after having spent a couple of days driving thru cades cove. i watched the tourons (tourists) literally chase after the wildlife. happy…
after having spent a couple of days driving thru cades cove. i watched the tourons (tourists) literally chase after the wildlife. happy they had put a bear up a tree, this of course infuriated me. / so i thought about giving some tips, on how to view wildlife, and photograph it. / of course this is what i have learnt, being right there with the animals, im sure others will have their own techniques, but id thought id share mine, and let out alittle rant as well :) first thing, people should respect wildlife, not fear it. they should realize they are in the animal’s home. it isnt a zoo, or a set up and these animals are Not trained to tolerate humans around. think of how you’d feel if someone charged you, had a camera trying to put it in your face, and chase you til they think they got the shot, no one would appreciate it, animals are the same way….so have respect when you do see wildlife, be Very Quiet, DO NOT Charge them!! remember they can move twice the speed you can, most would attempt to run away, but if provoked long enough, they will protect themselves and their young if any are around. So move Very Slow, keep a good distance. Yes i know its very hard to do, i experience it all the time, wanting that Shot, however, i do realize, i move to fast, or get too close. i risk losing my shot by making animal take off, i risk having the animal having been fed up with humans chasing it actually charge me. the photog in me, of course wants that Clear Shot, however the animal lover in me, is willing to risk that Clear shot, and enjoy the fact im able to be close enough, it trust me, and go about its business….the ulitimate shot will come if it’s meant to happen. if you watch the animal close enough, you can tell by it’s body movements, where it wants to go, what it plans on doing. if it’s upset, or ok with you around. whitetail deer will start flicking their tails quite fast in signs of danger, black bear will sniff the air when wanting to head in a certain direction. pay attention to body motions, like us, they use their bodies to communicate also. if you listen closely to how the birds are singing, you can also get signs from that as well. you can tell if they feel danger is around, something is around their nest, or just happy chirping when shooting wildlife, i recommend to Always be in shutterspeed priority. i usually start out at 200 and go up from there. remember they are always moving, they arent trained to sit and pose for us. so keep camera in SS priority. even when they are sitting still believe it or not, they are moving, you will see that later on when you check out your photos. / of course the ideal situtation is to have them in a clearing , with good lighting. however, it doesnt always turn out that way. sometimes you have to go into the woods, which means lighting isnt as bright. / i suggest adjusting the ISO , take a few shots, just to get an idea of what the shot will look like. bright side about digital, you can delete. when im in the woods, as my light changes, after hiking a few yards, i will do another test shot, making the adjustments with the ISO and the exposure bias. remember to stay in SS mode, regardless. its a bummer when you finally come up along a wild animal, and the shot turns out blurry, due to going to another mode. when you see the animal after hiking some, stay still!! even tho they might not be looking at you, they can smell you. bears(for example) can smell you up to 14days after you have gone. so just stand abit, move very very slow, attempting to get a clear spot with decent lighting. it’s also a good time to do a quick test shot to make sure your settings are good for a nice clear shot just in case it moves your way and you can get a close up. i used to avoid going to a high ISO, but i realized, it helps my lighting, thats the most important thing in photography, matter of fact that is what photography is all about..the lighting. so adjust if needed, go up alittle at a time. i personally dont like going to my highest ISO of 1600, just too much grain, so the max ill go if i have to.is 800. of course you decide on your situtation, all are different. in time the animal will turn to look at you..STAY STILL!!! if you’re with someone..do NOT talk! they do hear very well. any sudden movements or sounds can make them take off. they can go a 100yards in no time. Think when following a animal!! i know from experience, black bears will get you to follow, and then backtrack, disappearing into the woods, and you’re further then expected. so be aware of how far you’re going into the woods. and of course always be aware of your surroundings / there have been many times, like this morning for example. the bear gets into the woods, lighting just isnt right, even after adjustments on camera, thats when you just enjoy the moment with your eyes, absorbing the fact you were able to witness a wild animal in its habitat. / my best experience so far is the day, a few weeks ago, when some tourons ran two cubs up a tree. lucky for me, their batteries ran out and one ran out of film :) as they left i kept my spot, nope it wasnt the very best spot, a lot of high grass. however, the