The Weekly Collegial Show Your Photos Starting 23 February 2026 Any Brand

This is the weekly Collegial Show Your Photos Any Brand thread where we invite you to show your own pictures. It is collegial in that it is a pleasant and friendly place among photographers to share.

I will begin this thread each Monday (Pacific Standard Time) to give each of you all the chance to share your weekend photos with us, for those that follow a regular work week schedule and choose to do it that way. But the pictures can be taken at any time with any camera, including your cell phone. It's open to all skill levels from beginners to advanced. The images posted can be anything from casual snaps to extraordinary. I'll be sure to comment to each of your photos, if you choose to share. Replies from others are encouraged also.

The intent of this thread to mainly to just show photos in a relaxed way and to generate replies or comments about them. Generally I'm not planning to critique any image unless asked. But I or we may ask things about a photo that may develop into a discussion, always being friendly and helpful. It has been a request that I mention this and from what I've learned from past experience: Can you ask a member first if they would mind you editing their photos?

Remember it's all about the enjoyment of taking pictures regardless of what we have. We can learn from each. Please share any tips or techniques too. A narrative sometimes also helps. Thanks everyone for your participation.

Subject: Male Red-winged Blackbird

In mid-January I found another opportunity to take photos of a male Red-winged Blackbird. I hope you like these.

Photo No. 1

Model - Canon EOS 800D
ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 2000
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 552 mm
Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Photo No. 2

Model - Canon EOS 800D
ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 2000
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 552 mm
Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Photo No. 3

Model - Canon EOS 800D
ExposureTime - 1/1000 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 600 mm
Lens Model - TAMRON SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD A011

Subject: Going For A Walk

Seeing Photobygms going on his many walks or hikes, I decided to record one of my own walks.

Photo No. 1 - This area often is flooded during the winter. However, this winter we have had not abundant rain to cause that. You can see the flood line, which is marked by dark and lighter areas on the trees.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 200
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 24 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 2 - On this pond you can also see a thin layer of ice.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 125
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 50 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 3 - Again..... Notice the great blue heron straight ahead.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 160
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 50 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 4 - I saw a few people walking along....

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 320
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 44 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 5 - Again....

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 1000
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 45 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 6 - I crossed this bridge that sometimes gets flooded and filled with tree branches and logs.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 400
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 30 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 7 - I like this wooden area which is very close to homes. But it has been preserved to be very natural, other than the paths for people.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 2500
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 41 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 8 - Again....

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/160 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 3200
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 32 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 9 - I always have to be careful with these tree roots that could cause us to trip and fall.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 8
ISOSpeedRatings - 5000
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 28 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 10 - I crossed this bridge again. Sometimes people in canoes or kayaks will go under this bridge.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/200 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 800
ExposureBiasValue - -0.33
FocalLength - 32 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 11 - This area shows the affect of flooding.

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/80 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 30 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Photo No. 12 - And one more....

Model - Canon EOS R8
ExposureTime - 1/80 seconds
FNumber - 9
ISOSpeedRatings - 1250
ExposureBiasValue - 0
FocalLength - 35 mm
Lens Model - RF24-50mm F4.5-6.3 IS STM

Some nice shots again @Digirame.
That yellow and red on the wings does stand out, otherwise it would just be a "boring" blackbird😂
Nice area for some hiking, Go out more being outside in nature is nice and good 😉

And usual we do like to go out for a hike. This time we visited the Boswachterij Gieten-Borger near the boomkroonpad and mixed a few trails into one nice hike did use the hiking nodes guide again
It was a day with clouds and even a very small glimpse of the sun.

Photobygms,

Thanks. Yes, the red on the wings does make it much better, especially when there's some sun. I don't walk near as long as you do, but it is nice to get outdoors. Right now, it's raining again. But we need the moisture, as our summers are typically dry.

Photobygms,

Your photos show us a land that is wild and free. It feels so liberating. I like seeing the tall trees, open spaces and wetlands.

David,

Yeah, I've seen that previously where a tree is affected by snow that way, and how the tree is able to recover fully. Somehow it is able to straighten itself up.