Wildlife Thread [Archive] - Page 2 - Digital Camera Resource Page Forums

Geoff Chandler

04-01-2009, 11:09 PM

Thanks. Tammie 90mm macro on F8.
I'd rather a bigger DOF but I had it set shallow to disguise the ground (which is brick pavers).

Just shows you - that is quite a shallow DOF at F8 - that's macro for you.
I understand that the Tammie is best only up to F8 and gets less good thereafter - is that your experience??
Great image - the shallow DOF suits it well

MartynJC (UK)

04-02-2009, 02:09 AM

http://designmjc.com/d700/pelicans.jpg

Dread Pirate Roberts

04-02-2009, 04:17 AM

Evocative Martyn, clever framing too.

Geoff, I'm not really clever enough to give good advice on lenses. I really like it. I just go with what others recommend here mostly. The wasp shots everyone loved of mine were all F/16 and you can't fault them for sharpness even at 100%.

I don't know how others get good DOF at 1:1 macro, I can never seam to get enough DOF when making little stuff big. Don't know if I'm missing a trick.

Dread Pirate Roberts

04-03-2009, 04:44 AM

More zoo shots.

Not sure If I've got enough contrast on the lioness (shot through fencing).

Not sure if the mercat is bright enough (I may have gone too crazy with curves).

alihan1988

04-12-2009, 01:25 AM

Freemount/ca
http://i43.tinypic.com/22kpp3.jpg

Dread Pirate Roberts

04-12-2009, 04:02 AM

Nice.
I bet it was glad you shot it with a camera rather than the alternative.:)

Dread Pirate Roberts

04-18-2009, 02:34 AM

I wasn't going to take this shot but my daughter nagged me. Luckily she did, the rest of my shots that day sucked. Not enough light without a pod.:(

GabrielC

04-19-2009, 03:38 AM

Nice colors and very cute model and expression!

Last Friday we went in the forrest of Natural park Comana near Bucharest to shoot some birds. We find none so lazy to get captured, so we shot some
frogs instead. I present you Mrs. and Mr. Frog!

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Dread Pirate Roberts

04-19-2009, 05:37 AM

Nice capture. And good to see some real wildlife instead of my zoo shots all the time. Wish we had enough water for frogs.

GabrielC

04-19-2009, 06:08 AM

Nice capture. And good to see some real wildlife instead of my zoo shots all the time. Wish we had enough water for frogs.

Thank you ... I'd be happy to have a large well designed and kept zoo in or close to Bucharest. As you know, it IS difficult to shot wildlife in suburban areas, even if they are Natural parks with forrest. Of course, I am not speaking about frogs or squirrels ... :)

Dread Pirate Roberts

04-19-2009, 06:45 AM

I can shoot a wild Kangaroo, Koalla, seagull, pigeon, honey eater or Rosella any day. I simply could not find a frog to save my life, and there aren't any squirrels in Australia. Funny how whats common in one part of the world is a real treat for someone on the other side of the world to see. Thats one thing I like about this thread.

D70FAN

04-19-2009, 07:38 AM

Yeah. People are amazed at the Elk, Antilope, Coyotes, Javelina, and wild horses, here and we seem to take it for granted.

Don Kondra

04-20-2009, 05:35 PM

Cross posted..

Caught this little guy pausing to check for the dog before rummaging under the bird feeder.

50-200 + ec 14

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/donkondra/Springsquirrel.jpg

Cheers, Don

Dread Pirate Roberts

04-21-2009, 02:37 AM

Very nice. I'm really envious of those squirrels, they seam to show a real character in your photo's.

SreckoA4

04-21-2009, 02:52 AM

Nice sharp picture don kondra .

Anyway, I have noting against Olympus but this is the ugliest background blur I have ever seen... It is really anoying, ... It distracts a main subject too much...

Dread Pirate Roberts

04-21-2009, 05:08 AM

I guess shoot what you're presented with. A green lawn backdrop would be preferable but if the little fella won't stand on one.

You could try blurring the background in photoshop or the equivalent if you have the software. Mask the squirrel and paint a blur on the top portion of the background.

