Elizabeth Wallace
October 2026 - Mad Emu
About the Image(s)
I brought my camera to a wildlife preserve in Australia. An emu was in a low fenced in area… and I probably took the shot at 100mm As I was taking the photo the emu came closer and just after I pressed the shutter release it pecked. I screamed and a couple down the way got a real kick out of this..
Olympus OM-1. Post Processing in Lightroom: Post-Crop Vignetting
5 comments posted
Kia Ora Elizabeth. What a cool story - and a fabulous image! You've got great detail in the eyes and beak - and that expression is priceless. The vignette really brings out the story. Posted: 10/03/2026 00:57:30
Your focus is so good in the "in your face" portrait of the Emu. I love, love, love the blurred background and its colors. Your centered composition works well. You caught the moment wonderfully. I would suggest opening the shadows for his open beak and brightening his eyes. Posted: 10/03/2026 14:39:36
Donna Becker
Welcome to the group. I'm a newcomer as well and live in AZ as well.
This photo made me laugh out loud. Then I read your explanation and laughed again! Great bokeh and the lighting/focus on the beak really accentuate what is important (funny) about the photo. Nice job.
Posted: 10/03/2026 15:17:40
This photo made me laugh out loud. Then I read your explanation and laughed again! Great bokeh and the lighting/focus on the beak really accentuate what is important (funny) about the photo. Nice job.
Posted: 10/03/2026 15:17:40
Wow, great capture. it really looks like he want to peck you eyes out. The soft background really makes the image and keeps the viewer centered on the bird. Well done. Posted: 10/19/2026 20:10:35
Keith Underwood
Capturing animal behaviors can be challenging. You did a great job with this one. The vignetting reinforces the mood. Posted: 10/20/2026 14:12:52