Unfortunately, not as much as the males for the Red-winged Blackbird.

Took me some time to find her specie as there is such a difference between the specimen sexes.

Picture taken at the Ecomuseum.

Texture: Rubyblossom

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

Lately I have discovered 3 image processing techniques: the “Textures-Vintage”, “Grunge” and “Hand tint”.

In order to become more efficient with these styles, I started looking for a concept allowing me to work on a series of images.

I have produced an image of an owl 2 weeks ago and received positive feedback. So, here is the concept: extract the animals from their cage or pen.

The week-end last, I went back to the Ecomuseum and took several images of the animals.

Producing an image like the present one, requires a lot work, at least 4 hours of “post production”.

I discovered a passion for the digital pen and tablet and now have a nice photo series in the making.

Texture: Joe Sistah

Camera: Nikon D90

François Meehan

The Ecomuseum is a wonderful place to take images of wild animals.

One problem; there are some many beautiful images taken from that spot, it is hard to be original, so even if I go there often, it is close to home, I don’t published much photos.

Now that I am learning more and more about Pixelmator, texture and the Wacom digital tablet, the door is open for different interpretations.

Camera Nikon D90

François Meehan

The Robins are back…

Texture and Mask from Anna Lenabem

Camera Nikon D90

François Meehan

A group of Whimbrel

Vacations souvenir, a group of Whimbrel (french:Courlis corlieu – Numenius phaeopus), these birds are really hard to approach. We met them on the beaches of Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer.

On that day, thanks to a thick fog and lots of patience, I was able to get relatively close to them.

Thanks a million for your visits and comments.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/2500
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO: 400
Focal length : 300 mm (450 in DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 5, SilverEfex pro

Yesterday we had a photo outing at Montreal botanical garden with a couple of Flicker friends. Felt so good to talk about photography with people sharing the same passion.

A million thanks to Sarah-Vie for the organization.

During the afternoon we came across a nice cormorant that was feeding on small fishes on a pound. A very particular bird.

As we approach the creature, we soon realize it was not “camera shy” and seem to enjoy the experience.

A bit after the session with the bird was over, I realized that I crawled on birds dropping…

No pain, no gain…

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/100
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO: 400
Focal length : LensBaby composer 50 mm (75 en DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 5, SilverEfex pro

François Meehan

Tonight she will sign “MacDonald Blues”

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/2000
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO: 400
Focal length : 50 mm (75 in DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 5, SilverEfex pro

François Meehan

The vacations are soooooo nice.

Today a little bit of rain, good, I can take some time to write this post.

In addition to cycling, we are taking a lot of walks along the sea shore. It is full of life.

Here is a juvenile Killdeer, then again I may be wrong… I am not an expert…

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/800
Aperture : f/5.6
ISO: 400
Focal length : 300 mm (450 en DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 4, ColorEfex pro

François Meehan

There is a bird of prey on the Horizon that caught the eye of Rubis.

Easier to see if you enlarge the image by clicking on it.

Picture taken during a pleasant evening walk, fields of Notre-Dame-de-l’Ile-Perrot.

Did I ever tell you how much I love the 50mm lens? I know, I know, I repeat myself. Seriously what a lens.

Nikon D90
Exposure : 1/1600
Aperture : f/4
ISO: 400
Focal length : 50 mm (75 en DX)
Aperture, Topaz Denoise 4, ColorEfex pro

François Meehan