Nice Buck from my hike today

[TCimages]

nice shot. was that with the 100-400? if so, is it good for wildlife?

Thanks. Yes, it was with the 100-400. It's a wonderful lens, but it needs a lot of light. In low light situations like above, It takes a little practice and no fear of using high ISO to get nice shots.

 

[cavafis]

Beautiful deer. Nice shots, very sharp and nice autumn colors.

 

[TCimages]

I was disappointed with how they turned out.
And the funny thing is, I didn't want to screw up the "photo-op", so I switched it to auto.
All of them came out looking like crap.. over exposed, out of focus.




After seeing yours, there's no way I'd post mine... in my own thread

Thanks man. Your shot is fine. It's a huge challenge to get a decent shot of a nice buck. I've sat for hours over the past couple months for this one. My first shot of him several weeks ago was a complete mess. Determination pays off sometimes.

Here is an example of the challenges..Even when you finally get the opportunity, there is crap in the way. I could edit the sticks out, but damn they tend to always stop in the worst spots.

 

[AmberA100]

Very nice! :thumbup:

Amber

 

[TCimages]

thanks again everyone.

Here is another with a doe, I liked how she was OOF

 

[anuragbhateja]

Superb shots!!!

 

[tahmail]

Compare the size of a white tail to a mule deer. This one was standing outside my front door last week. Wish I had your background for him.

 

[TCimages]

he looks a little out of his element

 

[tahmail]

He's completely out of his element. They are more like pets (pests) here and not wild animals.

 

[TCimages]

very cool. Beautiful animal.

 

[memento]

Thanks man. Your shot is fine. It's a huge challenge to get a decent shot of a nice buck. I've sat for hours over the past couple months for this one. My first shot of him several weeks ago was a complete mess. Determination pays off sometimes.

Here is an example of the challenges..Even when you finally get the opportunity, there is crap in the way. I could edit the sticks out, but damn they tend to always stop in the worst spots.

It's neat to know that you actually went hunting for this guy.
As apposed to stumbling up on him, as in my case.
Shooting wildlife seems very challenging.. I like challenges.
How many times I've been in a tree stand, wishing I had a camera instead of a gun.
That is one of the reason's why I wound up getting a camera to begin with.
I used to hunt. But as it turns out, I just like to shoot,, not kill.
I used this theory to justify buying a camera(well that AND my two year old daughter).
But now that I have a camera, I'm beginning to realize what all is involved in photography.. a LOT!

 

[Mesoam]

saw a couple of his siblings this morning on the side of the road...they must have been sleeping

 

[TCimages]

It's neat to know that you actually went hunting for this guy.
As apposed to stumbling up on him, as in my case.
Shooting wildlife seems very challenging.. I like challenges.
How many times I've been in a tree stand, wishing I had a camera instead of a gun.
That is one of the reason's why I wound up getting a camera to begin with.
I used to hunt. But as it turns out, I just like to shoot,, not kill.
I used this theory to justify buying a camera(well that AND my two year old daughter).
But now that I have a camera, I'm beginning to realize what all is involved in photography.. a LOT!

That's the exact same reason I do what I do. I've loved hunting all my life and about 5 years ago I started carrying my camera with me. I quickly realized that its the challenge of hunting and seeing thw wildlife that excited me. Now I can do it year round and never take a life.

Once you have the right gear all that's left is practice practice practice.

 

[Heck]

Tc, Are you using a tri pod or mono pod on these shots or just hand held?

 

[Trenton Romulox]

I love deer, they are so delicious.

P.S. The white balance is a tiny bit to the blue side.


P.S.S. My boyfriend is an asshole. & We're screen sharing with Leopard, & you need it.

P.S.S.S. She's right, you need it. And I am an asshole. On a positive note, the composition is really good on the first one, and the second one is a timeless capture. The exposure is good as well, I would have liked to see a bit more contrast on the second shot though. Beyond the tiny nitpickings, those are brilliant shots, worthy of a nice nature magazine or something. Great work.

P.S.S.S.S. Jeremy nitpicks too much. Feel free to e-kick his ass.