So it runs in the family?
Wow, that is big. I had one of those when my daughter was younger.
He's fortunate that I like him, or else I'd be planning the longest, most arduous one day trek of his life.
Have a fun and safe time, SK.
Charlie and the Nature Factory [Warning: Stunningly Beautiful Large Photo Images]
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Have a fun and safe time, SK.
Thank you, Lance. It should be a great time, with the two of us challenging each other and sharing tips on how best to improve our work. I'm only slightly intimidated by his equipment, which is about as good as you can buy without going full-out professional. It doesn't mean that, standing side by side, he'll produce better images; but man, would I ever love to have some of that gear!...Have a fun and safe time, SK.
Uh-huh. I can just see you getting the most amazing shots while he's fiddling with the tripod. ::big cheezy grin::
Yes, that and changing lenses on the go. I tried to explain to him that we'll be on the move most of the time and that he should choose his favorite telephoto, and perhaps a back-up lens for the entire day. He truly couldn't comprehend such limitations and said, "I'm bringing the tripod, too."
That's cool. And as much as I want to show him a good time, I'll be moving on quickly from most locations, so he won't have time to set up the tripod.
Bear with me here, SK, it's a legit question: Does he have experience photographing wildlife? While many of your photos look like the subjects posed for you, I've learned to my chagrin even relatively well-trained pets don't and won't wait for ya.
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Take a rope in case he sinks in the marsh while setting up his stuff.
Musing on the concept of a well trained house pet.
Musing on the concept of a well trained house pet.
ROFL Note the inclusion of the word "relatively". Mine have me better trained than I have them.
I didn't think the overhead shot of the pelican would draw such interest. I've cropped the original and reposted it below for those who might want to see a closer view:
That's a great photo!
He doesn't have much experience with fast moving subjects, which is one of the areas he hopes to improve upon. He won't learn a great deal from me, except maybe not to carry all of that gear during his next outing.
It's funny you said that, as I think a wading trip would be a real eye-opener for him, minus all of that equipment he's tied to.
Thank you, LM.That's a great photo!
He's fortunate that I like him, or else I'd be planning the longest, most arduous one day trek of his life.
The idea of you deliberately making the trek as challenging as possible just makes me grin..
It also sounds like fun to me..
The idea of you deliberately making the trek as challenging as possible just makes me grin..
It also sounds like fun to me..
I was thinking the same thing. Can't wait to hear how this trip goes, SK.
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A monopod would be a lot more maneuverable for him if he's going to insist on a stability tool. Much less clumsy than a tripod.
Could be, but I think Charlie was too young to reproduce; they're most likely siblings.
How's the new camera working out? Got any shots to share with us yet?
The idea of you deliberately making the trek as challenging as possible just makes me grin..
It also sounds like fun to me..
The trip went great, better than expected. Before we set out, he took my advice and traveled light, which he was very grateful for by the end of the day.
He was blown away, truly, by some of the sights he encountered. He reminded me of a kid whose dream is to roam though a toy store and select whatever his heart desires. At times he'd lower the camera and close his eyes briefly as if to record scenes in his mind to later compare to his photos.
I know that look well, and it endeared me to him further and made me work harder to find areas where he'd have the most success.
Though I didn't shoot much, I'll share a few photos soon that show a range of subjects we encountered.
That's true, but his intention was to squeeze in some macro shots (with a macro lens) along the way, for which a tripod would have been necessary.
Could be, but I think Charlie was too young to reproduce; they're most likely siblings.
How's the new camera working out? Got any shots to share with us yet?
I do have a nice picture of the horse who bit me.
But no, nothing sharable. I'm still working on it. Next week we're going to the Grand Canyon, hopefully then!
Figures. I'm MIA for a few days and miss pictures.
I'm not what the big deal is about taking overhead shots. I like it. This is usually how I see pelicans when I visit the beach. I love how they fly in formation. When one flaps his wings, they all do it. And watching them divebomb into the water is always cool.
*bumps thread*
Ha! I'm just about finished selecting some photos to share here from the day I spent with my cousin. Most of them turned out lousy, but I managed a few keepers...
Three of my favorites from that day. I was tempted to share more, but the rest are best left in the trash bin:
