Post Your Best Nature Shots!

[ahab1372]

Bob,
I had the same thoughts when I saw monkeys at a zoo a while ago. I did not even take pictures because it seemed so sad.
On a second thought, I was not so sure anymore if we always interpret their facial expressions right. But I can definitely imagine that live in most of these enclosures is kind of dull for an animal of high intelligence. Not sure what makes life harder, boredom or struggle for survival.

Edit: But the picture is great

[ddt0725]

There are some really wonderful shots on this page ...really nice job guys! The dragonfly and flower have such amazing detail and sharpness! Bob, there is a great deal of drama captured in that zoo shot and the b&w processing enhancing it. I could see that in a documentary!


IMG_0420 by Denise Trocio ( www.dtrociophotography.com), on Flickr

[bob williams]

@Denise, That is a great portrait of the squirrel. Very sharp and perfectly framed.

Bob

[Joel Eade]

Pheasant running through standing corn (with some post processing)

1D4
500mm hand held
ISO 1000
f/4
1/4000

[bob williams]

Pheasant running through standing corn (with some post processing)

1D4
500mm hand held
ISO 1000
f/4
1/4000

Joel, I like this shot. It's not what some of our birding friends would call a "good shot", But I always like these kinds of shots because they show behavior and environment; something so many photographers avoid because they don't have a perfectly isolated subject and a beautiful creamy background. Don't get me wrong, I like those shots too; but, I just really like the environment and activity of the shots like your "pheasant in the bush".

Bob

[Dave Throgmartin]

A few from a recent trip to the Bahamas.

No 1 A honey bee on a colorful flower (60D, 135L, 1.4x EX II, f/5.6, 1/1600 shutter)


2012_11_12_0852_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr

No 2 A small lizard (60D, 135L, 1.4x EX II, f/5.6, 1/500 shutter)


2012_11_12_0867_upd by dthrog00, on Flickr

I took one of the lizard at f/3.2 too, but it came out kind of funky. The head is in focus, but nothing else! I liked the f/5.6 shot better.

Thanks for viewing.

Dave

[ahab1372]

Dave, I saw your other shots of the trip, but missed these two - nice work!

Here is the opposite of macro, I had to crop to 100%

What's up?

101 _MG_7046 - Version 2 by ahab1372, on Flickr

[ahab1372]

if there is food, a gull will close in:

101 _MG_7281 by ahab1372, on Flickr

[ahab1372]

have been lazy with PP, but finally reprocessed another shot from the Monterey trip:

101 _MG_7248 by ahab1372, on Flickr

[erno james]

Elephant Seal Pup - - - Ano Nuevo State Park, CA
Canon 7D
Canon EF 70-200 mm f/4 shot wide open
1/400 sec
Focal Length 200 mm
ISO 100
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Elephant Seal Pup - - - Ano Nuevo State Park, CA by ernogy, on Flickr[/img]

Ano Nuevo State Park, California.
This male elephant seal was doing his best to look his best in front of his harem. Males weight up to 4000-5000 lbs, compared to the pups who are born at 75 pounds, fatten up to 300 lbs on mother's milk for 2-3 months, then are left to fend for themselves. The ranger led 3-mile wildlife walk was a great way to spend family time on the weekend.
Canon 7D, Canon EF 70-200mm f/4 shot wide open
0.001 sec
Focal Length 200 mm
ISO 100
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With a Flick(r) of the Wrist by ernogy, on Flickr[/img]