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Published: 2011-07-11 22:05:46 +0000 UTC; Views: 735; Favourites: 15; Downloads: 0
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Portrait of Rodger Our European Eagle Owl she is the big mamma of all owls with a wing spin of over 5ft, Blazing orange eyes and a grip that can crush bone she is a fearsome predator and a deadly silent hunter.......Trouble is she is scared of bees...
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Quite close actually, She's known me for a long time so she allows me to get closer than most people who have cameras.
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wow, that's fantastic. Do you think a Nikon D600 would be good for wildlife photography like this?
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In all honestly it doesn't matter which camera you have, it what you do with it, preferably, you'll want something that can work well with fast shutter speeds for moving animals.
If you have the money for it go for it, I use Canon, mostly because Canon was the first 'professional' camera model I got and I've stuck with them because I got used to the control set up. You'll find that the same with most photographers it's all a matter of preference.
What I would recommend more than the camera is decent lens. (Make sure it will be compatible with the camera you have before you buy it though.) Don't be tempted to get a cheaper 3rd party make thats compatible with multiple types of cameras like Tamron (speaking form experience here.)
Get a decent lens if you can afford it, the same model as the camera you have if you can. they are made with higher quality glass. a telephoto lens would be must if you want to keep your distance from your subject. If the animal is not aware of, or comfortable with your presence you're going to be able to get more natural looking shots. Getting to know your subject is handily. I know a photographer who spent years around a wild heard of deer, who eventual got so used to his presence that he could almost walk right up to them without the deer panicking.
One final piece of advice I can give you if your interested in wildlife photography is: study the animal you're going to photograph. I've been to Africa to photograph it's wildlife and knowledge of animal's behaviour, even it's habitat can be invaluable tools to you. Most importantly you HAVE to be patient. If you try and force it, it won't happen, animals have a habit of doing their own thing. So pack a flask of coffee and some sandwiches.
I don't know weather this answered your question but I hope it helped. Let me know how you get on.
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Wow, thanks a lot for the kind words! I was going to get a 70-300mm Tamron Macro lens for a frog photography shoot I have coming up soon. You made me think twice, I guess I'll just stick to my basic lenses. I'm just 14 and hope to one day have the knowledge of great photography like you do!
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Out of curiosity what type of shoot is it? Because you could always hire a decent macro lens for a day or so.
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Its just a small shoot of a bunch of poison dart frogs. I assume it'll be inside.
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I wish you luck, let me know when/if you upload I'll be interested in how it turns out.
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I don't blame her! Bees are scary!
those are very impressive talons! She is beautiful!
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Especially if they fly into your ear!
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