Post Your Wildlife Images...

[iGary]

Fresh off the camera:

http://www.garyianreich.com/images/osprey.jpg

[snap58]

Fresh off the camera:



Very nice, care to share any details?

[iGary]

Very nice, care to share any details?

Sure -

Canon 20D
EF 100-400L IS USM
550EX with Better Beamer
1/1000 @ f6.3
ISO 200

A set of freshly charged batteries went bad on me right when I had the best position, so I missed some really good ones becuase the flash would not fire. :(

[cycocelica]

Damn good picture iGary, damn good. Bravo. Sadly my hard drive failed last week and I lost all my images so....

[iGary]

Damn good picture iGary, damn good. Bravo. Sadly my hard drive failed last week and I lost all my images so....

Oh no - that sucks. :(

Sorry to hear that. :o

[devilot]

Damn good picture iGary, damn good. Bravo. Sadly my hard drive failed last week and I lost all my images so....Agreed. And sadly, I'd post pictures but I haven't the skill, "eye," or equipment. :o :p

[iGary]

Agreed. And sadly, I'd post pictures but I haven't the skill, "eye," or equipment. :o :p

Liar. ;) :)

[devilot]

Actually, Gary, could you give a little background info about that shot? The bird (eagle?) seems to be perched on metal as opposed to a branch or whatnot... And did you actually watch it swoop for the kill? :eek: How exciting!

:edit: I'm sad I missed a shot of a young buck (male deer) squatting to relieve himself. :p

[iGary]

It's an osprey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osprey) AKA a "fish hawk."

They love to make nests on these markers on the water (street signs for boaters):

http://www.oceanpines.org/images/sce/350Day%20Marker%2021.JPG

I was getting ready for the Wednesdy Night Sailboat Races and I just happened to see this guy up there.

I didn't see him actualy nab the thing, but have seen it before. It's quite spectacular. Lots of luck involved with this shot - never expected such good results. It's so hard to get these sharp when the boat is moving, they are moving, you're tryng to get as close as you can without making them fly off...

[Mr. G4]

http://images.imagehotel.net/aa9e8a0527.jpg

You can see the trail of p.. and the baby giraf just standing there

[iGary]

http://images.imagehotel.net/aa9e8a0527.jpg

You can see the trail of p.. and the baby giraf just standing there

I love giraffes. Nice shot. :)

[52_telecaster]

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[dejo]

:eek:

[pdpfilms]

From a recent South Africa trip:

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47763&stc=1&d=1147928320

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47764&stc=1&d=1147928320

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47765&stc=1&d=1147928320

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47766&stc=1&d=1147928320

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47767&stc=1&d=1147928320

[pdpfilms]

And some more...

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47768&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47769&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47770&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47772&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47771&stc=1&d=1147928653

[pdpfilms]

...last two.

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47773&stc=1&d=1147928777

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47774&stc=1&d=1147928777

[Boggle]

It's an osprey (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osprey) AKA a "fish hawk."

And one of the more beautiful available containers from Macallan's Birds of Prey Series.

I was getting ready for the Wednesdy Night Sailboat Races and I just happened to see this guy up there.

I didn't see him actualy nab the thing, but have seen it before. It's quite spectacular. Lots of luck involved with this shot - never expected such good results. It's so hard to get these sharp when the boat is moving, they are moving, you're tryng to get as close as you can without making them fly off...

I'd usually rather be lucky than good, especially if pics like that are the result. I'm amazed that you even noticed him during a Regatta! Nice Shot, iGary. Really nice shot.

[simie]

Look Out!

[Mr. G4]

http://images.imagehotel.net/792436740c.jpg

[Mr. G4]

I didn't see him actualy nab the thing, but have seen it before. It's quite spectacular. Lots of luck involved with this shot - never expected such good results. It's so hard to get these sharp when the boat is moving, they are moving, you're tryng to get as close as you can without making them fly off...

Indeed that was a great shot.
I didn't see the whole picture first...I called my 7 years old to come and see and as any 7 years old boy would do is ....WOOOOOOOW.
Then I move the mouse...oh my....He loved it.;)

Great picture

[iSaint]

And some more...

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47768&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47769&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47770&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47772&stc=1&d=1147928653

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47771&stc=1&d=1147928653

Those are incredible shots. I like the way you used the sunlight to your advantage.

Cheetahs are beautiful...did you get to pet the kitties??? :p :D

[friely]

A happy Hippo

[iGary]

I love this one:

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47774&d=1147928776

[drlunanerd]

There are some fantastic shots in this thread, thanks for sharing them!
I can't hope to measure up but here's a couple of mine anyway.

[drlunanerd]

Not exactly a wild animal (domesticated tiger ;) ), but I like this shot:

[BakedBeans]

I've posted these before but.....

