Daybreak Without Bacon
Usually this stream is filled with anglers fishing for sailfish.
They never catch any.
Being the world's worst animal photographer, I'll fess up to the fair sized buck who stood to the right of the large rock in the background. As you can see, this was a really great photo op.
See him?
Nope, you can't, because I missed the shot.
I am the only person who can have a camera in hand and still miss every single animal that happens by.
It's amazing.
7 responses
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Susan Littlefield gave props (21 Oct 2009):
No.....and yes. But you still take amazing photos...we can't all be good at everything, and believe me, I find it very tedious, so you're lucky!!
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John Buffett said (21 Oct 2009):
Please keep posting these "missed" shots.
I wish the shots I missed were as nice.
No matter what this photo obsession of ours is a LOT about luck with a fair bit of knowledge and skill thrown in.
I love these stream shots of yours and often try to mimic them but still don't get it quite right. I work down around 1/4 or 1/2 second exposures. Tripod, of course. Still working at it, any hints ? -
Dawn Duffield (Deleted) gave props (21 Oct 2009):
You will get your animal, Kevin :-) Anyone who can capture the natural essence of our world is bound to eventually capture one; I can feel it coming!
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Laurie Self gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Much better for your heart in the morning than bacon, anyway. And you will get your animal, I agree. As someone who has spent a lot of time shooting wildlife, pets and birds, I can say that at least 40% of it is sheer luck. And the pics I've missed have been some of my best! Don't despair...your day will come.
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Richard Knight gave props (22 Oct 2009):
Lovely slice of this old-growth forest. I have been to Yellowstone 25 times and have never seen a moose. (Different story in Maine, however.)
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Eivor Kuchta gave props (23 Oct 2009):
Capturing animals is a lot about luck, too, and also spending a lot of time there, waiting for the right moment to appear. But you had your experience, and can carry that with you, the sight of the beautiful buck. I think I can see him, are you projecting right now? Anyway, you got a wonderful capture of the stream, and I love the fall colors.
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Regenia Brabham gave props (26 Oct 2009):
If I could shoot the scenics you shoot, I would never take another animal shot. Fantastic scenic.
