Your best animal shots!

[tomscott]

Just a picture of some sheep

7DMKII 70-200mm MKII 2x ƒ/8.0 140 1/320 ISO1250

Swaledale is a breed of domestic sheep named after the Yorkshire valley of Swaledale in England. They are found throughout the more mountainous areas of Great Britain, but particularly in the Yorkshire Dales, County Durham, and around the pennine fells of Cumbria.

Swaledales are noted for their off-white wool, curled horns and white around their nose and eyes. They are used for the production of lamb/mutton, the North of England Mule sheep, and as Pedigree breeding stock. Together with the Rough Fell, Herdwick, and Dalesbred sheep, they are one of the three variations associated with the English Lake District.

The Swaledale sheep has proved itself to be a bold, hardy sheep, well fitted to endure the hardships of exposed and high lying situations.

It is of an alert nature and is a good thriver. The ewes make most excellent lamb shearers. The wool is admitted to be more durable in wear and of even texture.

Being excellent feeders and of strong constitution, as mutton producers they are second to none.

Tom, imagine my surprise to hear Swaledale (never been to England) as my ancestors, Waller/Robinson/Johnson have a history back to the 1600's as far as records allow around Swaledale, father born in Boosbeck - all worked in the mines from maybe 10 years of age on, some emigrated to Canada early 1900 .... blaa blaa blaa.

It really is nice to see more than just the shots, thanks!

Jack Waller

Fantastic, its a small world! You will have to make the trip over its a beautiful place and maybe a photographic project !

Just a picture of some sheep

I really like this picture. Nicely done Tom.

Thanks Click

 

[Jack Douglas]

Oh how I would love to be out there on those hills. In fact there must be a million hills all over the world that would be equally awe inspiring and so ...... well, I guess that's partly why we frequent forums where lovely photos are posted. BTW, my daughter, was in fact on those Swaledale hill's only a few months back, but she's not a photographer, what a pity!

Jack

 

[kodakrome]

Theoretically speaking, how far should a photographer be from an 8 foot gator? This is slightly cropped, I think I was about 12 feet away.

 

[Jack Douglas]

kodakrome, good question. With a 100 macro I'd say about 6". Or a wide angle shot would be really cool at maybe 1" from his nose with the 11-24 stopped down to get lots of DOF.

Here's a sample to guide you. Good luck!

Jack

 

[kodakrome]

kodakrome, good question. With a 100 macro I'd say about 6". Or a wide angle shot would be really cool at maybe 1" from his nose with the 11-24 stopped down to get lots of DOF.

Here's a sample to guide you. Good luck!

Jack

Yes! That's perfect! A wide angle gator shot would be great. Maybe if I had a drone...

 

[Northbird]

North American Beaver, 600 II + 7DII


North American beaver (Castor canadensis) by Tony Varela Photography, on Flickr

 

[Click]

Theoretically speaking, how far should a photographer be from an 8 foot gator? This is slightly cropped, I think I was about 12 feet away.

Nice shot, kodakrome.

 

[Click]

North American Beaver, 600 II + 7DII

Great shot. Well done Tony.

 

[kodakrome]

Theoretically speaking, how far should a photographer be from an 8 foot gator? This is slightly cropped, I think I was about 12 feet away.

Nice shot, kodakrome.

Thank you, Click.

 

[Jack Douglas]

North American Beaver, 600 II + 7DII


North American beaver (Castor canadensis) by Tony Varela Photography, on Flickr

Nice set of tools. I've heard they can do serious damage if you get too close (not with 600mm of course). Cute.

Jack

 

[DBECK]

"Next on tee....."
Canon 6d, 70-200 2.8 is II at ISO 1000, 190mm 2.8

 

[Click]

"Next on tee....."
Canon 6d, 70-200 2.8 is II at ISO 1000, 190mm 2.8

Very nice picture, DBECK.

 

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[kodakrome]

Hmmm...no birds in that tree.

 

[Constantine]

Just few from my recent safari in Kenya.

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[Click]

Just few from my recent safari in Kenya.

Great shots. Well done Constantine.

 

[eml58]

Young Lion Cub, Northern Toolie Block Sth Africa

1Dx 400f/2.8 L II

 

[Click]

Beautiful shot, Edward. 8)

 

[mrsfotografie]

A Highland bull, in Drenthe, the Netherlands. This picture came somewhat unexpected as I was on a leasurely walk to try out my new holiday lens and left the 'L' glass at home. I'm pleased with the performance of my new optic

5DMkIII + Tamron 28-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di VC PZD.