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dinahumphreys
April 18, 2016
This photo is hard to get. I have a coyote photo that is a stop action on my page. I have gone back to the spot many times and have never seen a coyote again. As a result I respect this photo! Great capture!
ceciliarod
April 24, 2016
Look like the subject jumping out from the background :) great contrast !!
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Location
This photo was taken on a walking trail in Thompson, Connecticut. We usually go walking along this trail since it is not to far from our house and it is secluded enough that Dean can run off leash.Time
It was early afternoon on an April weekend. There was a sudden heavy snowfall, so I decided to get out and see if I could capture some shots of the snow while it was still fresh on the trees.Lighting
This photo was shot using natural light. The sky was overcast and the bare trees allowed the light to brighten the path.Equipment
I shot this using my Nikon D7200 and a Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G lens. I did not use a tripod or any artificial lighting.Inspiration
Dean is almost always with me when I am out shooting nature photos. He really likes to play in the snow and he was getting very excited while I was trying to get a shot of the snow sprinkling off of the trees. He kept running around, picking up sticks, throwing them in the air and then catching them again. Needless to say, the subject of my photo changed. I removed Dean's collar for a more natural look. I gave him a little distance, crouched down and began shooting.Editing
I processed this image in Adobe Lightroom making use of the basic editing tools: exposure, contrast, clarity, ect.In my camera bag
I rarely carry a camera bag with me since most of my shooting is spontaneous. When I do, I usually bring a tripod, two lenses (usually my 105mm prime and 50mm prime) and lens filters.Feedback
When shooting a moving target it is always important to take LOTS of shots since it is hard to get the focus exact on each one. This way you are more likely to get that keeper photo you want. This is even more important when shooting with a wide aperture since only part of your subject will end up in focus. If you are shooting your pets or other animals it can be helpful to watch them and look for patterns in their behavior. That way you can plan the precise moment that you want to hit the shutter.