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Originally Posted by cadre
Personally, I like the first photo the best. I have to say, the way it's sitting makes it look more like pet than a wild animal. It looks like many of those were taken on cloudy days, which to me makes for the best light. When it's bright and sunny you end up with high contrast. I definitely suggest a long lens, it makes shooting wildlife much more exciting. You seem to be making your lens work well though, good job! 
Be careful with bears! I've never really felt like my life was in danger around a mountain lion but around a bear, definitely. Well...and a moose! Long lenses save lives. Where in Colorado are you? |
She feels like a pet anymore. lol. The other day I was shooting a few bugs and wildflowers, lowered the camera and there she was 10 feet from me. Just turned, walked around me at about 10 feet and went about her business. doesn't even hesitate. However a new coyote in the area has the foxes scarce. Watched the Coyote chase one of the foxes through thick brush the other day. That was exciting. Dunno if the fox got away or not.
Most of these were shot in the afternoon. The late day storms and cloud cover have been helpful. Lots of decently diffused light as of late.
Would love a longer lens, can't afford one ATM. So the 200mm will have to work for now. Im sure a longer lens would make things a bit easier, but its not so bad really. An odd connection with animals (I can't explain it) works very much in my favor. Only time I feel I would want a longer lens is for predators. The bears and bobcat (and perhaps Mountain Lion) I am chasing this summer are not at all afriad of people so thats a little unnerving with the current setup.
Where I am depends on the days in question. lol. Western Lakewood/Golden during the week (foxes shot are from there) and in Raymond (south of Estes Park) on most weekends.