This never happened to me before
Feb 17, 2015 19:16:50 #
I've been a member of the San Diego Zoo and the Safari Park for the last three years. Between the two parks I make about 10 trips a year. Until last Friday all those trips were made with a Nikon D7000 with a 55-300mm lens. In all those trips nobody else with a camera has ever asked me a photography related question. On Friday I go to the Safari Park to shoot photos of the lion cubs with my new Sigma 150-600 Sport and Nikon D3 mounted on a tripod with gimbal mount (read big rig). Not ten minutes after setting up I have people asking me all kinds of questions from what aperture should I use on this shot (that depends) to how much did you pay for that lens (more than I could afford) to how come my camera isn't working (turned out it was a bad memory card). That's never happened to me before. It was a little strange but flattering at the same time.
Feb 17, 2015 19:26:18 #
That's what the old man said when his horse died: Funny,never did that before!
Feb 17, 2015 19:29:14 #
I'm
It was probably the "Big lens," and the gimbal mount that brought attention to the fact that you are a serious photography. They're probably used to seeing P&Ss, or DSLRs with normal lenses.
jkm757 wrote:
I've been a member of the San Diego Zoo and the Sa... (show quote)
It was probably the "Big lens," and the gimbal mount that brought attention to the fact that you are a serious photography. They're probably used to seeing P&Ss, or DSLRs with normal lenses.
Feb 17, 2015 19:44:05 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
jkm757 wrote:
I've been a member of the San Diego Zoo and the Sa... (show quote)
Didn't you know?!? As soon as one buys a big lense, one is automaticly elevated the the rank of top pro! You have been made a guru sought by many. Who else would have a big lense like that?
Actual, nobody knows why people make that assumption. I know you would not break out the bucks without knowing why you want or need that lense (you're an UHH!). I hope you will post some of those photos so the rest of us, that do not have such a lense, can drool over them.
Feb 17, 2015 20:03:48 #
Exactly the same today. As soon as I put my 300mm back into the backpack and took out the Tamron 150-600mm, the questions started.
At one point a lady with binoculars asked if I could tell her if the bird across the lake had a black head. (It did)
Next a guy and his wife saw me getting shots of the baby alligator on the log and asked " Do you sell your photos?"
Another stood by and watched silently and then asked "Would you mind if I saw the last couple of pictures you took?"
Sarge69
At one point a lady with binoculars asked if I could tell her if the bird across the lake had a black head. (It did)
Next a guy and his wife saw me getting shots of the baby alligator on the log and asked " Do you sell your photos?"
Another stood by and watched silently and then asked "Would you mind if I saw the last couple of pictures you took?"
Sarge69
Feb 17, 2015 20:14:28 #
"I don't think that guy has an IPhone, Mable."
We were out in the Mojave Desert this weekend because the kids and friends were out there with their dirt toys.
I saw it as a chance to check on the bloom first hand, and try some stars.
I was walking around shooting some of the early bloomers and one of the gals asked me if I was a Photographer.
I told her no, just and enthusiastic Grandpa and a rank amiture.
But when the serious lenses emerge, people get really curious.
Love the Lion photograph.
:thumbup:
We were out in the Mojave Desert this weekend because the kids and friends were out there with their dirt toys.
I saw it as a chance to check on the bloom first hand, and try some stars.
I was walking around shooting some of the early bloomers and one of the gals asked me if I was a Photographer.
I told her no, just and enthusiastic Grandpa and a rank amiture.
But when the serious lenses emerge, people get really curious.
Love the Lion photograph.
:thumbup:
Feb 17, 2015 20:19:51 #
jkm757 wrote:
I've been a member of the San Diego Zoo and the Sa... (show quote)
The picture is really good. I can see why you went.
Feb 17, 2015 20:41:02 #
Same thing has happened to me since I got a Sigma 150-500. I'm an automatic expert. It's kind of cool at first, but it does take time away from your photography...
Feb 17, 2015 20:58:34 #
DaveO wrote:
That's what the old man said when his horse died: Funny,never did that before!
For some reason your comment about the horse dying reminded me of the opening scene of a Jack Nicholson film called Going South. Jacks horse dies at a very unfortunate moment. I thought it was a great opening scene. The rest of the movie was just as good.
Feb 17, 2015 21:22:20 #
Indi wrote:
I'm
It was probably the "Big lens," and the gimbal mount that brought attention to the fact that you are a serious photography. They're probably used to seeing P&Ss, or DSLRs with normal lenses.
It was probably the "Big lens," and the gimbal mount that brought attention to the fact that you are a serious photography. They're probably used to seeing P&Ss, or DSLRs with normal lenses.
I think your right about the "Big Lens" Indi. After reading what some of the other members had to say that shoot with a big lens, being the answer man seems to come with the territory.
Feb 17, 2015 21:29:20 #
I've had similar experiences at the zoo. The size of the crowd is another factor. Aside from better light, that's another good reason to go early or late, when the crowd is smaller.
Feb 17, 2015 21:35:15 #
jkm757 wrote:
For some reason your comment about the horse dying reminded me of the opening scene of a Jack Nicholson film called Going South. Jacks horse dies at a very unfortunate moment. I thought it was a great opening scene. The rest of the movie was just as good.
It just kind of crossed my mind. Had to same something inane because I get the same response when I use my Sig 150-500. I'm careful not to say too much due to the fact that I'm so far from being an expert that it's pathetic. The less I say,the less I can give myself away! It does make me try to be slower and a little more deliberate. As soon as the weather clears, I'll be hard at work trying to sharpen my skills and hopefully my pictures.
Feb 17, 2015 21:35:46 #
wdross wrote:
Didn't you know?!? As soon as one buys a big lense, one is automaticly elevated the the rank of top pro! You have been made a guru sought by many. Who else would have a big lense like that?
Actual, nobody knows why people make that assumption. I know you would not break out the bucks without knowing why you want or need that lense (you're an UHH!). I hope you will post some of those photos so the rest of us, that do not have such a lense, can drool over them.
Actual, nobody knows why people make that assumption. I know you would not break out the bucks without knowing why you want or need that lense (you're an UHH!). I hope you will post some of those photos so the rest of us, that do not have such a lense, can drool over them.
Here's a link to the first photos I posted here on UHH the other day.
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-284840-1.html
Feb 17, 2015 21:41:27 #
sarge69 wrote:
Exactly the same today. As soon as I put my 300mm ... (show quote)
Did you show him? Did he have any comments?
Feb 17, 2015 21:45:55 #
SonnyE wrote:
"I don't think that guy has an IPhone, Mable.... (show quote)
Your right about the curious people when the big lens comes out SonnyE. Thanks for the compliment on the photo.
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