Yellowstone photography tips for best times
Jul 19, 2020 09:57:21 #
A few days ago Petunia_in NY ( sorry if I miss spelled it) asked for advice for traveling to Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. I will be the at the same time (LOL) and also have questions. I will post twice to keep answers to my topics from getting mixed :
1. Considering the two main roads of Yellowstone are a complete circle forming a basic "8": in which direction (clockwise or counter clockwise) is best to travel each for best lighting for photography.
The responses can be different for the lower part (Old Faithful to the Canyon) than the upper (Canyon to Mammoth).
Since the road from Canyon to Roosevelt Tower is closed this year, the upper may not have different options.
1. Considering the two main roads of Yellowstone are a complete circle forming a basic "8": in which direction (clockwise or counter clockwise) is best to travel each for best lighting for photography.
The responses can be different for the lower part (Old Faithful to the Canyon) than the upper (Canyon to Mammoth).
Since the road from Canyon to Roosevelt Tower is closed this year, the upper may not have different options.
Jul 19, 2020 10:47:39 #
Hi HH,
2. I am taking my D750 and D7000. I also have a D90 with 18-105 lens but as of now not making the trip. The D750 has a Tamron 24-70 f2.8. The D700 has the 55-200 f4-5.6.
I want to cover as many shots as possible in the park (landscape, wildlife and some astrophotography). Should I consider renting a lens for the D7000. Which do you recommend? Where is a good place to rent from? Consider the D90 as an option.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
2. I am taking my D750 and D7000. I also have a D90 with 18-105 lens but as of now not making the trip. The D750 has a Tamron 24-70 f2.8. The D700 has the 55-200 f4-5.6.
I want to cover as many shots as possible in the park (landscape, wildlife and some astrophotography). Should I consider renting a lens for the D7000. Which do you recommend? Where is a good place to rent from? Consider the D90 as an option.
Thank you in advance for your responses.
Jul 19, 2020 10:59:52 #
Wildlife is often very far away, except bison which block the road, and sometimes a bear near the road which causes a bear jam on the road so you usually are far away. I rented a 400mm from lens rental, very reasonable price, i think $45 per week. But even with a 2x doubler most wildlife was too far away to be worth it. I'd stick with landscape, normal to wide and forget about the long lenses.
Jul 19, 2020 11:00:36 #
Jul 19, 2020 11:09:11 #
Rent a 200-500, mount on your 7000. You will not get everything, but a lot - functionally 750mm. I do the same with my D7200. Particularly good operating from a vehicle with a beanbag.
Jul 19, 2020 11:11:39 #
DaveO wrote:
What is it that you think you're missing??
A lenses for wildlife and Milky Way.
No?
Jul 19, 2020 11:12:55 #
quixdraw wrote:
Rent a 200-500, mount on your 7000. You will not get everything, but a lot - functionally 750mm. I do the same with my D7200. Particularly good operating from a vehicle with a beanbag.
Interesting! You actually have a bean bag, sor support?
Jul 19, 2020 11:17:56 #
Cubanphoto wrote:
A lenses for wildlife and Milky Way.
No?
No?
The 24-70 will work on stars. For wildlife, whatever we get is never long enough, so I'd rent a 200-500.
Jul 19, 2020 11:36:46 #
If you click on your user name and then click on “topics created” you can see all your posted threads.
They are also under “recent topics” (top of page) though you will have to scroll a little.
Have fun on your trip, Yellowstone is awesome.
They are also under “recent topics” (top of page) though you will have to scroll a little.
Have fun on your trip, Yellowstone is awesome.
Jul 19, 2020 11:50:47 #
DaveO wrote:
The 24-70 will work on stars. For wildlife, whatever we get is never long enough, so I'd rent a 200-500.
Do you have a recommendation to read about shooting the stars?
Jul 19, 2020 11:52:02 #
BassmanBruce wrote:
If you click on your user name and then click on “topics created” you can see all your posted threads.
They are also under “recent topics” (top of page) though you will have to scroll a little.
Have fun on your trip, Yellowstone is awesome.
They are also under “recent topics” (top of page) though you will have to scroll a little.
Have fun on your trip, Yellowstone is awesome.
Thank you
Jul 19, 2020 12:02:29 #
Cubanphoto wrote:
I tried to post this early but I see it was not po... (show quote)
If it were me I would start in Haden Valley. The chances of seeing wolves there are much better in the morning. Bring along wide and long zoom lens, you’ll need them. Here’s a link to site describing what you’ll see. I wouldn’t worry so much about the light, you make do with what’s available and you will still get fabulous photos.
https://yellowstone.net/intro/hayden-valley/
Jul 19, 2020 12:08:31 #
quixdraw wrote:
Rent a 200-500, mount on your 7000. You will not get everything, but a lot - functionally 750mm. I do the same with my D7200. Particularly good operating from a vehicle with a beanbag.
Quixdraw,
Since your response, I started looking at bean bags! I didn't know their use in photography. Thank you.
Jul 19, 2020 13:12:21 #
Cubanphoto wrote:
Quixdraw,
Since your response, I started looking at bean bags! I didn't know their use in photography. Thank you.
Since your response, I started looking at bean bags! I didn't know their use in photography. Thank you.
A piece similar to this over your car window is another way to stabilize. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-x-3-ft-Foam-Tube-Pipe-Insulation-R3-0-4-Pack-P21EB/205181986
Jul 19, 2020 15:06:28 #
Cubanphoto wrote:
Do you have a recommendation to read about shooting the stars?
I do not, but there are a number of members here who do. You can also google astrophotography and find that they often recommend 18 or 20mm lenses, usually use them with a larger aperture, manual focus and extended exposure times. In my mind, the 24-70 2.8 will fill in adequately until you decide to seriously pursue the hobby.
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