Thanks! (pic)

[dockothebay]

I just wanted to thank all of you regular contributors to this & the birding forum. I discovered the forums just before the holidays (although my son has been a contributor to some of the fishing/hunting threads). I'm just really getting back into photography and am a birding newbie - your comments, suggestions and advise have been great - I've learned a lot already and I know I'll continue to watch these threads. And thanks so much for sharing your work - it is amazing!

My favorite subjects continue to be our grandkids, but I've been taking enough shots loons and hummingbirds that I've started to get a few pictures that are pretty good - if nothing else I'm increasing my "dumb luck" ratio Thanks again - I look forward to seeing and learning more!

[MN Shutterbug]

Very nice picture, for your first post, Jackie. Loons are one of my favorite birds. It must have been a very bright day, when you took this shot, considering the ISO, shutter speed and aperture combination. Please continue shooting and posting.

[Steve Foss]

Jackie, thanks so much for joining up. Great to have you here.

Great first post, too. I'm a sucker for loons, and you captured a sweet moment. Keep 'em coming. And not just wildlife/bird shots, either. The photo sharing board has a lot of those types of photographers here, but post pics of you favorite grandkid subjects and picnics and family reunion and hunting/fishing stuff. It's ALL good.

[Dbl]

Welcome Jackie, that is a nice photo for your first post. Hope to see more sharing of your work.

[WifeKidsandDog]

Beautiful shot and well done getting detail in the brown and green, too. Tricky exposure.

[mmeyer]

Welcome,

I look forward to seeing more of your photos. That shot is a great start.

Thanks for sharing!

[Deitz Dittrich]

thanks for the pict.. a great one at that!

[finnbay]

Welcome aboard and great first shot!

[Jim Almquist]

Very nice shot of one of my favorite birds. I can't wait to hear them again. Thank for sharing your shot with us.

[dockothebay]

...and thank you all for the kind words - I have generally been using the "Program/Auto Exposure" setting on my Rebel XT - I'm experimenting more with manual settings these days, trying to learn it all.

The loon picture was taken while we were out on a pontoon cruise one evening. S/he was putting on a bit of a show to distract us so I assume there was a nest nearby. I too am looking forward to their return!

[Moose]

Very nice Loon Pic. Welcome to the Forum these are some of the best people I have ran across. They will give you any information you are willing to ask for from Portriats to Chickadees. Welcome again