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FollowDuring a walk in Montana,a long time to tame and approach
During a walk in Montana,a long time to tame and approach
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jean-pierreCharbonnel
November 27, 2018
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Location
we were taking a walk in the mountains near Bozeman, the wheather was not so goodTime
it was afternoon, and suddenly, I saw it. I had seen more before, but this one was really cute.I started to follow him,with caution. It took me an hour to approach it a bit, even though I was using my telephoto lens, the formidable Nikkor 70-200 mm and above all, benefit from an interesting background when he perched on a rock to nibble (it's not me who fed it: it's written everywhere, do not feed the animals, it's harmful for them) It was fun and I was ready to spend the day if needed, but I immediately felt like I had an interesting photo among those I made at that time.Lighting
The weather was a little dull and the lighting rather mediocre, I deliberately a little overexposed the photo to give it reliefEquipment
It was my faithful Nikon D 300 S I have been using it since July 2010 and the Nikkor 70 - 200 mm VR II. Most of the time, I use a Nikkor DX 16 - 85 mm, but, to photograph a small animal like this chipmunk, the telephoto lens is of course more appropriate.Inspiration
I love animals and photograph them, especially in their environment and when to take the time to tame them.Editing
Yes, I raised a little colors and I like to use a little accentuation to gain sharpness.In my camera bag
My camera, my two Nikkor lens as I already said, a focal doubler, a tripod and for night photos, a Hanhel combi TF.......... and water !Feedback
Take time, do not be discouraged if dozens of attempts are failed. At one time or another it works, you have to persevere and take it as a game. If it is not today it will be tomorrow, and sometimes it takes a little luck. Be patient !