What’s the secret of wildlife?
Eric, from my experience photographing wildlife in the wild, you need to
invest way more time than you do for other types of outdoor photography. It
helps to know the habits of the animals you're photographing. Many times in
Denali, I've sat quietly waiting for a wildlife scene to develop, knowing
animals are in the area but the situation never developed. And
photographing wildlife with others is almost impossible unless you're all
like minded.
That said, you need to go to an area that has animals - the reason I've gone
to Alaska several times.
Kenneth Waller
http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller
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From: "Eric Weir" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: A new year's resolution already
On Jan 11, 2015, at 6:14 PM, Ken Waller <[email protected]> wrote:
For the majority of us, photography is simply a pastime to be enjoyed
with other enjoyable activities in life. For me it's a great reason to
get out in the woods and experience nature and to capture some of those
moments to enjoy later and share with others.
I don’t get out into the woods as often as I’d like, but fairly often
still. I’ve done a fair bit of shooting late spring/summer/early fall, and
have a few images of which I’m fond, exclusively landscape. The last few
times, after leaf fall, there has been almost no wildlife. I recall
hearing grouse drumming off in the distance on one hike, and that’s been
about it. But these have been with a group, which is always on the move,
with pretty constant talking. Several times, hiking in the Smokies by
myself, I’ve encountered bear, a few times relatively up close. But that
was before I started carrying my camera. What’s the secret of wildlife?
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Eric Weir
Decatur, GA USA
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“...we are a form of invitation to others and to otherness..."
- David Whyte
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