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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by Jakki » Wed May 04, 2011 2:51 am

waooo, nice capture...


i am also looking to buy a good camera.

can you please let me know your camera model and used accessories...

Thanks.

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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by Sakobav » Wed May 04, 2011 4:04 am

jakki

Do some research on this forum there are few recommendations and there are other sites like
http://www.dpreview.com/

If you want one stop site for all the info and for various budgets and types of cameras

http://kenrockwell.com/

Again its best to learn basics of photography first and what exactly you want to shoot. Expensive cameras doesnt mean great photo - its the person behind the camera and skills that matter. Importantly budget is a factor whether its DSLR or point and shoot you want?



Others can chime in also

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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by hvj1 » Wed May 04, 2011 11:18 am

ngrewal wrote:http://kenrockwell.com/

Again its best to learn basics of photography first and what exactly you want to shoot. Expensive cameras doesnt mean great photo - its the person behind the camera and skills that matter. Importantly budget is a factor whether its DSLR or point and shoot you want?
Sound advice.
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by prashantsingh » Wed May 18, 2011 8:16 am

Truly Blue (Indian)
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by srswamy » Mon May 23, 2011 1:00 pm

prashantsingh wrote:But the one just before sunset was truly beautiful.
Saras Cranes . Enchanting , elegant and full of grace. The tallest birds of flight.
A very nice "eye" there Prashant sir :)
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by srswamy » Thu Jun 02, 2011 7:27 pm

Here are few of my "clicks". Though I am no expert, I just thought I will share a few with you :) please pardon me.

[img2=http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af3 ... /Woods.jpg]Enchanting woods[/img2]

[img2=http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af3 ... s/Goat.jpg]Mountain Goat[/img2]

[img2=http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af3 ... telope.jpg]Look at the horns[/img2]

[img2=http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af3 ... Flying.jpg]Birds in action[/img2]

Sorry for not being able to do the full justice in the above pic, due to the lack of expertise.

[img2=http://i1019.photobucket.com/albums/af3 ... olours.jpg]Woods in the evening[/img2]
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by prashantsingh » Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:00 pm

sr swamy.
Thats an Ibex with those beautiful long horns.

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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by srswamy » Thu Jun 02, 2011 10:23 pm

prashantsingh wrote:sr swamy.
Thats an Ibex with those beautiful long horns.
@Prashanth ji,

Right!!! That's an Ibex. If I remember it right, it is Caucasian Tur. Not sure though, forgot the family.
I saw them in the Zoo in Munich, Germany. The horns were too captivating, so made a photo trophy for myself :)

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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by eljefe » Fri Jun 03, 2011 5:56 pm

Daghestani Tur?
Heard it being called that by a Daghestani I met recently.
deserves a nice 7x64mm, on a classical 98 DSB Mauser action.
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by srswamy » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:13 pm

eljefe wrote:Daghestani Tur?
Heard it being called that by a Daghestani I met recently.
Caucasian Tur = Capra caucasica
Daghestan Tur = Capra cylindricornis
eljefe wrote: deserves a nice 7x64mm, on a classical 98 DSB Mauser action.
Deserves??? :?: :shock: :evil: Wren and Martin, to rescue here too!!!!
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by eljefe » Fri Jun 03, 2011 6:51 pm

Considering the territory they're found in, yup, would be a good choice, the 7 mil
Ok, a 800mm Tamron for those of us who want it that way? but will have a lot of mm short.
I am NOT going to correct that man-He is 6'6', built like a tank, and sells huuge knives for a living.
Wren& Martin?too sacrosant to use in more than 1 thread.
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by Vikram » Sat Jun 04, 2011 2:33 pm

It ain’t over ’til it’s over! "Rocky,Rocky,Rocky....."

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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by srswamy » Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:48 pm

Thanks Vikram ji, for the link. I did notice this one and this one too
Excellent links, in deed. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by shadow » Wed Jun 08, 2011 6:40 pm

Dear Comrades,

After seeing the some beautiful pics posted by you, am encouraged to post a few clicks of mine shot from Sony Cybershot & Canon Xs 20D. Well I have clicked them on "Auto" mode :oops:

Havent had the patience yet to learn this form of shooting. Am nowhere daring to compare it with other experts here. Pls pardon me if it offends even the basics of photography :stupid:

My recent trip to Gir clicked with Canon
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ISCKON in Delhi
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Sunrise in Gir Forest
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It was in December & we could see the fog on the river in Gir
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Pigeon
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On our way back from Somnath to Gir. Spotted 3 jackals crossing the road & by the time I could grab the camera they disappeared
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My visit to Kodaikanal
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Not sure what bird it is - shot in Gir
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Couldnt get a clear shot as my cousin disturbed its peace & it shyed away :(
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Shot with Sony Cybershot in Khajiar
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Not sure what bird it is
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park
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Wilderness...
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Sea gulls shot in Dubai
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After what our members have posted, these pics are as good as a 3 year old kid with a camera, but am equally enthusiastic of sharing it :P

Based on the feedback, will dare to post more pics. I do have better clicks, but they are not wildlife related.

Am now determined to attend Canon workshop to put my prosumer to good use & read the manual too :D

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Re: Wildlife Photography

Post by Vikram » Wed Jun 08, 2011 7:39 pm

Very nice pictures,Rup, and I think you are being modest.Keep them coming and thanks for sharing.

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