My First Gator Shots in the Wild: I just bought a Canon 40D and would appreciate some suggestions on how to improve on the shots I took of the gator.

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My First Gator Shots in the Wild

Oct 26, 2012 00:40:26 #

SANDYB Loc: HOLDEN BEACH, NC

I just bought a Canon 40D and would appreciate some suggestions on how to improve on the shots I took of the gator.

Gator sunning

Gator posing for me

Gator is about 12 feet long

Oct 26, 2012 04:45:36 #

Leicaflex Loc: Cymru

Try to get closer and use a circular polarising filter.

Oct 26, 2012 07:20:06 #

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Nice shots! They look pretty good to me for your first set. You wouldn't be able to see much in my shots. I'd be farther away.:):)
Erv

Oct 26, 2012 07:23:19 #

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Good shots!!

Oct 26, 2012 10:18:10 #

SANDYB Loc: HOLDEN BEACH, NC

Thanks for the comments!!!! I do need a filter, the sun was really bright!!!!

Oct 26, 2012 11:53:33 #

Jusoljoe Loc: Texas

Erv wrote:

Nice shots! They look pretty good to me for your first set. You wouldn't be able to see much in my shots. I'd be farther away.:):)
Erv

Pardon me for hijacking your post Erv, but I agree. Distance in this case is a good thing. Very nice shots Sandy!

Oct 26, 2012 13:05:20 #

tlbuljac Loc: Oklahoma

Play chicken and shoot from distance

Oct 27, 2012 07:43:25 #

oldtool2 Loc: South Jersey

SANDYB wrote:

I just bought a Canon 40D and would appreciate some suggestions on how to improve on the shots I took of the gator.

Very nice, you did well. I did notice that the time is off on your camera, by 12 hours I think. I would guess these were shot about noon from where the sun appears to be. Never mind, seems you corrected it on the third photo.

I would also suggest doing a tighter crop on the first photo and try to shoot early morning or in the evening. The best filter, if you choose to use one, would be a good CPL.

Enjoy your new camera. 40Ds are nice.

Jim D

Oct 27, 2012 12:01:43 #

SANDYB Loc: HOLDEN BEACH, NC

oldtool2 wrote:

quote=SANDYB I just bought a Canon 40D and would ... (show quote)

Thank you for your advice and comments. The pictures were shot about 12:30 and I just bought a Sunpak filter set, yesterday per the advice from Leicaflex . I also, thought the first photo needed to be cropped off the bottom, however I tried to leave the photos untouched until I seeked advice from the pros here at UHH!!!! Thanks again, Everyone!!!!!

Oct 27, 2012 12:21:05 #

Sunfish 33 Loc: Merritt Island, Fl

I think your shots are very good. I love the close up of the gators head. Download is very clear. :thumbup:

Oct 27, 2012 12:24:49 #

SANDYB Loc: HOLDEN BEACH, NC

Thank You All, I appreciate you taking the time to look and comment!!!

Oct 27, 2012 12:27:13 #

angler Loc: StHelens England

Good shots.

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