cubs came out of the tree, well aware of me there. i was probably about 30-40feet from them, i kept still, quiet, and of course eye at the viewfinder. they started wrestling, yep got a few good shots of it, most tho are in my personal folder, of just having that wonderful experience. id say about a hour had passed til they got tired of playing and got hungry and moved on. totally awesome experience!! another opportunity i had about a month ago, i had seen some bear, could tell the direction they were heading. i figured as long as any tourons didnt make them go into a different direction by charging/chasing them, they would come right to where i stood and waited. i was very happy thats exactly what happened :) i stood still as the cubs approached me, had been doing test shots the whole time. had a good SS on, high ISO of 800, exposure bias set at it’s highest, and started shooting. i just stayed on the shutterbutton, i got some of the best bear shots to date, those cubs came within 15feet of me. when one decided to move alittle closer, i SLowly moved my tripod, to make it go away. which it did, another awesome experience so if you’re a nature lover, wildlife photog, or just someone who gets that chance to shoot wildlife, just remember..RESPECT is the key to getting some awesome shots. im hoping some of my tips can help anyone interested, and of course if anyone else has any tips, please feel free to share them :)
If you’re an artist or designer looking for some free hi res textures to use in you work, I am now giving away my personal textures for o…
If you’re an artist or designer looking for some free hi res textures to use in you work, I am now giving away my personal textures for others to use in their work. These textures are completely free and can be used for commercial and non-commercial work. / If you could help spread the word about these free textures, I would be very grateful. / I’m also giving away free copies of my book to certain people who are of particular help in promoting these textures & my website. / Textures are available from: / http://www.ParableVisions.com Enjoy, - Cameron Gray
Please take a moment to view Bear in the pines – ...
Please take a moment to view Bear in the pines – two photos by George Petrovsky which I merged for him in PS. Trust you enjoy this beautiful woodsy shot (and George’s four footed friend).
Thank you Leslie Wood for purchasing a few cards of untouched. I appreciate it!!!! !ht…
Thank you Leslie Wood for purchasing a few cards of untouched. I appreciate it!!!!
I have a cousin called Steve Walters, who lives in British Columbia, Canada. For ages now I have been nagging Steve to join Redbubble to…
I have a cousin called Steve Walters, who lives in British Columbia, Canada. For ages now I have been nagging Steve to join Redbubble to display his wood carvings. He’s a modest person and doesn’t know if his work would be suitable for Redbubble, so I’ve decided to give him a little push by showing a selection of his carvings to see what sort of reception they do get. The first one shows Steve himself, which will give you an idea of the scale of his work. Tell him to join Redbubble! There now .. bet you agree with me they are fantastic.
A big thank you to the hosts of the Printmaking Group for selecting my linocut piece Tiger Woods in the feature section this week. I am t…
A big thank you to the hosts of the Printmaking Group for selecting my linocut piece Tiger Woods in the feature section this week. I am thrilled to have my work included…and I am getting hooked on printmaking! Again, thank you hosts, it is an honour. /
Holy cow and what them bears do in the woods!!! / / I’ve never written a journal entry telling of my works that have been featured but… t…
Holy cow and what them bears do in the woods!!! / / I’ve never written a journal entry telling of my works that have been featured but… this has been quite a month so I figured – why not!! I do want to thank all the hosts of the various groups for their kindness; it is humbling as well as being an honor that is gratefully appreciated. “Crow on a Swing” ~ featured in: Live, Love, Dream / The Image of – “We Are” by TeriLee ~ featured in: Abstract Digital Art and Writing / Reflecting Calmness ~ featured in: Virginia / Like You and I ~ featured in; Bits and Pieces AND Abstract Digital Art and Writing / Hey Sam… ...Hey Fred ~ featured in: Virginia / A Thought Smile ~ featured in: All the Colors of the Rainbow / Soul’s Window ~ featured in: Virginia / Dos Rainbows ~ featured in: All Things Poetic, Artistic, Philosophical / Little Rog ~ featured in: Babyfaces of Redbubble Members / The writing; JOY ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop The writing; She and the Sun ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop The Writing; The Little Path ~ featured in: Bits and Pieces The writing; Our Lives Are Like Water ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop The Writing; Spoken in a Whisper ~ featured in: All Out Emotion The Writing; A Unicorn’s Gift ~ featured in: Masterpieces: Literary Workshop A THANK-YOU to all my friends who view and read my work … you make the journy possible. Rog
*_Thursday, 13 November 2008 / Rhapsody – A Moment in Love by Ushna Sardar has selected & published for friendship is a verb...