I still like it as is. Squirrels are much more photogenic than the possums we have that fill the same niche.

Don Kondra

04-21-2009, 08:43 AM

Thanks guys,

For some reason, the combination of the 50-200 and the ec 14 exhibits a goofy bokeh when the background consists of mainly thin, lightly colored intertwining lines... it could be photoshopped but it's not nearly as objectionable when printed ;)

This was shot at almost the same time and settings, a little less light in the shade but the background appears normal.

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/donkondra/Squirrelspringtree.jpg

Cheers, Don

Dread Pirate Roberts

05-02-2009, 09:34 PM

Wild Roo shot with my macro lens.

Elisha

05-05-2009, 08:13 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3654/3501913801_f26cc43005.jpg?v=0

SpecialK

05-13-2009, 09:00 PM

Encountered in Zion National Park.
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puritycontroller

05-19-2009, 02:08 PM

Good to know that I'm not the only squirrel nutter around here :)

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=134

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=129

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=127

All taken with canon powershot A620

Geoff Chandler

05-19-2009, 02:38 PM

Good to know that I'm not the only squirrel nutter around here :)

All taken with canon powershot A620
These are really lovely images - not just well photographed - but nice poses from our Squirrel friend too.:cool:

puritycontroller

05-19-2009, 03:33 PM

These are really lovely images - not just well photographed - but nice poses from our Squirrel friend too.:cool:

Thanks Geoff. It's taken me five years to get them to trust me, but now they will sit on my lap for a few hazelnuts. It's such a priviledge to get so close to a wild animal, and they are so funny to watch.:)

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=138

Geoff Chandler

05-19-2009, 03:52 PM

Well if there were a green smiley available I would use it here!!
I am so envious!!
That is so cool though, to get them to trust you - you must be
very calm and gentle with them
whereabouts are you?

puritycontroller

05-19-2009, 04:36 PM

That is so cool though, to get them to trust you - you must be
very calm and gentle with them
whereabouts are you?

I'm on the Isle of Wight. It just takes patience. Sometimes I can wait for hours and see nothing. Squirrels are like cats - they please themsleves.:)

puritycontroller

05-21-2009, 11:36 AM

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=131

Phill D

05-21-2009, 12:31 PM

puritycontroller

05-21-2009, 02:51 PM

Hi Fiona I cant see any squirrel shots - from Geoff's comments it sounds like I'm missing out. Maybe it's my pc can you post them again. We will be holidaying on the IoW this year haven't been there since I was about 11, a very long time ago! Where is the best place to go on the island to see the red squirrels?

Hi Phill - sorry, I was fiddling with my user settings - can you see my photos in this thread now? Or try my my album:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/album.php?albumid=30

There are red squirrels all over the Island, especially in the grounds of Osborne House. Seeing one up close is a bit hit and miss, - sometimes I can wait for 3 hours and see nothing. :(

Try tempting them with hazelnuts or pine nuts, and if they get close enough to sniff them out, they will probably come back for more :)
They tend to have a pattern of burying 5 or 6 nuts, then they will stop to eat one (usually with their back to you!). They will also sneak up behind you for food, and are incapable of doing anything in a straight line!

Good luck - I hope you see some when you are down here!

puritycontroller

05-21-2009, 03:06 PM

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=142

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=141

puritycontroller

05-21-2009, 03:17 PM

Taken Sept '08, Canon powershot A620
A bank vole who appeared from underneath a pile of wood - tempted by a few sunflower hearts. I called him 'Albert' :)

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=139

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=143

Geoff Chandler

05-21-2009, 03:55 PM

Fiona - the latest images are wonderfull - I really like 'Albert'
Also that side on sqizzle shot is amazing!!

