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  1. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Upgrading from Bridge Camera to M43

    That looks much better. I will keep taking photos and practicing my PP. I'll try different software as well. Thanks for showing me the possibilities.
  2. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Upgrading from Bridge Camera to M43

    Yup, I'd be happy with results like that 👍
  3. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Upgrading from Bridge Camera to M43

    Hi, Niels, I shot in RAW. I use Darktable and GIMP for processing. I have attached the RAW file if you (or anyone) wants to take a crack at it.
  4. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Upgrading from Bridge Camera to M43

    I have now owned my Olympus E-M1 ii and Zuiko 100-400 lens for a few days, been shooting with it every chance I had. Some observations: Image Quality - My first session with the camera produced a lot of meh results. I was second guessing my decision to spend the money to upgrade. Yesterday, I...
  5. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'Double-banded Courser'

    Really nice light.
  6. Western Scrub Jay

    Western Scrub Jay

    Scrub jay with acorn. I think this year is a good yield for acorns.
    • MelospizaMelodiaFan
    • Media item
    • western scrub jay aphelocoma californica
    • Comments: 3
    • Category: North America
  7. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Your Most Recent "Life" Bird

    Downy woodpecker. It is fairly small, so I barely noticed it hugging a willow branch at my local creek in Sonoma County, CA. I got a raw photo and deleted it before I was able to process it 😞. Hopefully I will see one again.
  8. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'FH3I2238.jpg'

    Did you use a hide to get this shot? It seems you were nice and close to this bird.
  9. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Lakes in San Francisco Bay, about two weeks ago.

    I think you're right! Goes to show I shouldn't be 100% sure about anything.
  10. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Lakes in San Francisco Bay, about two weeks ago.

    #1 is a sparrow's behind #2 Song sparrow, 60% certainty #3 No clue #4 Female shovler 100% certain #5 Lesser yellowlegs, 80% certain (no barring on flanks, short neck)
  11. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    White crowned sparrow? Hybrid? Sonoma County, CA

    Thank you. I agree, it looks like a white crown other than the lack of eye stripe (or just a hint of one). The immature golden crown seems to have more "messy" or mottled feathers on its crown, this one looks very "clean."
  12. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    White crowned sparrow? Hybrid? Sonoma County, CA

    What is GISS? Thanks.
  13. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'Come winter ...'

    Lovely double capture!
  14. Western Scrub Jay

    Western Scrub Jay

    Same bird, new camera. I was able to get very close to this jay, allowing me to capture nice details in its feathers. This was shot at 328mm from a seated position.
    • MelospizaMelodiaFan
    • Media item
    • western scrub jay aphelocoma californica
    • Comments: 7
    • Category: North America
  15. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'Ring-necked Dove'

    My bad, thanks for correcting.
  16. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'Ring-necked Dove'

    We have these in the bay area now. I see them in the north bay instead of mourning doves.
  17. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    White crowned sparrow? Hybrid? Sonoma County, CA

    Not from another angle .. the bird was close just for a few seconds
  18. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'Farewell visit'

    Great photo, I hope you see your friend again.
  19. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'Buff Breasted Sandpiper'

    Really lovely. The birds themselves are a spectacle; we just have to capture it. You did just that.
  20. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Comment by 'MelospizaMelodiaFan' in media 'Ruby-throated Hummingbird'

    Excellent work, sir 😎
  21. Black Phoebe

    Black Phoebe

    My local black phoebe. Kind of a lucky shot as I just panic panned as the bird took off; somehow centered it so the AF could do its job. I shot this at 300mm to see if the image would sharpen up; it did.
    • MelospizaMelodiaFan
    • Media item
    • black phoebe sayornis nigricans
    • Comments: 4
    • Category: North America
  22. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    White crowned sparrow? Hybrid? Sonoma County, CA

    This looks like an immature white crowned sparrow, but the lack of an eye stripe hinders me from making a positive ID. Is this a hybrid with a golden crowned sparrow? Or something else completely?
  23. Oak Titmouse

    Oak Titmouse

    This little titmouse is a lifer for me :)
    • MelospizaMelodiaFan
    • Media item
    • baeolophus inornatus
    • Comments: 2
    • Category: North America
  24. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Rumored Panasonic Lumix G9 ii with Phase Detect AF

    Well, I just went from 12mp to 20mp. It sounds like a lot, but another way to look at it is I'm going from 4000x3000 to 5184x3888. I'm gaining ~1000 pixels at the edges, not as impressive sounding as almost double the megapixels. I suppose if you do a lot of cropping, I That is where it pays...
  25. MelospizaMelodiaFan

    Rumored Panasonic Lumix G9 ii with Phase Detect AF

    If you are a video shooter, mi vs mii is a significant difference. If you are missing shots due to AF, PD could be compelling. An extra 5mp, I dunno.
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