Wildlife Photography

[theairgunsniper]

i too love photography a lot specially macro, hdr photography, night photography are my favorite bought a cam recently fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr 250 super macro lens 2.2x i first saw the camera here on indiansforguns.com on a post posted by ashron a beautiful cam i must say here are some of the pictures i clicked with it
dragonfly macro fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr 250
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF1529.jpg
dragonfly macro2 fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr250
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF1522.jpg
common housefly macro fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr250
jumping spider macro fujifilm hs10 and raynox dcr 250
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF0361.jpg
hdr( high dynamic range) nikon p100 3 shot hdr -2 to +2 ev steps
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... mapped.jpg
moon shot focal length 720mm fujifilm hs10
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF0435.jpg
dove sony dsc h20 my first cam 10x optical zoom
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... 29copy.jpg

[fantumfan2003]

tas

Fantastic pic.....this.....



Have you done any PP on this ?

I think I will go for the HS10. How much did you pay and where did you buy it ?

M.

i too love photography a lot specially macro, hdr photography, night photography are my favorite bought a cam recently fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr 250 super macro lens 2.2x i first saw the camera here on indiansforguns.com on a post posted by ashron a beautiful cam i must say here are some of the pictures i clicked with it
dragonfly macro fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr 250
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF1529.jpg
dragonfly macro2 fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr250
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF1522.jpg
common housefly macro fujifilm hs10 with raynox dcr250
jumping spider macro fujifilm hs10 and raynox dcr 250
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF0361.jpg
hdr( high dynamic range) nikon p100 3 shot hdr -2 to +2 ev steps
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... mapped.jpg
moon shot focal length 720mm fujifilm hs10
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF0435.jpg
dove sony dsc h20 my first cam 10x optical zoom
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... 29copy.jpg

[theairgunsniper]

i forgot to upload the housefly pic so here it is
fujifilm hs10 and raynox dcr 250 super macro lens
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... CF0272.jpg

-- Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:26 pm --

and thanks a lot manish sir , i have sent a mail to u regarding the price check it out

[xl_target]

Congratulations hvj1.
As consumer grade DSLR cameras go, that is a very nice one. I have been considering the D5000 too.
I second fantumfan's notion that you will need a tripod if you are going to take wildlife photos.
I like Nikon's VR solution better than some of the other makes out there but VR can only do so much

Now you need to, at the very least, open a Flickr account so you can share your photos. It is free.
As fantumfan says, this has just started! Better also buy a decent external drive for backups. Your PC hard drive will be full before you know it. LOL

Looking forward to seeing more of your images.

theairgunsniper,
What HDR software are you using?

[hvj1]

Hello SSC,and airgunsniper,
What lovely photgraphs. I particularly loved the spider and your labrador. Keep it coming mate!
Vikram, XL-Target,
Thanks for the encouraging words and advice. I dont know, whether I have an 'eye' yet, believe me its the camera doing the talkin at the moment. Yes I have already got a tripod.
Regards to all

[theairgunsniper]

thanks a lot hvj1 for starting such a beautiful topic and also for your comments... now we came to know apart from guns we have so much interest in common .. ur new cam nikon d5000 is one of the best prosumer cameras in the market.. please upload more and more new pics we are eagerly waiting to see them... thanks a lot again
here are two more hdrs taken by me
camera sony dsc h20 -2 to +2ev steps
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... iper/d.jpg
18 shots -4 to +4000 shutter speeds fujifilm hs10 on a tripod
http://i755.photobucket.com/albums/xx19 ... mapped.jpg
i also have some 3d pictures took with fujifilm hs10 if some one has 3d red cyan glasses let me know i will upload them
@xl target i am using photomatix pro 3 for generating hdr images

[xl_target]

I say, tas, why have you been hiding this stuff from us?
I really liked your HDR images, especially the one of the dog.
Keep them coming guys.

[hvj1]

Hello Airgunsniper,
I just loved the 'pensive' look in your labrador's eye. Boss, I have a lot of questions for you and you are gonna teach me to shoot like you do.
1. In the picture - labrador and car, the background (compound wall) is almost sepia like, whereas the car and lab are in vibrant colours. What is the technique?
2. How do you take 3 d photographs?
And finally, please do place your photographs 'in line', you may have to resize them, this is so, that even a common passerby (lurker) can see the photographs and your talent without taking the trouble to click and wait for the photo to appear.
Regards

[Sakobav]

Great going guys and hvj..I have a Nikon D90 with 18 - 200 Nikkor lens still figuring it out. I was going for D5000 but then a friend talked me into going for D90 more manual features etc...got to figure this camera out.
BTW d5000 isnt weather proof so make sure you have proper plastic covers and clean the lens.

