Most Important Peice of a Camera
Jun 25, 2017 08:28:26 #
Forgive my occassional rant, please, but....
Yesterday my wife and I participated in an friendly gathering of friends-with-kayaks on Taylorsville Lake Ky. This particular lake, and exact boat launch ramp, was selected for it has an Bald Eagle Nest at it with two chicks and two lovely very attentive parents.
The chicks are not really chicks now, as honestly healthy fledglings. But all still living close to or in the nest.
But I digress. The group evolved from an twice monthly hike, overly hot weather, and desire to "see something different". My wife was the roatating hike leader, and transformed this meeting into the floatilla.
47 mile road trip.
10 individual participants
6 vehicle convoy
8 individual boats
1 tandem kayak
2 canoes
5 kayaks
3 hour (approximately) tour
As predicted, the Bald Eagles behaved well, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to view and photograph them, at the very start of the float. The group quickly headed off into the, shall we say, wet hinderlands. The lake rose over 7 feet in the previous 12 hours, and was still raising, thanks to remnants of tropical storm Cindy. As the lake is a manmade lake surrounded by farm lands and wilderness, the water impacted lots of birdlife. The high water also opened up some normally unassessable coves. Bird life was readily viewable, to say the least.
I captured photos of Indigo Bunting, Prothonotary Warbler, and a family of Wood Ducks, as well as the eagles Great Egrets, Little Green Heron and such. My rant is that NO ONE ELSE, SAVE MY WIFE AND I ON THE TANDEM KAYAK, saw these wonderous birds. Now I will grant, the Wood Ducks are well camouflaged, but really the Bright Blue and Striking Yellow birds?
In our group I, too often, get asked about what camera or lens allow me to get such photographs. No one seems to SEE the birds I photograph.
The birds, the scenes are all about us. Just stop, open your eyes.
Without a doubt, in my opinion, the most important element of the camera is the loose nut on this side of the view finder.
To support my rant, I will post my images.
Yesterday my wife and I participated in an friendly gathering of friends-with-kayaks on Taylorsville Lake Ky. This particular lake, and exact boat launch ramp, was selected for it has an Bald Eagle Nest at it with two chicks and two lovely very attentive parents.
The chicks are not really chicks now, as honestly healthy fledglings. But all still living close to or in the nest.
But I digress. The group evolved from an twice monthly hike, overly hot weather, and desire to "see something different". My wife was the roatating hike leader, and transformed this meeting into the floatilla.
47 mile road trip.
10 individual participants
6 vehicle convoy
8 individual boats
1 tandem kayak
2 canoes
5 kayaks
3 hour (approximately) tour
As predicted, the Bald Eagles behaved well, giving everyone plenty of opportunities to view and photograph them, at the very start of the float. The group quickly headed off into the, shall we say, wet hinderlands. The lake rose over 7 feet in the previous 12 hours, and was still raising, thanks to remnants of tropical storm Cindy. As the lake is a manmade lake surrounded by farm lands and wilderness, the water impacted lots of birdlife. The high water also opened up some normally unassessable coves. Bird life was readily viewable, to say the least.
I captured photos of Indigo Bunting, Prothonotary Warbler, and a family of Wood Ducks, as well as the eagles Great Egrets, Little Green Heron and such. My rant is that NO ONE ELSE, SAVE MY WIFE AND I ON THE TANDEM KAYAK, saw these wonderous birds. Now I will grant, the Wood Ducks are well camouflaged, but really the Bright Blue and Striking Yellow birds?
In our group I, too often, get asked about what camera or lens allow me to get such photographs. No one seems to SEE the birds I photograph.
The birds, the scenes are all about us. Just stop, open your eyes.
Without a doubt, in my opinion, the most important element of the camera is the loose nut on this side of the view finder.
To support my rant, I will post my images.
Jun 25, 2017 08:53:22 #
Keldon
Loc: Yukon, B.C.
I have noticed the same thing time and time again, people look but they do not see.
Jun 25, 2017 09:00:10 #
As teachers say, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him think.
Jun 25, 2017 09:13:32 #
The eye, because you have to be able to see, and then the finger, to control the timing. The rest isn't anywhere near as relevant.
