Your best animal shots!
- Thread starter Frodosbigtoe
- Start date
Hi eml.
Lovely series of shots. Really like the in the eye shot, well done.
Cheers, Graham.
Lovely series of shots. Really like the in the eye shot, well done.
Cheers, Graham.
eml58 said:
Upvote
0
Hasselblad H6D 50c & Hasselblad HC50 II (35mm equivalent on FF)
Zarafa Okavango Delta July 2016.
My son took the Image, we had Elephants coming towards us across a water crossing, we lay down next to the vehicle and used wide-angle, My Son used a 35mm equivalent on the H6D, I used a 11-24 @ 15mm on the 1Dx II.
That's me in the blue Beanie, damn cold in the mornings in the Delta at this time of year.
Zarafa Okavango Delta July 2016.
My son took the Image, we had Elephants coming towards us across a water crossing, we lay down next to the vehicle and used wide-angle, My Son used a 35mm equivalent on the H6D, I used a 11-24 @ 15mm on the 1Dx II.
That's me in the blue Beanie, damn cold in the mornings in the Delta at this time of year.
Attachments
Upvote
0
1Dx II & 200-400f/4
Zarafa Okavango Delta July 2016.
We had followed the Mother of this Cub for 3 days off & on, she was lactating so we knew at some point she would head back to her Cubs, on the 4th day she did late in afternoon just as the Sun was setting, according to the guide she had last been seen 7 days prior with her cubs, the 4 Cubs were around 6 to 8 weeks old, without Mum they are already smart enough in survival to know to simply stay put, keep still, and wait.
When they finally get the call to come out they go totally nuts to see Mum, and her Milk obviously.
Zarafa Okavango Delta July 2016.
We had followed the Mother of this Cub for 3 days off & on, she was lactating so we knew at some point she would head back to her Cubs, on the 4th day she did late in afternoon just as the Sun was setting, according to the guide she had last been seen 7 days prior with her cubs, the 4 Cubs were around 6 to 8 weeks old, without Mum they are already smart enough in survival to know to simply stay put, keep still, and wait.
When they finally get the call to come out they go totally nuts to see Mum, and her Milk obviously.
Attachments
Upvote
0
I love to shoot low down with Elephants, I rely totally on my Guide, use the same chap every time I go to Africa, in the Delta these Guys have never been shot at or culled, Botswana is one of only two Countries in Africa that have a total ban on Hunting, kenya being the other. This was an all Female herd with some very young Males.
You wouldn't try this in Zambia or places around that part of Africa, you would find yourself flattened for sure.
These Guys in the Image had just come across a water crossing and we could see that they were pretty calm, they basically walk right up to you then pass by while checking you out, in the Image I posted they are probably around 6 to 8 metres away. Stay low, keep calm, never ever use Flash and shoot on Quite Mode, although the Hassy does have a fairly loud Lens shutter which is why my Lad was shooting from behind me. Also you might not try this if there was a Bull in the Herd, always unpredictable especially if they're in Musth, I've seen these Guys knocking down trees just because they can and through frustration.
You wouldn't try this in Zambia or places around that part of Africa, you would find yourself flattened for sure.
These Guys in the Image had just come across a water crossing and we could see that they were pretty calm, they basically walk right up to you then pass by while checking you out, in the Image I posted they are probably around 6 to 8 metres away. Stay low, keep calm, never ever use Flash and shoot on Quite Mode, although the Hassy does have a fairly loud Lens shutter which is why my Lad was shooting from behind me. Also you might not try this if there was a Bull in the Herd, always unpredictable especially if they're in Musth, I've seen these Guys knocking down trees just because they can and through frustration.
Upvote
0
Lycaon Pictus (African Wild Dog)
With out doubt my favourite Animal to Photograph.
This was one of a Pack of 15 that we found (or they found us) in the swamp area North of Vumbura Plains Camp Okavango Delta.
We had been looking for these Guys for 6 days and found them on the last day, last game drive, had them chasing first an Impala, they killed it, then they all up and raced off, we realised they were chasing a Cheetah so it was a crazy drive, through failing light, we never did see what became of the Cheetah, but what a rush.
After the sun set we drove a distance and stopped to have a drink, plus relieve the bladders, as we were walking back to the vehicle the whole pack trotted up the road out of the darkness and straight through between us (My wife, My Son & Myself) and the vehicle, it took some gentle murmuring on my part to convince my wife the Dogs wouldn't harm us, and other than a few haughty stares, they just trotted off into the darkness, the most exciting Animals in Africa.
With out doubt my favourite Animal to Photograph.
This was one of a Pack of 15 that we found (or they found us) in the swamp area North of Vumbura Plains Camp Okavango Delta.
We had been looking for these Guys for 6 days and found them on the last day, last game drive, had them chasing first an Impala, they killed it, then they all up and raced off, we realised they were chasing a Cheetah so it was a crazy drive, through failing light, we never did see what became of the Cheetah, but what a rush.
After the sun set we drove a distance and stopped to have a drink, plus relieve the bladders, as we were walking back to the vehicle the whole pack trotted up the road out of the darkness and straight through between us (My wife, My Son & Myself) and the vehicle, it took some gentle murmuring on my part to convince my wife the Dogs wouldn't harm us, and other than a few haughty stares, they just trotted off into the darkness, the most exciting Animals in Africa.
Attachments
Upvote
0
Hello Edward
That is a wonderful serie! I love those animals.
You have a lot of courage to lay down so close to the elephant. It seems that it is not easy to get up quickly in case it gets dangerous.
That is a wonderful serie! I love those animals.
You have a lot of courage to lay down so close to the elephant. It seems that it is not easy to get up quickly in case it gets dangerous.
Upvote
0
candyman said:
Hi Candyman, There's always some small concern, this was the first time I allowed my Son out of the vehicle, the Guide/Photographer I use on all my trips is very experienced, we always check the Herd before we commit, but it's the only way to get those low down wide-angle shots, it's a considered risk.
Walking across the road I guess has it's risks as well, although you would be unlikely to get run over by a herd of Elephants.
Upvote
0
Hi Edward.
This is a lovely shot, fabulous subject, nice light, great composition.
Cheers, Graham.
This is a lovely shot, fabulous subject, nice light, great composition.
Cheers, Graham.
eml58 said:
Upvote
0
eml,
I just show my wife your brave photo shooting elephants. She (a watercolor artist) comments that you cap and the blue sky went together well, a complementary to each other. That is quite a compliment.
I had commented earlier on this photo, no doubt very brave. As a photo, I wish that the shot had a little more drawn back to reveal more of you on you tummy. That would be a winning photo!
Best to you.
-r
I just show my wife your brave photo shooting elephants. She (a watercolor artist) comments that you cap and the blue sky went together well, a complementary to each other. That is quite a compliment.
I had commented earlier on this photo, no doubt very brave. As a photo, I wish that the shot had a little more drawn back to reveal more of you on you tummy. That would be a winning photo!
Best to you.
-r
Upvote
0
lion rock said:
Like This ??
I didn't think the Composition was as good as the other, the large Female had almost gone past.
Plus MY WIFE felt it was debatable who had the largest backside, me or the Elephant, I was more worried about showing my Hairy Legs, but both the backside and hair are part of me so short of major PhotoShop, hope you enjoy this Image more
Attachments
Upvote
0
Similar threads
