Wildlife Photography

[BecaHawaii]

Thank you! I love mine too, but I have a hard time getting crisp shots, very few are as good as I would like. Most of my pictures are the full 250mm of my lens, so that might be part of my problem. I might have to micro adjust my lenses. That and get a lens with a longer focal length.

What camera were you using before? I was always using a more automated series of Canon DSLR and this one definitely threw me for a few loops. A longer lens will help a lot. I've had fun learning and have signed up on SkillShare to take classes as it's much cheaper than anything else I've found.

 

[drstratton]

Thanks! We have 3 pet Mynahs. LOL, all rescues from nest destruction. They are hilarious! I'm surprised mine don't say inappropriate things. They never stop talking that's for sure.

That's awesome!

 

[drstratton]

What camera were you using before? I was always using a more automated series of Canon DSLR and this one definitely threw me for a few loops. A longer lens will help a lot. I've had fun learning and have signed up on SkillShare to take classes as it's much cheaper than anything else I've found.

I used to shoot 35mm, that was extremely frustrating. Then tried a Canon sure shot, that didn't do it either. So, I've been using my cellphone, better than the sure shot, but still not good enough. I've wanted a DSLR since they came out over 30 years ago, but it wasn't until the Peacock adopted us and my husband saw how sad I was at not being able to get good pictures...he surprised me by telling me to pick out a DSLR for my birthday. I was going to get an older model less expensive model, then my oldest son told me to pick out a newer one & he would chip in. So, I picked one with the largest learning curve...lol! I bought Michael the Maven's 90D crash course & it has been amazing for a beginner like me, I also belong to his FB group for the 99D. I've also watched whatever I can find on YouTube about it. I will check out skillshare. What were you shooting before the 90D?

 

[alwaysthere4chickens]

Wild turkeys

 

[alwaysthere4chickens]

A Pronghorn Antelope from this spring.

 

[alwaysthere4chickens]

A Dove on an old Windmill

 

[alwaysthere4chickens]

After a whole year and a half of practicing photography I have really gotten better. It is amazing what practice can do.
This first one is from October 2020.

The next one is from this month of September.

 

[Nicrom]

Just took these the other day and then saw this thread! These pictures have been amazing to look through!

 

[drstratton]

After a whole year and a half of practicing photography I have really gotten better. It is amazing what practice can do.
This first one is from October 2020.
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The next one is from this month of September.
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It's amazing what practice can do for you! Great capture! What camera do you shoot with and what lens did you use here?

 

[drstratton]

A few favorites from the last couple of days!

Praying Mantis...found this guy in the lawn, then moved him to a safer location!