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Pretty happy with this AV albeit maybe a little long. More of a informative presentation supported by images for people interested in bird photography.All images are mine and captured locally in my area. AI used to assist with text and voice generation. The Northern Rivers region of New South Wales is one of Australia’s most biodiverse areas, renowned for its lush landscapes and rich ecosystems. This region is a haven for birdwatching and photography alike. Capturing vibrant images of native birds in this area requires more than just technical knowledge—it’s about understanding the birds and their environment. Ciao Mark

I captured this timelapse with a device that went flat and could not complete the timelpase video. I tried to use the images (about 750 over a 30 minute period) and to make an AV with PTE but struggled with the small time between each frame. In the end I used Adobe PS for the actual AV but added the black end image and music in PTE. Is there a way of creating this solely in PTE with around 25 to 30 fps? Thanks Mark

Nice work Barry, very well crafted. Not sure I have the patience and focus so appreciate all the knowledge and experience.

Shot on the same day as the previous AV, a series of 4 images of the same bird in flight and made into a panorama. Ciao Mark

Thanks Alex. Unfortunately that is not possible with my level of skills and equipment. This was taken with 200 - 600 mm lens and 2x extender. The birds flight is random and unpredictable. The intial images were taken at the 600 mm end and the later ones at the 200 mm end. I do use a monopod but a tripod would be to restrictive and not effective due to the random flight path of the bird. Happy that I got so many shots in sequence and sharp thanks to the camera technology which is really hard to do. Cheers Mark

While out bird watching the other day, I managed to capture a series of images of the Greater Crested Tern coming in to land. The images are the Jpeg straight out of the camera and little editing.

Thanks for this info. May come in handy after I visit Europe in late April for 6 weeks. Cheers Mark

What initially started as an encouragment for other members to create a n AV using a "Theme/Topic" has evolved. Some weeks we visit multiple place and I am sure the place names would mean nothing to most other people outside the area. I was looking to create a Style?Template that I could use for all members as I have volunteered to make one similar for each. On saying that I could pick a month when all 8 members where there and ask for some images from each person to give adifferent perspective. We are all experienced photographers and seldom have the same images in any case. Thanks for commenting. Mark

Hello No we have been doing is since COVID 19 and the lockdowns. What statrted as 2 of us who lived close together, soon expanded to a larger group. Over the time some have gone and others have come and our present group of 8 has been stable for almost a year. We are all members of the local camera club I started back in 2010 so we have plans to continue in 2025. It is a very social group of photographers who look forward to the outing each week. With Christmas on a Wednesday and New Year the following week on a Wednesday, some members have had to increase their medication as we are not meeting for 3 weeks. Thanks for commenting. Mark

For a year, every Wednesday, a group of eight friends - set off into the breathtaking landscapes of the Northern Rivers region in New South Wales Australia. Their cameras in hand or slung over their back and adventure in their hearts. Each of them had a distinct style, but it was their shared love for the unassuming beauty of the world around them was what bound them together. They were not just a group of wanderers, but more than that, they were explorers of the mundane, artists with a shared curiosity for the overlooked beauty of their local area. It wasn’t about the perfect shot or specifically the latest trend; it was about the joy of discovering what others might walk past without noticing. The joy of locating new places or revisiting old places looking for that unique shot. Each week, they met at a different spot – weather permitting. Sometimes it was by the Richmond River, where the water in the river flowed into the ocean or one of the nearby Ballina beaches. Other times, they wandered through ancient rainforests outside Lismore, where the green of the trees was so thick it felt like stepping into another world. They also ventured through the coastal hills of Byron Bay, Iluka and the country charm of Grafton, the rocky outcrops and rolling fields creating the perfect contrast of nature’s chaos and calm. One of their favourite places was the beaches, on the outskirts of Ballina. There was an unspoken rhythm to their wanderings. They didn’t rush, didn’t have a schedule. The day unfolded slowly, one frame at a time. Once on site, the group would wander in different directions, checking in with one another for the famed morning cuppa, sometimes showing a photo, they were proud of, sometimes solving the problems of the world or laughing at something ridiculous. Often the discussion was about a bird caught on the edge of a frame or a picture-perfect moment ruined by one of the wanderer’s in the image. Occasionally, after the famed cuppa, they’d gather for lunch at a pie or fish shop, for a well-earned and hearty lunch. They’d swap stories, discuss new techniques they’d tried, or share the odd frustrations of a shot that didn’t quite come out as planned. They all saw the world through a unique lens and camera. All were digital aficionados, on the lookout for dramatic contrasts and bold, vivid colours, or soft pastels hues plus the odd stick here and there. Here is one of my images from each Wednesday Wander I attended in 2024. Cheers Mark

Thanks Alex, not sure how I can use this but have downloaded it just in case. Each week I go out with 6 or 7 other photographrs for a wander on a Wednesday. It may be good for this but I probably want to show more of the images. I will look at it and see what I can do. I appreciate you taking the time to make this and share it. Thanks again. Mark

Thanks, I just aimed for 1 good image and ended up with enough to make a small AV. THe second time this frog has been very co-operative.

Frogs generally don't croak when a light is on them. Thanks to a technique shared by Craig Mayne in another photograhic group, I was able to capture this series of 68 images last night. To croak, a frog inflates its lungs, closes its mouth and nostrils, and forces air through its larynx and into its vocal sac. The air then passes back and forth between the vocal sac and the lungs, causing the vocal cords to vibrate and produce sound. This side on view endeavours to show this process. I recorded the sound of the frog calling on the mobile but flash and sound are not sync'd. With some editing it could be improved but the sound does give some idea of the process. I am not sure that any more will happen with this so spending more time is probably not warranted. Camera set up on tripod - framed and focused, flash modelling light off, capture the 68 images with flash when frog starts croaking. Grateful to have this wildlife in my backyard and the very patient frog who assisted with this process over a few hours. Full frame Sony A7RV, Sony 90 mm Macro Lens, Godox Sony Flash plus pateince and practice. Cheers Mark

Clever, not sure that I have a use for it but very clever just the same.

Thanks Dennis, I did retry a Custom Export in Bridge to a separate folder with the same name but this did not work either from memory? I opened them in another browser application (Faststone) which showed them as flipped.