Snowday Animals

[DGMPhotography]

We had a bit of a snowday here in central Virginia, and so I took some photos of the animals around my house. I still, for the life of me, can't figure out how you people fill the frame with your animals. I'm at 600mm and still have to crop a bunch, and in less than optimal lighting situations, the results are very subpar (as you'll see from the bird photos here). I like how the squirrel shots turned out though. I believe she is nursing?

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[Jeff15]

Nice set............

 

[Jeff G]

1 and 5 are my favorites.

 

[birdbonkers84]

Last one's a cracker, really does suit s the long portrait crop.

Just practice, work on your fieldcraft. Wear clothing that breaks up your silhouette. Never look at the creature straight in the eyes as that will scare them, and don't walk in a straight line as you approach, more like a zig zag and stay low.

You could also bring some seed and nuts to feed them through the winter.

 

[DGMPhotography]

Last one's a cracker, really does suit s the long portrait crop.

Just practice, work on your fieldcraft. Wear clothing that breaks up your silhouette. Never look at the creature straight in the eyes as that will scare them, and don't walk in a straight line as you approach, more like a zig zag and stay low.

You could also bring some seed and nuts to feed them through the winter.

Good tips! What kind of clothing would you recommend?

And what do you mean by that one being a "cracker" ?

 

[birdbonkers84]

Last one's a cracker, really does suit s the long portrait crop.

Just practice, work on your fieldcraft. Wear clothing that breaks up your silhouette. Never look at the creature straight in the eyes as that will scare them, and don't walk in a straight line as you approach, more like a zig zag and stay low.

You could also bring some seed and nuts to feed them through the winter.

Good tips! What kind of clothing would you recommend?

And what do you mean by that one being a "cracker" ?

If it’s snowing you could wear white or a mixture of white / camo all depends on your environment. Aim is to break up your silhouette so the bird or animal doesn’t poop itself when it sees you.

With regards to the last compliment, which is what it was. Over here in Scotland we use that word, basically means, good, brilliant, awesome take yer pick


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[DGMPhotography]

Last one's a cracker, really does suit s the long portrait crop.

Just practice, work on your fieldcraft. Wear clothing that breaks up your silhouette. Never look at the creature straight in the eyes as that will scare them, and don't walk in a straight line as you approach, more like a zig zag and stay low.

You could also bring some seed and nuts to feed them through the winter.

Good tips! What kind of clothing would you recommend?

And what do you mean by that one being a "cracker" ?

If it’s snowing you could wear white or a mixture of white / camo all depends on your environment. Aim is to break up your silhouette so the bird or animal doesn’t poop itself when it sees you.

With regards to the last compliment, which is what it was. Over here in Scotland we use that word, basically means, good, brilliant, awesome take yer pick


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Cool, I didn't know that! Thanks for that.

I'll work on my camouflage skills! I've always wondered just how effective it is.

 

[pixmedic]

Last one's a cracker, really does suit s the long portrait crop.

Just practice, work on your fieldcraft. Wear clothing that breaks up your silhouette. Never look at the creature straight in the eyes as that will scare them, and don't walk in a straight line as you approach, more like a zig zag and stay low.

You could also bring some seed and nuts to feed them through the winter.

Good tips! What kind of clothing would you recommend?

And what do you mean by that one being a "cracker" ?

he means its aces, mate.