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Nov 6, 2021 22:41:42   #
Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California
 
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to capture some images of this deer. It got me thinking. Many people have asked me how I am able to capture the images I do. Here is a sample from this morning. Nothing super exciting, but it illustrates the fact that you have to have patience when capturing wildlife. I probably stood in one spot for almost and hour. The deer was laying in the high grass, so I just hung around and watched him. During that time, I was able to capture a couple of interesting poses. But most of the hour he stayed still, except for the chewing of the plants he had acquired earlier in the morning. You just have to have a... "wait for it" moment, and be ready to depress that shutter release. Enjoy. Mule deer.


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Nov 6, 2021 23:02:33   #
luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC
 
Excellent shots!!! Your patience definitely paid off. The last one is my favorite!!!

Dodie

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Nov 6, 2021 23:04:12   #
13 Loc: I am only responsible to what I say..not what
 
Nice set of pics!

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Nov 6, 2021 23:05:51   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
Great set, Dave. Patience is something I have to work on.

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Nov 6, 2021 23:09:38   #
Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California
 
Thanks guys.

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Nov 6, 2021 23:10:56   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
This is a wonderful series. I don’t have that kind of patience, but I do admire those who do.

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Nov 6, 2021 23:16:17   #
rmalarz Loc: Tempe, Arizona
 
Patience is a virtue. All good things come to those who wait. Those two really paid off for you today.
--Bob
Bozsik wrote:
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to capture some images of this deer. It got me thinking. Many people have asked me how I am able to capture the images I do. Here is a sample from this morning. Nothing super exciting, but it illustrates the fact that you have to have patience when capturing wildlife. I probably stood in one spot for almost and hour. The deer was laying in the high grass, so I just hung around and watched him. During that time, I was able to capture a couple of interesting poses. But most of the hour he stayed still, except for the chewing of the plants he had acquired earlier in the morning. You just have to have a... "wait for it" moment, and be ready to depress that shutter release. Enjoy. Mule deer.
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to captu... (show quote)

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Nov 6, 2021 23:21:19   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Loving the last capture David... stellar acuity... fabulous earth tones latent within... you are truly a master of your craft/kit... and as such a wonderful source of inspiration for others here on UHH...

btw, that AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Nikkor on a D850 goes a long ways to validating "...how I am able to capture the images I do..." Only the AF-S 200mm f/2 Nikkor out preforms that epic 400mm f/2.8 Nikkor.
Long glass gets one up close a personal provided it is deployed with finesse.

My question is monopod or tripod? 10 lbs of glass combo with 2 lbs of camera is some serious weight.
If you are hand holding that beast you obviously invest a lot of time at the local gym...

Thank you for the inspiration David... Deeply appreciated...

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Nov 6, 2021 23:50:42   #
Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV
 
Great shots! And I completely agree about the need for patience. Add persistence and you have the full package!

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Nov 7, 2021 01:13:10   #
mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area
 
Bozsik wrote:
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to capture some images of this deer. It got me thinking. Many people have asked me how I am able to capture the images I do. Here is a sample from this morning. Nothing super exciting, but it illustrates the fact that you have to have patience when capturing wildlife. I probably stood in one spot for almost and hour. The deer was laying in the high grass, so I just hung around and watched him. During that time, I was able to capture a couple of interesting poses. But most of the hour he stayed still, except for the chewing of the plants he had acquired earlier in the morning. You just have to have a... "wait for it" moment, and be ready to depress that shutter release. Enjoy. Mule deer.
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to captu... (show quote)


Very nice!
Mundy

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Nov 7, 2021 03:03:33   #
Bozsik Loc: Orangevale, California
 
Thomas902 wrote:
Loving the last capture David... stellar acuity... fabulous earth tones latent within... you are truly a master of your craft/kit... and as such a wonderful source of inspiration for others here on UHH...

btw, that AF-S 400mm f/2.8G ED VR Nikkor on a D850 goes a long ways to validating "...how I am able to capture the images I do..." Only the AF-S 200mm f/2 Nikkor out preforms that epic 400mm f/2.8 Nikkor.
Long glass gets one up close a personal provided it is deployed with finesse.

My question is monopod or tripod? 10 lbs of glass combo with 2 lbs of camera is some serious weight.
If you are hand holding that beast you obviously invest a lot of time at the local gym...

Thank you for the inspiration David... Deeply appreciated...
Loving the last capture David... stellar acuity...... (show quote)


Gitzo tripod. I almost exclusively use a tripod. That is why I spend the extra time patiently waiting in targeted spots. It pays to do the research ahead. And thank you for your generous comments. I am always learning and trying to improve my work.

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Nov 7, 2021 05:43:13   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Bozsik wrote:
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to capture some images of this deer. It got me thinking. Many people have asked me how I am able to capture the images I do. Here is a sample from this morning. Nothing super exciting, but it illustrates the fact that you have to have patience when capturing wildlife. I probably stood in one spot for almost and hour. The deer was laying in the high grass, so I just hung around and watched him. During that time, I was able to capture a couple of interesting poses. But most of the hour he stayed still, except for the chewing of the plants he had acquired earlier in the morning. You just have to have a... "wait for it" moment, and be ready to depress that shutter release. Enjoy. Mule deer.
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to captu... (show quote)

Nice shots Dave

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Nov 7, 2021 06:29:24   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
Bozsik wrote:
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to capture some images of this deer. It got me thinking. Many people have asked me how I am able to capture the images I do. Here is a sample from this morning. Nothing super exciting, but it illustrates the fact that you have to have patience when capturing wildlife. I probably stood in one spot for almost and hour. The deer was laying in the high grass, so I just hung around and watched him. During that time, I was able to capture a couple of interesting poses. But most of the hour he stayed still, except for the chewing of the plants he had acquired earlier in the morning. You just have to have a... "wait for it" moment, and be ready to depress that shutter release. Enjoy. Mule deer.
I was out for my morning walk and stopped to captu... (show quote)



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Nov 7, 2021 07:05:25   #
nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL
 

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Nov 7, 2021 07:09:16   #
Thomas902 Loc: Washington DC
 
Thank you for the info on your support system David... Gitzo is an industry leader for sure... You are very wise to scout to find "targeted" venues... Virtually all the commercial architectural shooters I assist visit/canvass their client's location prior to the actual shoot. And they use sophisticated GPS and sun-angle aps to nail the exact moment(s) sculpting shadows will best bring out a structures outstanding features.

btw I shoot league soccer with a AF-S 200-400mm f/4G ED IR VR and Nikon D3 (7.2 lbs + 3 lbs) so I'm keenly aware of the challenge massive glass brings to the table. My solution is a SIRUI P-424 carbon fiber monopod which "Floats" 11 lbs of kit weightlessly. Oh, tripods are "verboten" on all the league's soccer pitch... presents an impact danger to players...

Looking forward to more of your splendid artistry David...
All the best on your intriguing journey...

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