Shot:…

Ramesh Seelam posted an update in the group Wildlife and Birds: Iam currently based out of US and passionate about […]

Sat, 06 May 2023 04:04:11 +0530

Iam currently based out of US and passionate about Wildlife Photography whenever i get free time.