Yellowstone photography tips for best times
Jul 19, 2020 16:46:35 #
pmorin wrote:
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/
https://yellowstone.net/intro/hayden-valley/
After some more research I’ve found that the canyon pack of wolves is no more. The Lamar Valley pack is strongest and has been seen often lately. But I would still start South and work my way north.
Jul 20, 2020 04:09:27 #
The Lamar Valley pack has reportedly relocated to Cooke City area, all three of them. The Junction Butte, over 30 in strength, (Lamar Valley) and the Wapiti, fewer pups and more adults, (Hell Roaring) packs are the dominate and pack territories overlap. The Wapiti typically spend summer in Hayden. Fair amount of pack movement.
Yellowstonewolf.org, updated a couple times per year, or for more current movement use YellowstoneReports.com Subscription required.
Yellowstonewolf.org, updated a couple times per year, or for more current movement use YellowstoneReports.com Subscription required.
Jul 20, 2020 05:46:13 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Cubanphoto wrote:
A few days ago Petunia_in NY ( sorry if I miss spe... (show quote)
Here you go. Good luck and keep on shooting until the end.
https://www.travellikeanna.com/photo-guide-to-yellowstone/
Jul 20, 2020 08:47:09 #
mizzee
Loc: Boston,Ma
I’d rent a lens for the 7000 for added reach. I had a 7000 when we went to Yellowstone and rented a long lens; I forget which. The wildlife is a fair distance away, well, most of of the time!
Jul 20, 2020 08:56:20 #
Bird Dawg
Loc: Georgia
Use Gypsy Guide App while in the park. Very helpful. You are in for a treat. In GT we took a float trip down the river and got some awesome photo opps.
Jul 20, 2020 10:44:59 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
For wildlife I like the previous suggestion of the 200-500 mounted on your 7000 and shooting from your car with a bean bag will be appropriate in many circumstances. Also carry a good tripod though for times when you have time and place for that set up. I was there last year with a zoom to 600mm lens and found it to work in most cases but I was still to far for a lot of shots. I did shoot a lot from inside the car as well, but there were times when the wildlife was 200 or so yards from a parking spot with room (and time) to set up a tripod to get the shot.
Jul 20, 2020 11:14:26 #
tomad wrote:
For wildlife I like the previous suggestion of the... (show quote)
Thank you. Did you rent your 600mm? If yes, where from?
Jul 20, 2020 11:15:29 #
Bird Dawg wrote:
Use Gypsy Guide App while in the park. Very helpful. You are in for a treat. In GT we took a float trip down the river and got some awesome photo opps.
Thank you. It is an App I presume?
Jul 20, 2020 11:36:20 #
tomad
Loc: North Carolina
Cubanphoto wrote:
Thank you. Did you rent your 600mm? If yes, where from?
No, I used my bridge camera has a zoom that goes to 600mm. I just meant that for wildlife, the longer the lens the better. I haven't used them but Lensrentals is the one I hear most photographers using for rental equipment.
My bridge camera Sony RX10 IV has a 24-600 built in lens and in decent light can be hand held at 600mm with no problems so it is an excellent all in one travel camera for both landscapes and wildlife. The only drawback is that it has a smaller sensor than your cameras. That limits the print size somewhat, increases the noise on low light shots, and doesn't produce as nice of a bokeh as larger sensors.
You could also rent this camera, but I wouldn't recommend taking a camera you are unfamiliar with on a trip. It (especially Sony cameras) have a bit of a menu learning curve.
Jul 20, 2020 11:37:12 #
Cubanphoto wrote:
Do you have a recommendation to read about shooting the stars?
This should keep you busy.
https://www.wikihow.com/Photograph-the-Night-Sky
https://www.lightstalking.com/bite-size-tips-build-workflow-post-production/
http://makezine.com/projects/how-to-capture-breathtaking-time-lapses-of-the-night-sky/
http://www.popphoto.com/how-to/2013/06/how-to-shoot-epic-landscape-photos-night-sky
http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/night-sky/?sf4138099=1
http://iso.500px.com/a-day-in-the-life-of-astrophotographer-aaron-groen/?utm_campaign=nov132014digest&utm_content=CTAbutton_aaronjgroen_500pxProfilepage&utm_medium=email&utm_source=500px
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/tips-for-post-processing-your-constellation-photos/
http://petapixel.com/2014/01/29/picking-great-lens-milky-way-photography/
http://www.borrowlenses.com/blog/2013/05/the-best-lenses-for-night-photography-a-case-for-rokinon-primes/
http://www.picturecorrect.com/tips/star-trail-photography-tips/
http://photography.tutsplus.com/tutorials/how-to-set-up-your-digital-slr-for-night-photography--cms-24099
Jul 20, 2020 11:49:34 #
tomad wrote:
No, I used my bridge camera has a zoom that goes t... (show quote)
Thanks again for the advice. I will stick with the Nikon and check Lensrental
Jul 20, 2020 12:09:28 #
I've been to Yellowstone three times and I like to take pictures of animals. Rent or buy a zoom lens of at least a maximum focal length of 400mm. 500 - 600mm would be significantly better. You won't regret it. One word of caution though: long lenses require fast shutter speeds and a steady hand or tripod/monopod for sharp pictures. A bit of pre-trip practice would be a really good idea. A little personal story: When I got my 500mm lens I thought it was a bummer until I learned to shoot at higher shutter speeds and really concentrate on holding steady. My monopod is one of my best friends these days. Have a great time. Yellowstone is one of the best places on earth.
Jul 20, 2020 12:24:40 #
rwww80a
Loc: Hampton, NH
Leave the Tamron 24-70 f2.8 home.
Take the 18 -105 instead. Better for scenic shots.
Take the 18 -105 instead. Better for scenic shots.
Jul 20, 2020 17:02:31 #
Don't forget: Early morning and late afternoon provide the best light for photos and is always the most likely time for wildlife to be sighted. I have been to Yellowstone and the Tetons multiple times and have never been disappointed. My preference is the Tetons. I could go there every year.
Jul 20, 2020 18:19:44 #
Keep in mind that no matter what we shoot, it is never long enough! I wanted to shoot mountain goats from our house rental in Gardiner, Mt. and on the road in front of Mt. Barronnette. The threesome was with a 600F4 E and a 1.7X.
In the second shot, which is a two shot composite, is from over a mile across the Yellowstone River on Mt Sepulcher with same lens and a 2X.
The big pic was at around 30mm and the smaller one was with the 600. The little red star was the approx location of the two goats. Not overly sharp. (Electric Peak in the back right.)
Point is that they're never long enough.
I usually keep a 200-500 on my FF which gives me more flexibility for those closer shots.
In the second shot, which is a two shot composite, is from over a mile across the Yellowstone River on Mt Sepulcher with same lens and a 2X.
The big pic was at around 30mm and the smaller one was with the 600. The little red star was the approx location of the two goats. Not overly sharp. (Electric Peak in the back right.)
Point is that they're never long enough.
I usually keep a 200-500 on my FF which gives me more flexibility for those closer shots.
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