Thursday, 13 November 2008 / Rhapsody – A Moment in Love by Ushna Sardar has selected & published for friendship is a verb it’s a the HIGHLY ACCLAIMED book by “Stuart Wood”, with a (5*) rating on Amazon … after “Shall we dance?”, “While you were away”, “I’m Not Gonna Tell You”, “Moon Of My Heart”, “Reservation”, “The miracle”, “You Are My Love My Valentine”, “My Heart’s Collapsed”, “Love Is All”, “I Know The Way”, “Stop Pretending!” & “Everything Has A New Beginning” / it’s my 14th poem has included in that book! / I’m glad to be the part of that (5*) rated book! / Love&Peace, / Ushna.
I have just seen the resultsof my camera club’s latest monthly competition and: Skoolgurlz...
I have just seen the resultsof my camera club’s latest monthly competition and: Skoolgurlz was awarded a Merit Certificate in the Open Large Colour section, Colonial Woodcutters was awarded a Credit Certificate in the Open Large Monochrome section and Old Before New #2 was awarded a Credit Certificate in the Set Subject “Architectural Feature” Large Colour section. My thanks to all who have supported these photographs for without such encouragement and support they may well have remained in a folder on my hard drive, never to see the light of competition. GB / Dennis
Hi friends, / I just wanted to let you all know that 2008 was a remarkable year for me; way tooo many friends and relatives died, I got a …
Hi friends, / I just wanted to let you all know that 2008 was a remarkable year for me; way tooo many friends and relatives died, I got a new job, a new home and a new City to live in. However, through it all, my faith and the hobby I’ve chosen as an outlet have kept me going. Thanks to all who’ve commented on my Father’s death, I feel richly encouraged by your response and comforting words. Here’s the photo people seemed to like the most from all that I’ve uploaded. / A Light Unto My Path There were 103 Comments; 28 favouritings and 307 views. / I am especially encouraged by the comments upon the work. It’s one of my favourite places on earth. Plymbridge woods is only a 30min drive from Plymouth, but you enter another world, one full of imagination, excitement and allurement. The green valley, the river, the bridges, the pathways. Wonderful! / Thanks Again! Hope you all have a FANTASTIC 2009. Donald.
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Thanks very much to all that voted for this image. Thanks to the group “In Another World” I am humbly grateful!
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What a cool way to end a day! Thanks so much to the moderators of this group for this wonderful honor!
/ The Legacy...
/ The Legacy Though nothing can bring back the hour / Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; / We will grieve not, rather find / Strength in what remains behind Thank you so much to the Group Moderators
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/ Why Doubt is the lock, / Faith is the key. / Hate is the lock, / Love is the key. Body is the lock, / Soul is the key. Ignorance is the lock, / Light is the key. Thank you to the Group Moderators
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/ The Legacy / Why Thank you to the Group Moderators
This is the fifth feature for “The Key”...I’m really pleased. !http://images-2.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/framestyle:f…
This is the fifth feature for “The Key”...I’m really pleased. / The Key The key to my own soul-home / I have lost. / Therefore, I am a beggar. / The key to the world’s body-cave / I have found. / Therefore, I am unquestionably great. Sri Chimnoy Thank you so much
many thanks to those who voted “Japanese garden” the winner in “statues and such” group challenge, tiny toys...
