OnTheFly Loc: Tennessee

Thanks MtnMan

MtnMan Loc: ID

I am happy with auto white balance 99% of the time.

If I expect a real keeper shot I shoot in RAW and play with it later.

If the shot has a lot of white (like the example below) I'll up the EV or bracket.

Gitchigumi Loc: Wake Forest, NC

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Phil... I visited your website as was amazed at the variety and quality of the wildlife photos there. GREAT work!!!

Question... what camera and lenses do you use? The clarity and sharpness of your photos are outstanding! That is something that has so far eluded me. I will keep trying, though...

MT Shooter Loc: Montana

About 2/3 my shooting is wildlife with long lenses. The number one thing I use is Aperture Priority (mostly from F8 to F11) as I find it most important to control depth of field with these lenses. I make sure my shutter speed is at least the focal length of the lens by adjusting the ISO to the lighting I have to work with. I usually use spot metering because it actually covers a fairly large area on lenses from 500 to 800mm. And I set my WB to automatic so I do not have to worry about it. I also shoot in RAW so I can make the tweaks I need to make later on. And except for BIF shots, I ALWAYS shoot wildlife from a tripod.
Good luck

Fergus Loc: Westfield,IN

Evie
The shot of the tiny bird is really extra special. I think it's a warbler of some kind.

PAO Loc: Lewiston NY

Eugene,

I too have missed many opportunities with manual settings. Usually will just set the camera to 1/500 sec shutter priority and go from there. I found this to be the best for me.

sleepy51 Loc: Makoshika Park--Montana

I always leave my auto-focus on, whenever I shoot wildlife in the Wild, if I'm shooting in a Zoo I use Manual. This is what happens when I try doing "Both".

My Blurry Bear


Yellowstone Park

Swamp Gator Loc: Coastal South Carolina

Thanks very much for your interest and kind words about my photos, I appreciate it.

I use Canon 7D bodies and most of the photos are taken with a Canon 300 4 with a Canon 1.4 extender attached.
For closer subjects I usually have a Canon 70-200 2.8 on the second 7D camera.

OnTheFly Loc: Tennessee

Very nice

buglinbilly Loc: Murray, Utah

My main interest in photography is shooting wildlife. I am just a beginner and I have a lot to learn, but I most shoot in the aperture setting with as low of ISO as possible.

I try hard to shoot off a tripod, as I too normally shoot with a big lens.

I spend a great deal of time on pronghorns. They are easy to shoot once you learn the secrets of getting close, as there is usually very good light.


I most often shoot most of my pronghorn photos from blinds


Mule deer are another favorite, but one needs to be mobil most of the time to get them.


Getting close with mule deer is easier achieved in the rut.




Birds make wonder subjects to practice on, as they seem to be abundant almost everywhere.


And one last thing I learned about wildlife photography is that getting close is as important as all the other stuff, including equipment and how to use it.

twna Loc: Western Colorado

These are very nice shots. And to everyone else who has commented here, thanks for sharing your expertise. It is so helpful to hear from you all.

PipesCJ7 Loc: Cordova, Alaska/Shoreline, WA/ Merritt, BC

Not sure what camera and lens you use? I shoot wildlife and high speed sports. Use a Nikon D3 and 200x400VR set on Auto. let the technology take over and you will get amazing results.

OnTheFly Loc: Tennessee

Nice shots.

OnTheFly Loc: Tennessee

I use a Nikon D3000 (thinking of upgrading) and my wildlife lense would be the Nikor 55 to 300.

OnTheFly Loc: Tennessee

I think that is where I will start.