LBGChris

05-21-2009, 08:54 PM

love the vole shots! very candid

Phill D

05-21-2009, 11:13 PM

Thanks Fiona yes I can see them now, they're excellent. Just been through your album too you've got a real talent for capturing the poses & they are all lovely and sharp. The vole in the hole shot is priceless. We are staying in Yarmouth but Osbourne House is on our must see list. I'm really looking forward to going to the IoW now, thanks for posting your shots.

puritycontroller

05-22-2009, 04:29 PM

We are staying in Yarmouth but Osbourne House is on our must see list. I'm really looking forward to going to the IoW now, thanks for posting your shots.

Just thought of some other places you might see red squirrels on the IOW:

Parkhurst Forest
The car park and adjacent picnic site is the start of the two themed trails, taking the walker along pleasant contrasting routes through the forest. The entrance can be found approximately 1 mile west from Newport on the A3054 towards Yarmouth. I think there is a squirrel hide here too.

Rylstone Gardens
Traditional cliff top gardens with a tea room near the old village Shanklin.

Alverstone Mead Nature Reserve
The ‘Trail of Discovery’ passes through the water meadows of the Eastern Yar and woodland. The circular walk takes 40 minutes. The walk passes a 2 storey bird hide overlooking the marshes and a pond. Red squirrels are normally seen here. The trail starts at a footpath 100m south of the river bridge in Alverstone Village.

Robin Hill Country Park - possibly a squirrel hide here, although I haven't visited for ages!

Good luck!:)

puritycontroller

05-22-2009, 04:58 PM

Took this one today - bit disappionting as I wasn't really close enough, and I'm still fiddling with settings on my new camera. Also this little vole took 2 hours to show up, and the exact moment when my batteries died, he jumped up on top of the log, played the bagpipes, did a riverdance, and then stole 2 large hazelnuts!

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=145

Dread Pirate Roberts

05-22-2009, 09:13 PM

Great set of images Purity. Admire your patience.:)

Phill D

05-23-2009, 12:38 AM

Fiona that brilliant thanks for the tips. We ought to start a photographic tips thread for holidays.

puritycontroller

05-23-2009, 07:14 AM

We ought to start a photographic tips thread for holidays.

:) Good idea! I need to investigate the fireworks gallery - always wanted to take a good shot of the Cowes Week display, so will be looking for tips there.
Just been out and about with the camera - this is probably the best shot from this morning:

http://www.dcresource.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=30&pictureid=146

Canon Powershot Sx1 IS (cropped image)

Some of the details - about which I am clueless, but trying to learn: ;)

ShutterSpeedValue - 1/125 seconds
ApertureValue - F 4.00
MaxApertureValue - F 4.00
MeteringMode - Multi-segment
Flash - Flash not fired, compulsory flash mode
FocalLength - 13.75 mm
ExposureMode - Auto
White Balance - Auto
DigitalZoomRatio - 1.00 x
SceneCaptureType - Standard
Macro mode - Macro
Quality - Superfine
Sequence mode - Continous
Focus mode - Single
Image size - Large
Easy shooting mode - Manual
Digital zoom - None
Contrast - Normal
Saturation - Normal
Sharpness - Normal
ISO Value - 400
Metering mode - Evaluative
Focus type - Close-Up
AF point selected - Manual AF point selection
Exposure mode - Program

kgosden

05-25-2009, 08:59 PM

Great shot Purity. Looks almost like one of those little garden statues.

Not really sure if this counts as wildlife, but I know they are not insects. I was on a hike today and tested out the LED illumination built into the Olympus 1030SW super macro mode. The image is a little noisy, but the LED gives pretty even lighting up close. He was about 2 inches long and 2 inches from the camera.

renegade

05-27-2009, 04:57 PM

I'm new here, just want to say "Hi" and add a photo to the thread.