Jun 25, 2017 09:28:02 #
People nowadays seem to worry far too much about what other's are doing. Did you and your wife enjoy the trip? Then stop judging other's and enjoy the photo oops with someone special in your life.
Relax, be patient, and enjoy life. It is too short to get worked up about other's. Besides, they probably had more fun than you because they weren't worried about you or trying to place judgement.
Relax, be patient, and enjoy life. It is too short to get worked up about other's. Besides, they probably had more fun than you because they weren't worried about you or trying to place judgement.
Jun 25, 2017 10:12:04 #
If I can ask, was that an I-Phone or a Galaxy S-8 for those Pictures? JUST KIDDING!!
I like the Green Heron - very nice.
I like the Green Heron - very nice.
Jun 25, 2017 10:16:19 #
Bozsik wrote:
Then stop judging other's
Strange, I didn't see it as judging others as much as the frustration one gets when they have worked on their car all day washing and polishing, and then the neighbor comes out after watching the ballgame and drinking beer and asks if you will help them shine their car that way...Burrp.
Jun 25, 2017 11:10:43 #
SS319 wrote:
If I can ask, was that an I-Phone or a Galaxy S-8 for those Pictures? JUST KIDDING!!
I like the Green Heron - very nice.
I like the Green Heron - very nice.
Good question! Actually an old instamatic with an magnifing glass taped over the lens for telefocal effect!
Jun 25, 2017 11:15:24 #
SS319 wrote:
Strange, I didn't see it as judging others as much as the frustration one gets when they have worked on their car all day washing and polishing, and then the neighbor comes out after watching the ballgame and drinking beer and asks if you will help them shine their car that way...Burrp.
Ever notice how judgemental people who scream, "Don't be so JUDGEMENTAL!" come across?
Not judging, just saying!
Jun 25, 2017 17:20:46 #
Jun 26, 2017 09:16:19 #
Not to be judgmental of your rant but has it occurred to you that the other people simply are not as much into birds as you are. I am sure they saw them but just didn't care as much as you do/did. I love photography but really don't have much interest in birds. It amazes me to see photos on the forum every day of the most common birds sitting at a feeder. I am amazed at the oohs and aahs from other, birders, at the photos of a robin or sparrow drinking water. But it doesn't bother me seeing the photos. I am sure not every UHH member is into macro photography or flower photography as I am. We each have differing interests. Not a problem.
Dennis
Dennis
Jun 26, 2017 10:25:25 #
UXOEOD wrote:
Forgive my occassional rant, please, but.... br b... (show quote)
My art teacher in college used to say, everything man creates is art, the question is whether it is good or bad. Sounds like they even missed the very first step. There is a big difference between shooting photographs and creating art. A few weeks ago, Marilyn and I spent three days just taking photos of hummingbirds. We took notes on the best results and then carefully began to create art. It is easy to point and shoot, not so easy to get great photos.
Jun 26, 2017 12:00:24 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Not to be judgmental of your rant but has it occur... (show quote)
Valid point, save one minor point....the kayakers specifically went to this lake to specifically "bird". While the Eagles were the initial bait, the lake is well known for its wide diverse bird life.
It would be like you taking me to an "insect zoo" and me failing to see the bugs, and complain to you for lack of interesting bugs.
Jun 26, 2017 12:02:38 #
RickL wrote:
My art teacher in college used to say, everything man creates is art, the question is whether it is good or bad. Sounds like they even missed the very first step. There is a big difference between shooting photographs and creating art. A few weeks ago, Marilyn and I spent three days just taking photos of hummingbirds. We took notes on the best results and then carefully began to create art. It is easy to point and shoot, not so easy to get great photos.
RickL, you are very correct, and most of my photos prove how easy it is to photograph birds, but how hard it is to get a GOOD image.
Jun 26, 2017 12:04:59 #
mrpentaxk5ii wrote:
You have some great birds to photograph, but a better camera would help.
Yes. I am thinking if upgrading my long lens, I found one of my old tri-focal eyeglass lens, multiple focus lengths in one lens, LOOK OUT!
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