many thanks to those who voted “Japanese garden” the winner in “statues and such” group challenge, tiny toys This was also featured in the group as well as “windows to the world” which was featured in reflections in building windows group and “wooden rivers” which was featured in 12 great features group. My sincere thanks to all : ))
This painting placed in the challenge and is now featured in Tools... !http://images-1.redbubble.net/img/art/framecolor:black/frames…
This painting placed in the challenge and is now featured in Tools... / The Legacy Ye that through your hearts to-day / Feel the gladness of the May! / What though the radiance which was once so bright / Be now for ever taken from my sight, / Though nothing can bring back the hour / Of splendour in the grass, of glory in the flower; / We will grieve not, rather find / Strength in what remains behind... Thank you so much
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Posted over a year ago and has been featured many times since / Winter Walk There is nothing here except the constant, looping clicks and caws of birds, lost in trees erased by white. / My sight condensed by each fresh, foggy breath, a hanging depth my head sinks through. / Nothing here but mulching steps, the soft snap of twigs long soaking, the sticky sound of car tire on wet road. / I am drenched by a sudden gang-up of water, a brief yawn of thunder far away. / There is nothing here and I am all wet ….John Goss. “Fog” Thank you so much Paul and Lynda
Hi guys, you have to check this link out: / http://www.shapeways.com You can upload 3D models of objects and they will recreate that ob…
Hi guys, you have to check this link out: / http://www.shapeways.com You can upload 3D models of objects and they will recreate that object (at a price) from a variety of materials.
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog an…
I am always so pleased ,thrilled and honoured when I see a ” Feature Alert” pop on my screen…..Many thanks to the hosts Mariaan Krog and Susan van Zyl for selecting my Little Green Witch….it’s very appreciated and you made my day !:-) It feels so wonderful to see people look at my images and love them so much , to feature them and to put them in their group! I am a featured member in the African Art At Heart Group…....26-10-09 / Also I’ve won a special “Solo Exhibition” in the Challenge Winner Forum in this amazing group WITCHTIME won the Halloween Challenge in the African Art At Heart Group…....25-10-09 / / WITCHTIME was featured in the African Art At Hearzt Group…..27-10-09 / / THANK YOU SO MUCH / Brigitte:-)
I am thrilled to be a part of The Brazos Art League in Bryan, Texas. Some of my work was accepted into The Art Bazaar and will be showing…
I am thrilled to be a part of The Brazos Art League in Bryan, Texas. Some of my work was accepted into The Art Bazaar and will be showing through December the 18th. I have sold several necklaces and some pins. “Paradise” is showing there and I also have four of my handpainted and handfinished boxes in the show. If you’d like to view the type of jewelry I am creating you can view them at: www.catherinehowell.etsy.com I met some very interesting people and was introduced as one of their ‘new artists’ which made me very happy because I have only shown my work a couple of times. One of the people I was introduced to was an awesome 94 year old man who was a former professor at Texas A&M University and also managed his own business. He gave me some valuable advice and all the way around, it was a wonderful night.
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FEATURES In All Colours of the Rainbow / / There’s a Light in the Darkness In Light in The Darkness / / Its you Darling In Light in The Darkness / / Norwegian Wood In Impressionism Cafe / / Here Comes The Sun In Inspired Art / / Mysterious Kor In Landscape Painting / / A Blaze Of Glory In Prize Challenges / / The Bothy In Light of Love / / Birchwood In Food for Thought / / Ripe Cherries In #1 Artists of Red Bubble / / Nature Layered with Texture TOP TEN WINNERS Inspired Art…Challenge..”The Five Senses“ / / Ripe Cherries Impressionismm Cafe…Challenge…”Still Life with Vegetables“ / / Terracotta Morning Art Up Close..Challenge…”Nature Up Close“ / / The Mango Tree. Impressionism Cafe…Challenge..”A Glorious Landscape“ / / On the Way to SomeWhere Thank you so much to the Group Moderators and to those who voted to make these wins possible. Previous Wins…click HERE
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Two features for this painting….In The Outsiders and Inspired Art / / Norwegian Wood In Just Watercolours / ‘ / The Bothy In Light of Love / / Lapis Lazuli Two Features for this painting…In Inspired Art and #1 Artists of Redbubble / / Ripe Cherries In The Top Favourites / / Winter Walk In The Scavenger Hunt / / A Pair of Green Eyes In Inspired Art / / The Lemon Thank you so much
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