LBGChris

05-28-2009, 10:38 AM

Congrats on your first post! Awesome shot that's a nice lookin buck. I wish I could see more of it

raven15

05-28-2009, 03:23 PM

That's a great buck. Where was it taken?

renegade

05-28-2009, 10:30 PM

Thanks for your comments. The photo was taken in SE Oregon, one of my favorite places to shoot. At times there are lots of mule deer in the area, even some unique ones like the attached pic.
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raven15

05-29-2009, 03:27 AM

Ah. I come from the northern parts of Nevada so thought it looked like that region. But I have never seen, or as far as I remember even heard of, a black deer. Those are both impressive shots. Care to share any tips :)? I'd like to practice wildlife when I get home this summer.

renegade

05-29-2009, 02:37 PM

We've been photographing that doe since she was born in 2004. Sadly her twin brother disappeared, to my knowledge no one has seen him since November of 2005. She is often hard to find in summer as she lives in a riparian area with a lot of brush and high grass but during fall and early winter she's very dependable and somewhat habituated to photographers due to her "celebrity" status as an extremely rare color phase.

Dread Pirate Roberts

06-02-2009, 06:40 AM

Nice Renegade. You don't have a signature (fyi user control panel). What were you shooting with?

renegade

06-02-2009, 05:05 PM

I normally use either a Nikon D70S or D300 although I've got several old Minolta film cameras I occasionally use. Those pics were taken with the D300 with 80-400 VR.
Thanks for the compliment,
Renegade

devin

06-08-2009, 08:34 PM

Here's a little robin that I tooks some pics of today. C&C welcome :)

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/djphonics/Art%20Photos/RobinBench.jpg

http://i69.photobucket.com/albums/i59/djphonics/Art%20Photos/RobinTree.jpg

kgosden

06-18-2009, 03:58 PM

Can't seem to get away from these car insurance salesmen here in Hawaii.

Dread Pirate Roberts

06-19-2009, 08:27 PM

Absolute corker. I like the colours changing shade across the leaf too.

ohmygoat

07-08-2009, 12:53 PM

Tule Elk
Grizzly Bay Wildlife Area
Suisun, CA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v175/OhMyGoat/tuleelk1.jpg

TheKoopaBros

07-15-2009, 08:02 PM

Cute little tree frog stopped by my Mom's pottery stand:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3724788763_5c739863ba.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekoopabros/3724788763/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2425/3724786057_7c21a23331.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekoopabros/3724786057/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3429/3725591720_4f5e6b6a03.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekoopabros/3725591720/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2602/3724779817_42c03b2e84.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekoopabros/3724779817/)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3725579276_4e8afd083f.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekoopabros/3725579276/)

iiaGavin

07-23-2009, 10:04 PM

Hairy Woodpecker

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3493/3749297149_47e88b395a_b.jpg

GabrielC

07-23-2009, 11:40 PM

Some snails from me - shot in Bulgaria this time. Nos. 1 and 3 ahot with Sigma 70-300 APo DG MACRO, others with Nikon 18-105VR.

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Dread Pirate Roberts

07-26-2009, 05:55 AM

More wild Roo's, in a vineyard this time.

raven15

07-29-2009, 03:04 PM

Mountain goats. E-620 with 70-300mm lens.

Dread Pirate Roberts

07-31-2009, 11:01 PM

Having a whale of a time.

Dread Pirate Roberts

08-08-2009, 11:26 PM

Crickey whales are boring photography topics

raven15

08-18-2009, 11:23 AM

More mountain goats.

nodpete

08-22-2009, 07:02 AM

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_B-NF8fdr-rU/Sd9mHWqhWvI/AAAAAAAABLI/Vw-F_rLR72A/s720/image_173.jpg

GabrielC

10-26-2009, 12:08 PM

Real wildlife ... can be fun sometimes!

Exclamation: OOPS- this is Canon stuff... better go get the nut !

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AdamW

10-26-2009, 02:19 PM

Gabriel, that's really cool!

Dread Pirate Roberts

10-27-2009, 04:07 AM

Like Adam said

builder24car

10-27-2009, 04:52 AM

That's a very cool shot Gabriel, I love it!

GabrielC

11-05-2009, 10:44 AM

Thank you guys!

