shooting horses/cattle
Nov 15, 2011 07:39:03 #
What's the best angle to shoot a horse?...with a camera, of course. This also applies to cattle, I assume.
Nov 15, 2011 11:56:46 #
I think it all depends on what the pictures are for and what you are trying to emphasize. Is it going to be art, is it a sale photo, a shot of the grand champion at a show. I would look at the work of a photographer that takes photos similar to what you want to do and go from there.
Nov 15, 2011 11:59:26 #
Thanks for your reply. I Just want to do this for my own enjoyment, and increase my skill level. Ex-hubby just got a new horse.
Nov 15, 2011 12:18:57 #
nat wrote:
Thanks for your reply. I Just want to do this for my own enjoyment, and increase my skill level. Ex-hubby just got a new horse.
Make sure you post some of your work. I am looking forward to seeing it.
Nov 15, 2011 14:28:22 #
The best angle is from the side, to avoid perspective distortion. You'll want to take it when the near foreleg and the far hindleg are a bit forward, so you can see all legs clearly. The horse should be looking slightly toward you, not straight ahead or directly at you. The head should be held high, and the ears forward, showing interest in what he's looking at. While this sounds difficult, it just takes patience. If you can, have a helper stand where you want the horse to look, and get his attention with a clicking sound or a clap of the hands. If you're working alone, position the horse, then back off for the shot. When the horse moves, patiently move him back into position and try again. It may take an hour, but a horse will usually learn what you're trying to do, and reward you with the perfect shot. I've successfully posed groups of horses with this method.
Nov 15, 2011 14:34:19 #
Sounds like a project, all right! Thank you.
Hopefully the horse- and my ex- will cooperate!
If they do, I will post a photo for critique(s).
Hopefully the horse- and my ex- will cooperate!
If they do, I will post a photo for critique(s).
Nov 15, 2011 23:59:21 #
Here are a few photos as examples. The best shot would have been better yet if his left foreleg was a bit forward.
Nov 16, 2011 05:22:30 #
Nov 16, 2011 07:17:27 #
nat wrote:
What's the best angle to shoot a horse?...with a camera, of course. This also applies to cattle, I assume.
I watched them play for a while and finally scored this shot.
Love the tongue sticking out as if to say: "You can't get me."
Nov 16, 2011 08:19:54 #
Love it! Don't you ever wonder what animals are thinking when they appear to be playing?
Nov 16, 2011 09:24:06 #
Domestic animals are inquisitive by nature and will usually pose for you if you are patient. Side view is best in my opinion.
Nov 16, 2011 09:37:32 #
Those a great pictures. Love their expressions (hmm, do animals have real expressions, or do we read into them what we are looking for?)
Nov 16, 2011 09:42:56 #
well, on further thought, we certainly can tell a lot by what animals'ears are doing; and in the case of skunks, certain body language is a definite clue.
Nov 16, 2011 12:06:05 #
nat wrote:
What's the best angle to shoot a horse?...with a camera, of course. This also applies to cattle, I assume.
This is one of my favorites i had taken of my horse.
Heaven
Nov 16, 2011 12:45:58 #
When shooting cattle, I like a quartering front shot. Sometimes the south end of a cow is not very pleasant.
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