If you folks are in US check this place up for Cameras..its like Cabelas of cameras

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/


post more pictures
best

[hvj1]

Hello Ngrewal,
Thanks buddy for the encouragement, we happen to be sailing in the same boat. I too knew nix, before starting of. But my professional friends advised me to go for the auto camera, since it would be easier and once hooked on, it would become a passion, as I am discovering for myself. With all the encouragement from you guys out there and being inspired by fantumfan and airgunsniper, one cant but help poring through the manual at a rate of knots.

There is one extremely important point I wish to share with you all. If you notice, I started off with the birds around my house, as I was clicking away, I went back in time, when with my first air rifle, I was busy knocking these very same birds. Thrilling till you shoot the bird then morose after its dead and the interest in it has waned after the feathers turn lifeless.

Oh its so much, infinitely more pleasure to catch their vibrancy 'alive' and they get to live out their lives. As I go over my photographs again and again, I get renewed pleasure in the fact, that they are still out there, gracing the trees, chirping,cooing, and greeting the first rays of the sun.

Finally, its much easier to pull the trigger, its more difficult to get a good shot with a camera,because one has to wait and anticipate the right movement and the play of the light on their feathers to get that just right photo.
Regards

[brihacharan]

Hi hvj1,
> Great pics pal - keep shooting.
> As an erstwhile hunter turned photographer - I take the liberty of chipping in a few gyans:
1. The most important thing in wildlife photography is "COMPOSITION" - meaning framing the picture.
2. Shoot at the opportune moment to give the picture a "Story Value" - your picture should tell a story - this may require tremendous patience - but its worth it. Compare a steady shot of an Elephant Vs the Elephant spraying water or mud on itself or a raised trunk or reaching out to a succulent leaf on top of a branch.
3. If you find lenses are expensive (they are!!!) Then opt for a 2X multiplier (cheaper than a lens)
4. So if you have a 300/400mm tele lens - you mount the 2X and you get 600/800mm!!!
5. Always use a 'lens hood' - this prevents reflected glare
6. Use a tripod to steady shots - the longer the lens - more the shake it can cause.
7. Avoid un-necessary background images - this will only distract attention from the main image.
8. Try and shoot your objects from an oblique angle - instead of an frontal shot - this gives the picture perspective & depth.
> Well these are for starters - you'll develop skills as you shoot more.
9. Also bracket your shots - this means shooting one aperture more & one aperture less than the standard which your meter reads.
10. This way you may get contrasts -in lighting - adding a new dimension to your pictures.
> Keep Shooting
Cheers
Brihacharan

[hvj1]

Thanks Brihacharan.
Valuable gyaan, will begin incorporating all that you have mentioned, hopefully, results in near future will reflect the same.
Regards

[theairgunsniper]

thanks a lot xl target and hvj1 for ur lovely comments i have sent a mail to hvj1 please check it out
and here are the resized pictures as requested








a 3d images ........leaves comes out of the screen needs 3d red cyan glasses to view fujifilm hs10 on a tripod taken by me

[fantumfan2003]

The rains in the capital reminded me of putting this post.

Many new users store their camera bodies and lenses in the respective bags. Result ? Fungus on lenses elements. Whatever anyone tells you, once a lens is opened to remove the fungus (charges Rs. 1000/- minimum) the lens is never the same. foucus is out, strange noises etc...in short....prevention is better than cure....

Here is what I do and something that has worked for me for years.

Fungus needs darkness and dampness to grow so....

I store all my lenses with front and back covers removed in a small cupboard with a 5W CFL bulb lit up 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days in a year (24x7x365 is how they put it, catch isn't it ?). Some people use a zero watt (which is actually 10W or 15W) incandescent bulb and it works too. The light and lenses are arranged in such a way that light from bulb passes from front of lens and exits through the rear. Both types of bulbs raise the temperature in the cupboard which helps in reducing or eliminating moisture.

Usually I used to leave my 18-55 on my Nikon and let the light in through the front element. I do the same for my FZ28.

I use the same for my binoculars and scopes.

As an added insurance I keep two or three satchets of silica gel in the cupboard which absorb all moisture.

Commercial options available are a dehumidifier cabinet but these are expensive.

Another wordy story, I admit, but one that will prevent grief for all. Trust me seeing fungi on your lens is really heartbreaking.

M.

[Lucky Luke]

Hi Hvji

Congrats on you new equipment.

You seem to have hit upon a very popular topic. Lots of enthusiastic participants.
Here is a little bit from my side -
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While composing the picture do also keep in mind the ' Depth of Field '. DOF allows you to either isolate your subject from the surroundings or make everything inclusive. The Aperture size & the Shutter speed are the factors which control the DOF.

Maintaining a log of the Aperture & Shutter speed would give a very good idea of how they effect the final result.

Many apologies if this is case of teaching a granny how to suck an egg .. but I couldn't resist adding my 2 cents.

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@ the airgunsniper : Very impressive pics Dude ! You obviously like experimenting ..and that's the way to go.

Thanks for mentioning the HS-10 ... affordable cam and accessories and very acceptable results. The Plusses sure outnumber the Minusses. Does it shoot in RAW ?