Hal43

11-06-2009, 07:17 AM

It's starting to get a little chilly around here in the morning. When I looked out this morning I saw this fellow trying to get warmed up in the morning sun. Figured I would go out and get some pictures of him.

http://home.comcast.net/~hwarnock/IMG_0609s.jpg

I guess he wasn't sure about my intentions because he went back inside and watched me out the door for a while.

http://home.comcast.net/~hwarnock/IMG_0607s.jpg

When he got tired of watching me he went inside but he forgot to close the door.

http://home.comcast.net/~hwarnock/IMG_0610s.jpg

GabrielC

11-06-2009, 11:46 AM

All of them fun and with nice colors, but I find the second as being the best capture.

Phill D

11-06-2009, 01:39 PM

Yes no2 is a cheaky little pose nicely caught & lovely colours.

danwiz

11-06-2009, 06:03 PM

Here's some shots of a Japanese Serow (Capricornis crispus) (Kamoshika in Japanese).
http://danwiz.com/May2009/Apr11_Takamizu210_KamoshikaRC.jpg
and
http://danwiz.com/May2009/Apr11_Takamizu218_Kamoshika_BESTRC.jpg
and
http://danwiz.com/May2009/Apr11_Takamizu225_Kamoshika_BESTRC.jpg

You can look here to read more about the circumstances:
http://danwiz.com/May2009/MayPage2.php
(Row 8)

and you can also go to my home page and do a text search for Kamoshika and find more photos of this critter.

http://danwiz.com

Lloyd

11-08-2009, 02:55 PM

My Nephew lives near the Kruger National park in South Africa and is often taking foreign visitors to the park, he shot a few lovely pic even though he only has a Fine Pixs S 6500, Ive been trying to convince him to buy a decent camera and lens.

Dread Pirate Roberts

11-11-2009, 04:35 AM

Wow,

Nice game pics and what an opportunity.

Good squirrel post Hal and welcome to the forum

GabrielC

11-18-2009, 12:27 PM

Another squirrell - no lens this time!

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tizeye

11-18-2009, 05:50 PM

Initially had a front shot but was able to edge over to the profile...then took off in the opposite direction in a flash right after taking this.

http://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee258/ibhim/Snake-large.jpg

Lloyd

11-20-2009, 08:44 AM

I really like that shot of the squirrel with nut , one aspires to take photos like that, prey tell which lens and apature ?

Dread Pirate Roberts

11-21-2009, 07:05 PM

Lloyd,

I'd guess Gabriel used the 70-300VR listed in his sig. From the amount of background blur I'd guess Gabriel was at 300mm and F5.6 (the max at that focal length). I'd be interested to see if my guess is right since I can't read exif data on this computer.

Dread Pirate Roberts

11-21-2009, 07:14 PM

FYI Gabriel,

Your web site is really nice, you've posted some great images of yours on it.

Phill D

11-21-2009, 11:36 PM

I'll second DPR's comment Gabriel that's a very nicely set out website with some excellent shots. Love the squirrel with the lens & nut dilema that's fantastic & should be selling as a poster.

GabrielC

12-01-2009, 06:32 AM

LLOYD: Here are some of the EXIF: Nikon D80, ISO800, f/5.6 1/40s. Spot metering, Nikkor AFS 70-300 VRII, Focal length 165 (245mm).

DPR and PhillD - Thank you for the visit, I am really glad you liked the site and the photos. This is my first attempt at havning my own site - different from deposit ones like Flickr or Photobucket.

I also opened another one on Ning networks to allow my friends from different sites to post and comment each others photos. If you're ever in the mood to have a look and if you find it interesting, you're most welcome to join, too.
The site is at

http://gabrielsphotofriends.ning.com/

Meanwhile, here's another squirrel in autumn ...

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Geoff Chandler

12-01-2009, 06:47 AM

Gabriel - I am loving this squizzle shot - it is a stunner!!

kgosden

12-15-2009, 01:28 PM

Gabriel, love the squirrel. I guess he gets his hair done the same place as Mister T.

I caught this coyote Monday afternoon in El Capitan meadow. looked like he was sniffing for field mice or other small tasty treats.

