Mooses

[wildlifeandmore]

Driving around Gros Ventre yesterday. Lots of Moose around. I sometimes find it hard to get a good exposure and good detail on their fur at a distance. These guys were about 60 yards away just across the Gros Ventre River. In certain light it turns out almost black and the contrast of the snow makes it challenging at times. I've had some good results shooting Manual with the ISO set to Auto and then sometimes I will spot meter in TV/AV bumped up +1/3 or +2/3. These shots were spot metered on his fir. I think they are too dark...

 

[Jack Douglas]

wildlifeandmore, I'd say exposure is correct. Their fur is very coarse, and like the dark Bison, they don't photograph that well, at least not compared to birds. Especially in the bush. Very nice. Funny how a ho hum subject is a wish for someone else. I think that's what makes these threads more intreresting.

Jack

 

[wildlifeandmore]

wildlifeandmore, I'd say exposure is correct. Their fur is very coarse, and like the dark Bison, they don't photograph that well, at least not compared to birds. Especially in the bush. Very nice. Funny how a ho hum subject is a wish for someone else. I think that's what makes these threads more intreresting.

Jack

Thanks Jack. Glad to know it's not just me. Good point. I'm sure that I take for granted the local wildlife at times. Try not to.
Your camera ever have trouble getting good focus on them? Gotta get just the right light to see all of it.

 

[Jack Douglas]

wildlifeandmore, the thing to keep in mind is that I really don't know what I'm talking about.

However, by hook or crook we get our share of nice photos, even if we do some things wrong!

Jack

 

[wildlifeandmore]

A few more from the same day as previous post. These two were just down the road. The wind had really picked up. The one laying down had the right idea.
Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 500mm f/4L IS
f/8
1/1000
640 iso (set to auto)
Manual exposure

 

[Jack Douglas]

Boy these two are really nice. Seem fairer complexion than mine or maybe it's just the good lighting?

Jack

 

[Longexposure]

In Glacier National Park.

 

[Jack Douglas]

Last shot - almost looks like true love!

Jack

 

[CarlTN]

A few more from the same day as previous post. These two were just down the road. The wind had really picked up. The one laying down had the right idea.
Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 500mm f/4L IS
f/8
1/1000
640 iso (set to auto)
Manual exposure

These are all great, I especially like the second one with just the head. Nice work! And to think it didn't even take a 1DX to do such a great job, either!

 

[Northstar]

In Glacier National Park.

Very nice Longexposure!

Must have been great to be there.

 

[Longexposure]

In Glacier National Park.

Very nice Longexposure!

Must have been great to be there.

Thanks Northstar!

 

[wildlifeandmore]

A few more from the same day as previous post. These two were just down the road. The wind had really picked up. The one laying down had the right idea.
Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 500mm f/4L IS
f/8
1/1000
640 iso (set to auto)
Manual exposure

Thanks CarlTN.

These are all great, I especially like the second one with just the head. Nice work! And to think it didn't even take a 1DX to do such a great job, either!

 

[CarlTN]

You're welcome sir!

A few more from the same day as previous post. These two were just down the road. The wind had really picked up. The one laying down had the right idea.
Canon 1D Mark IV
Canon 500mm f/4L IS
f/8
1/1000
640 iso (set to auto)
Manual exposure

Thanks CarlTN.

These are all great, I especially like the second one with just the head. Nice work! And to think it didn't even take a 1DX to do such a great job, either!

 

[wildlifeandmore]

A Little Upset

These Moose in Grand Teton National Park were all hanging out together enjoying some willow along the creek bank when all of a sudden this guy had a little temper tantrum.

 

[Northstar]

A Little Upset

These Moose in Grand Teton National Park were all hanging out together enjoying some willow along the creek bank when all of a sudden this guy had a little temper tantrum.

wow...great shot!