A few from a recent trip

[BillM]

Finally got to take some shots with my new Canon 60D out in the middle of nowhere! Some of you might have seen a few of these on the main forum, but I'd love some feedback from some of the pros. The live action shots of the eagel grabbing the brookie are probably my fav.

 

Big male brook trout. by billmarz, on Flickr

 

Bald eagle gets lunch. by billmarz, on Flickr

 

Dinner time! by billmarz, on Flickr

 

Black Bear. by billmarz, on Flickr

 

My feeble attempt at night photography.

 

Night sky. by billmarz, on Flickr

[johnnyb]

I'm no expert on photography....but I can't keep quiet....those are some FANTASTIC shots Bill. I just keep staring....can't even pic a favourite out of the bunch....they're all so captivating

[BillM]

Wow Johnny I really appreciate it man! Everytime I look at them, I always pick out the flaws

 

(Also if anyone is wondering, I gill hooked that brookie about 30mins before.. It was under 22inches so it had to go back. I tried to revive it for at least 30mins and it just wouldn't make it. I had my oldman drive the boat around with me hanging over the side trying to revive it... I still feel bad about it, lol)

Edited September 12, 2011 by BillM

[MJL]

Sweet pics Bill

 

I really like the pic with the eagle carrying the fish away...Really great shot.

 

How long was the exposure for the night shot? I'm actually looking into doing some night time timelapse stuff.

[BillM]

30sec, ISO100, I think around f11 or so with my EF-S 10-22mm. I'd love to figure out how Brandon gets those killer milky way shots!

Edited September 13, 2011 by BillM

[spincast]

Im no pro either -those are all nice shots, but I especially like that shot with the eagle on the log.

[ccmtcanada]

Awesome shots Bill! My fav is the eagle staring right at you with his catch clutched in those talons!! Almost daring you to come and get it!!!

[fishnsled]

Awesome shots Bill.

 

I'm no pro either but I noticed a couple of things, shadow on the fishes jaw and "clutter" in the background - I find it distracting but the colours on the fish quickly pull your eye away from it. Not always easily down, but try to take a couple of seconds and look at the picture to see what else is going on besides you main subject. BTW - I'd kill to catch a fish like that.

 

To me the other wildlife shots are over exposed by a stop or 2. There is a loss of detail in the whites/bright areas. I tend to drop my shots by a stop or 2 when I take them. You can always brighten a shot later in Photoshop (Or other software) but if you don't have the detail to begin with you can't get it back.

 

Another tip I give to everyone is the rule of thirds.

 

 

 

Rule of thirds

 

Rule of thirds 2

 

 

Hope these tips help out and keep snapping! Thanks for sharing those shots.

[BillM]

I had the EV @ +2 for the bear shot, I didn't realized it until I got home The shadow on the jaw drives me insane, as does the really busy background with the eagle on the log pic.

 

I also have the entire action sequence of the eagle coming down and grabbing the fish but because I had the camera on AI Servo, in burst mode it never refocuses before each shot, so a few of them are blurry.

 

Ah well, live and learn I guess!!!

[danc]

Wow Bill. I'm impressed!! Very nice.

[Joey]

Really impressive shots. Learning a few things myself here.

[fishnsled]

I had the EV @ +2 for the bear shot, I didn't realized it until I got home The shadow on the jaw drives me insane, as does the really busy background with the eagle on the log pic.

 

I also have the entire action sequence of the eagle coming down and grabbing the fish but because I had the camera on AI Servo, in burst mode it never refocuses before each shot, so a few of them are blurry.

 

Ah well, live and learn I guess!!!

 

 

Live and learn and just keep shooting. That certainly is the great thing with digital photography, snap a bunch and you'll get one or 2 that you are happy with. As for the eagle on the log shot, you can't always choose the back drop to your subject. Don't beat yourself up too bad, it is a good shot and very cool. Sometimes just a bit of cropping can help. Looking forward to more of your pics.