Spookonthe8ball

12-15-2009, 04:32 PM

Outstanding shot GabrielC. I helped sell a Nikon dslr to my uncle with a link to your photo. Thanks for leaving the EXIF intact.
Spook

Spookonthe8ball

12-15-2009, 04:50 PM

kgosden - good capture of Mr. coyote at such a long range. Image could be sharper, but I understand the conditions. Such shots are very fleeting.
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TheWengler

12-15-2009, 07:37 PM

Meanwhile, here's another squirrel in autumn ...

Great shot. Love the hair style

I caught this coyote Monday afternoon in El Capitan meadow. looked like he was sniffing for field mice or other small tasty treats.

Nice catch. How's Yosemite in the winter?

kgosden

12-15-2009, 09:02 PM

Lukas,
Yosemite is a mixed bag, but has great potential in the Winter. This was my first Winter visit. December is not normally a predictably snowy month based on my research. This past week was an exception as they got ~6 inches Tuesday. I was worried as the trend was warming for my weekend visit. Indeed it rained much of Saturday, but by 10PM it turned to snow. It actually snowed too much Sunday; at least another 6 inches and it made for tough hiking. The clouds stayed close to the valley floor and I got only a few good shots. Monday was bright and sunny. But by then I was rushed and had to leave before the magic hour at Tunnel View. I will post a few on the old Yosemite thread when I have a bit more time. I did put a couple up on the Olympus DSLR forum. I have yet to master those Singh-Ray ND grads at your level.

kgosden

12-15-2009, 09:04 PM

Spookonthe8ball,

Thanks. He was about 150-200 yards away. The photo is cropped from the original handheld with my Oly E520 and the 70-300 at full telephoto (600mm equiv.) so I am fairly happy that I got 5-6 sharp ones against the snow.

GabrielC

12-16-2009, 02:39 AM

Thank you all for the comments on the squirrell photo.
Looks like all squirrells around here use the same beauty saloon ...

Kgosden - nice an ddifficult capture, I would have liked a litle more light on the head and the neck, maybe some photoshop would do.

MaggieMae

12-16-2009, 07:24 PM

Pronghorn antelope in New Mexico

kgosden

12-16-2009, 07:54 PM

MaggieMay please try to post only images that you have resized to ~800 pixels wide. These huge ones really mess up everyone's ability to view the site.

AdamW

12-16-2009, 08:05 PM

MaggieMay please try to post only images that you have resized to ~800 pixels wide. These huge ones really mess up everyone's ability to view the site.

Yea, that's a good one to remember. In any event, that first (large!) shot is pretty cool. And with a little point-and-shoot? Nice. Was it from a car?

MaggieMae

12-16-2009, 08:20 PM

Yea, that's a good one to remember. In any event, that first (large!) shot is pretty cool. And with a little point-and-shoot? Nice. Was it from a car?

I'm so sorry about the size of the pictures guys. I thought I had this figured out yesterday.....

I am using a Kodak Easy Share Z710. The running antelope shot was taken from a vehicle. I wasn't driving though! :) Hopefully I will get my first DSLR sometime next year.

rallysman

12-16-2009, 08:23 PM

this was taken with a Nikon D50 using a cheap used 200-400mm promaster @ 390mm

http://uglygreencouch.net/pics/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1409

raven15

12-16-2009, 10:11 PM

Pronghorn antelope in New Mexico

Crazy. I've never seen pronghorn with yucca (or whatever) in the same place!

danwiz

12-17-2009, 03:23 AM

Nice job MaggieMae, wish I had happened to look before you resized them all to such a small size. Oh well, can't make everybody happy.

MaggieMae

12-17-2009, 08:23 PM

Crevice spiney lizard

Dread Pirate Roberts

12-18-2009, 08:05 PM

Nice shots Maggie, welcome to the forum

Don Kondra

12-18-2009, 08:12 PM

E-30 @ iso 640

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg202/donkondra/Birthdaywoodpecker.jpg

Cheers, Don

LBGChris

01-17-2010, 07:27 PM

Two young gazelle playfully battle in the hot desert sand.

GabrielC

01-20-2010, 06:47 AM

LBGChris: Good colors and sharpness, original composition.

Another squirrell having fun :

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LBGChris

01-20-2010, 07:04 AM

LOL how did you get it to go on there??

