Wulff Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 (edited) As mentioned in the Lunar Eclipse thread, been a long time lurker of OFC and have enjoyed this forum and the pics here. Finally decided to sign up and participate some here. Thought to add some pics here by way of introducting myself while waiting for the eclipse to advance. My main photographic interest is Wildlife and in particular Birds of Prey. Heres a small sampling. Couple Harris Hawk images Northern Harrier Coopers Hawk Snowy Owl Lots more where they came from but I like 4 legged wildlife to Even Deer can fly on occasion. Wolves to Dabble in a little macro A little landscape and of coarse fishing Im sure in time I'll be adding lots more Edited February 21, 2008 by Wulff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandon Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 wow.......amazing.......just amazing......i don't even know what else to say lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Unbelievable pics!!!! Wow...that's all I can say is WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pameladallaire Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Beautiful work! PAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 simply awesome,look forward to seeing more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evster Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Very very nice indeed! I will join the club of people looking forward to future posts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Absolutely amazing. Do you get these shots in Ontario. As a painter I find myself thinking art when I see stuff like this---darn those copyright laws. Truly Great work Bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks all, really do appreciate it. Bushart. Yes, everything with the exception of the two landscape posted (which are from Nova Scotia) are from Southern Ontario. As for copyright I'm not overly sticky about things and if asked generally dont mind if people want a smaller copy such as what I've uploaded to the web which are typically 1024x760. Some I won't as they may be in an editors hands for possible publishing but with that exception I generally dont say no. Im what you might classify as an advanced amateur, I do this for fun not a living. My whole life has been in the outdoors/fishing and stepping over into "Outdoor" photography was an easy but addictive step. If you see an image that clicks in your mind as one you could use for the basis of a watercolor, ask away. The worst I can say is no. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Thanks, I have something on the easel currently but I will keep that in mind for the future. I use acrylics mostly. I'm likin those birds of prey---what caught my eye was those spread out tail feathers on what I believe is the hawk (with leg straps on) I will ask prior if I'm thinking that direction though. Once again nice stuff Bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Send me a pm if you ever see one. The bird in question is a Harris Hawk and is part of a Falconry series I'm working on. Her name is Artemis and shes a first year bird. What your seeing on her legs are either the Jesses which are used as restraints by her handler. Or your seeing her "Chaps" which are there to protect her legs and Talons from bites which can occur when she takes down Squirrels, Rabbits and the like. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Wow, amazing shots, love wildlife shots, and yours are so clear and close up. The wolf howling is priceless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 I'm speechless here. Your work brings photography into a whole new level for me. Some day I hope. Thanks for sharing.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thank again. Deano. The wolf was in the middle of eating and was warning another Wolf off. Basially saying "Back off". Gald it wasnt directed at me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushart Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Hey Wulff You seem to be up on your birds....a few years back I found this guy picking at a carcass...nobody was really sure on his breed Do you know what he is? Bushart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted February 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 My monitor at work doesnt have the best of graphic cards and everything is alot darker when viewed on it. I'll have another look at it when I get home. But it looks like it could be an immature Red Tail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane Posted February 22, 2008 Report Share Posted February 22, 2008 Love your pictures. I think I've seen some of your shots over on that 'Hippy' fly-fishing site. Welcome aboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 That would be me on Hippy's Fireball. Thanks for the welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Welcome to OFC Wulff and thanks for those incredible pictures, you've got a real talent for catching wildlife in motion. I especially luv the shot of the rabbit in mid-air, that's truly amazing that you were able to capture a picture like that !! Looking forward to the rest of your collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyjr1 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Unbelievable Pictures. Love the wolf picture. Would like to ask you.. What kind of camera do you have and what zoom does it have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted February 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Hi Mistyjr. Most of my wildlife pictures will have been taken with a 400mm f5.6 prime Lens, usually wihtout a 1.4 TC, as I prefer the fastest possible focus speed, but sometimes when reach is more important I add the TC. The body I'm currently using is Canons 1DMKIIn, although alot of my older stuff like the wolves and stuff would have been taken with Canons 30D. When wildlife shooting I always have my gear mounted on a Bushawk. It makes shooting Birds in flight alot more intuitive and adds some support when at low shutter speeds. Heres the 400 and 30D mounted on the Buhhawk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistyjr1 Posted February 23, 2008 Report Share Posted February 23, 2008 Thanks for the reply. Thats quite the set up you got there. We like canons too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 I can only imagine (probably not) of how many pics you actually shot to get those action shots. Very impressive indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted March 18, 2008 Report Share Posted March 18, 2008 Amazing pics man !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazybum Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 They are beautiful, awesome, fantastic and so nice to look at over and over again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulff Posted March 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 I can only imagine (probably not) of how many pics you actually shot to get those action shots. Very impressive indeed. It depends on what you mean by alot Some shots/sequences can be as little or no more than 1 to 3 images, others I might choose to keep 1 frame from a 8 frame burst. Some days I go out and struggle trying to decide which 100 to keep from 500. Others days I struggle to to take 50 for lack of subjects Either way, yes when you use a high speed body like the 1DmkIIn at 8.5 frames/second and a 24 image buffer *and* you shoot wildlife in action. There are days when I'm filling 2 and 4 gig cards. Heres 3 of 4 images in sequence which represents a half second in elapsed time. In sequence 1 2 4 ( 3 isnt available) So as you might imagine on a good outing where theres alot happening blowing through 300,400,600 images is not all that hard. The hard part is deciding which ones to keep. Typically if I got a good sequence of 3 to 6 frames Id only keep 1 or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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