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/598/mg00733gq7eb4iz.jpg


http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/5277/eaglestare0ek.jpg

[iGary]

I've posted these before but.....

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/598/mg00733gq7eb4iz.jpg


http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/5277/eaglestare0ek.jpg

Nice work, Alex. :)

[BakedBeans]

Nice work, Alex. :)

Thanks, snaps really, Wildlife is definitely not my thang. I sometimes shoot (Photographically ;) ) animals when I'm bored but I don't really get much pleasure from it.

[virividox]

great shots!!!

[iGary]

Thanks, snaps really, Wildlife is definitely not my thang. I sometimes shoot (Photographically ;) ) animals when I'm bored but I don't really get much pleasure from it.

It's definitely not mine, either, hence the luck comment. Problem is, wildlife shots are not very marketable for $ pusposes, but I really do admire photographers that can do it well. The wildlife forum over at fredmiranda.com is simply amazing. Check it out if you get a chance.

[Boggle]

I love this one:

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47774&d=1147928776
Time for a Rasberry!

[Abstract]

http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47764&d=1147928201

Wow, you must be fast with your camera!

But these 3 are my favourite "Africa" ones.
http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47768&d=1147928554
http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47770&d=1147928590
http://forums.macrumors.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=47771&d=1147928638



Anyway, I wish I could say I took these photos (sorry about their file size :o ), but I was too busy swimming with these guys. ;) The snorkelling/kayaking guide took them. Also, I don't have the underwater casing, although I would have loved to have the Olympus waterproof camera, which can go 3 metres underwater. Would have been useful a few days ago, I think. :rolleyes: :(

[devilot]

The one w/ the lioness on her back, paws drawn to her belly is so adorable! My (domesticated) cats do that, too! :D

I know these aren't up to par w/ what you all have posted, but... Yeah. They're all coastal birds kept in an enclosure at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/7242/10303744bg.th.jpg (http://img112.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10303744bg.jpg) http://img105.imageshack.us/img105/8251/10303882zp.th.jpg (http://img105.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10303882zp.jpg) http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/866/10303927bx.th.jpg (http://img230.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10303927bx.jpg)

Those little buggers are fast, too! But they're tiny, such tiny tiny little birds.

[pooky]

Pardon my grain. The shot was made pre dawn, so I had to crank the ISO to get anything but a dark blur.

[BakedBeans]

It's definitely not mine, either, hence the luck comment. Problem is, wildlife shots are not very marketable for $ pusposes, but I really do admire photographers that can do it well. The wildlife forum over at fredmiranda.com is simply amazing. Check it out if you get a chance.

I used to be a regular over at freds site - the wildlife photographers are good - esspecially the ones who buy the 3/4/5/6oos :eek:

[Pistol Pete]

Damn good picture iGary, damn good. Bravo. Sadly my hard drive failed last week and I lost all my images so....


that is too bad the same happened to me but it didnt fail...i did something stupid...

[iGary]

I used to be a regular over at freds site - the wildlife photographers are good - esspecially the ones who buy the 3/4/5/6oos :eek:


Yeah, especially the guy who does bald eagles...his stuff is just awe inspiring. :eek: :)

[Pistol Pete]

Yeah, especially the guy who does bald eagles...his stuff is just awe inspiring. :eek: :)

is there a link? i just love the feather texture and such...i need a bald eagle desktop :)

anyways ill be sure to post mine a bit later...

[iGary]

is there a link? i just love the feather texture and such...i need a bald eagle desktop :)

anyways ill be sure to post mine a bit later...

www.fredmiranda.com ---->Nature and Wildlife.


I forgot the guy's name, but if you look, you can find. Don't expect any desktops from any of these fellas, though - very protective of their work - and they should be. Just enjoy looking. :)

[Clix Pix]

http://clixpix.smugmug.com/photos/64723652-L.jpg

[vniow]

I know these aren't up to par w/ what you all have posted, but... Yeah. They're all coastal birds kept in an enclosure at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.


They keep birds in the aquarium? I never noticed it when I went a few years ago. :confused:

[R.Youden]

My three contributions:

[simie]

More from Bristol zoo - Sorry about the quality of this one.

[Abstract]

To add another to my snorkelling photos.....


(he was harmless)

[sunfast]

posted this before too but...

http://www.teamnimrod.com/images/2004/europe/04_dolphin.jpg

sooooo hard to get it while it's out of the water - about as close as I could get.

Love that eagle picture posted earlier.

[annk]

Not exactly wild...:p


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/monsterandfuzzy/IMG_0839.jpg

[Grimace]

What was the equipment setup for that shot of the bald eagle?? Amazing!

[Loge]

This was from a recent trip to the Bahamas.

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[x86isslow]

advance apologies for the cameraphone.