GabrielC

01-20-2010, 08:51 AM

LOL how did you get it to go on there??

Easy enough, he had to pick-up the nut which was placed on the lense's tripod ring :)

Elisha

01-20-2010, 09:46 AM

Did he master the controls and learn how to use CLS?

GabrielC

01-21-2010, 01:47 AM

Did he master the controls and learn how to use CLS?

Nope, he's just an apprentice to be!

The one who struggles with the controls and try to learn about CLS is myself (lol) ...

GabrielC

01-28-2010, 02:13 AM

Different squirrell, in a heroic posture. Title: Facing the Ennemy ...:)

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rawpaw18

01-28-2010, 03:17 AM

Those are. funny and very clever Gabriel

devin

02-02-2010, 03:25 PM

GabrielC...those are great! :)

I had some fun with squirrels near my house today:

http://lh3.ggpht.com/_SE4bo-wSbmg/S2izjERizhI/AAAAAAAAATc/WrIW3tLdFfc/s800/09Squirrels020210.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/_SE4bo-wSbmg/S2izmjQSnwI/AAAAAAAAATg/TaOhfjwXw1g/s800/10Squirrels020210.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_SE4bo-wSbmg/S2iziRNU7jI/AAAAAAAAATU/mRMqWGfYIBM/s800/07Squirrels020210.jpg

Kushnirenko

05-04-2010, 08:04 PM

Kremenchuk, Ukraine. Canon EOS 50D. Apr. 2010

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4579162646_7f7be95059_b.jpg (http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4579162646_7aee81bf0b_o.jpg)

raven15

05-06-2010, 08:26 AM

I was just thinking about the wildlife thread. Too bad I can't see your picture, tomorrow I'll hack through the ol' firewall and have a look.

puritycontroller

05-16-2010, 11:21 AM

Evening all.
Some much admired squirrel shots in this thread - Great poses devin and GabrielC!!
I've been out with the camera over the past 2 weeks soaking up the Spring atmosphere.
These have been cropped and resized. Not great quality, but fun to look at!:)
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/vole.jpg

Bank vole

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/babyrobin1.jpg

Baby robin

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/babysquirrel.jpg

Young squirrel

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/shrew.jpg

shrew

Phill D

05-17-2010, 01:42 PM

Puritycontroller only the third squirrel shot shows up. Strange I can only see that one. It's great, so it would be nice to see them all.

puritycontroller

05-18-2010, 11:22 AM

Puritycontroller only the third squirrel shot shows up. Strange I can only see that one. It's great, so it would be nice to see them all.

Hi Phill D,

Sorry.. photobucket wouldn't accept the images last night, so I'm trying again!

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/wildlife/shrew.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/wildlife/vole.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/wildlife/babysquirrel.jpg

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n77/puritycontroller/wildlife/babyrobin1.jpg

Dread Pirate Roberts

05-24-2010, 01:52 AM

Pretty happy with this zoo shot.

blindeye

05-24-2010, 09:48 PM

One from the back yard:
http://www.themcmurrays.net/ext_links/IMG_6973.JPG

Canon 50D w/ Tamron 17-50

Dread Pirate Roberts

05-25-2010, 05:14 AM

Very cool blindeye but what is it?

blindeye

05-25-2010, 08:15 AM

Very cool blindeye but what is it?

Thank you!

It's a small rabbit (cottontail?), probably about three weeks old. There was a nest with four of them in our yard, all of which have stayed close by so far.

raven15

05-28-2010, 08:16 AM

Pretty happy with this zoo shot.

Can't tell if it's sharp, or soft...

kgosden

06-07-2010, 10:11 PM

Caught a 5 lined skink catching a little sun on a fence post.

rawpaw18

06-08-2010, 02:57 AM

Great looking slink. Found this guy in my yard. Hog-Nosed snake.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4680893268_e21d233a57_b.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1292/4680261931_594a0c4808_b.jpg

Here it is flattening his head to look more threatening.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4680892754_a4f9cfe0b4_b.jpg