Hey Mom! I'm STARVIN' OVER HERE!!!
Baby swallow looking for some chow from Mom
Baby swallow looking for some chow from Mom
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Location
This young Swallow image was taken in Willard New Mexico. I enjoy capturing both wildlife and domestic animals in their natural environment. Respecting their personal space is critical.Time
I shot this mid day in light shade .Lighting
Watch your light. Photography is literally painting with light. My work is mostly on the fly so fancy complicated lighting set ups are pretty much out of the question. I travel light and work mostly available light with fill flash occasionally. That being said, Watch for hot spots, excessive shadow. Pay attention to the direction of your light source. Set your exposure to capture your subject, bracket if necessary.Equipment
My work horse is a Nikon D5000. Lens was a Nikkor 55-200mm and a Manfrotto Tripod simple on camera flash as needed. I work with existing light as much as possible.Inspiration
These Swallows always nested on my porch. They actually built their nest on an old hanging license plate. They are always characters and much fun to watch them grow and thrive. Inspiration? I am always amazed at God's endless and diverse Creations. I loved the hungry bird as well as the detail of the nest construction. Tey are intelligent as well. When the defecate, it goes out of the nest. From insects to whales, they are always beautiful miracles. Photography captures that millisecond of time and freezes it causing one to take pause and say 'Wow!".Editing
I shoot a lot and try to get it right in the camera however a crop here in there is often required. Sometimes minor adjustments of exposure and contrast can be required as well but if you know your equipment, pst processing should be minimal.In my camera bag
Nikon D5000, Nikkor 17-55 Zoom and a Nikkor 55-200mm f4-5.6 I lug a heavier Manfrotto Tripod a lot of the time as well.Feedback
The old standard answer is f8 and be there. Know the habits and habitat of what ever animal you may be hunting. Be patient and open minded things and opportunity are subject to change and usually do so, be flexible in your planning. Be patient, quiet and still. If possible use a blind or take the time for them to get acclimated to your presence so they don't get nervous when you are shooting them. Animals, like people have a personal space. Never violate this space! It can have deadly consequences depending on what critter you are shooting. Respect is the key word here and caution. be ready and be fast....
