Bats!
Oct 3, 2014 23:16:47 #
These little critters roost during the day under the cap on my metal garage roof, coming out predictably at sunset (within minutes, but getting earlier every day.) So far these are the best shots I have managed. They are tough, dark colored, fast moving, in a light starved environment. They don't climb around, but burst from cover at full speed! Anyone have any experience taking photos of Bats please share your wisdom!
Oct 4, 2014 02:56:34 #
Oct 4, 2014 03:14:51 #
You did well in such challenging light conditions Anthony, the second picture is very good,
Geoff
Geoff
RedAdmiral wrote:
These little critters roost during the day under the cap on my metal garage roof, coming out predictably at sunset (within minutes, but getting earlier every day.) So far these are the best shots I have managed. They are tough, dark colored, fast moving, in a light starved environment. They don't climb around, but burst from cover at full speed! Anyone have any experience taking photos of Bats please share your wisdom!
Oct 4, 2014 05:30:47 #
RedAdmiral wrote:
These little critters roost during the day under the cap on my metal garage roof, coming out predictably at sunset (within minutes, but getting earlier every day.) So far these are the best shots I have managed. They are tough, dark colored, fast moving, in a light starved environment. They don't climb around, but burst from cover at full speed! Anyone have any experience taking photos of Bats please share your wisdom!
Never had the opportunity to shoot bats; but I can appreciate the challenge. Low light, fast critters, only seconds to get the shot. Tough assignment. But I think it would be fun.
Oct 4, 2014 18:18:07 #
Good in-flight shots of a difficult subject! The only bat photos I've ever gotten were when they were obliging enough to hang in a nearby tree at eye level (which was a bit startling, when I unexpectedly came face to face with one, which in turn startled him, making him hiss). :-D
Oct 4, 2014 20:57:13 #
RedAdmiral wrote:
These little critters roost during the day under the cap on my metal garage roof, coming out predictably at sunset (within minutes, but getting earlier every day.) So far these are the best shots I have managed. They are tough, dark colored, fast moving, in a light starved environment. They don't climb around, but burst from cover at full speed! Anyone have any experience taking photos of Bats please share your wisdom!
Getting small, fast flying birds in daytime is hard enough. Getting this bat well enough to id is truly amazing! :thumbup: :thumbup:
Oct 4, 2014 23:08:49 #
Oct 4, 2014 23:27:27 #
jack schade wrote:
Can you use flash?
I did use the on camera flash, but I don't have a slave unit to post nearer to them which I think would be a big help.
Oct 5, 2014 13:51:12 #
I think you did amazingly well, considering the conditions. I'd love to have a bat family living near me :)
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