David Israel wrote:
Ken, the detail and exposure on these is impressive. I also agree with Nello, it is mindblowing to consider that you have to focus on moving targets in the midst of a "snow storm" of other subjects. The analogy with the snow storm is clever and well done, in this series.
Dave
HI Dave,
Trench Monkey gave me a good piece of advice for shooting flock shots - find one bird, lock focus and follow it through on a burst. If you keep that in mind, instead of just pointing at the flock and hoping for the best, at least a few will be in focus. It worked
Hungtran10 wrote:
for a guy who lives in sunny socal, you seemed to handle those tough snowy conditions well! #5 is just plane nuts! awesome series ken.
- hung
Hi Hung,
I lived in Colorado for 4 years once and know just about everything I ever want to know about snow I wish I had a sound clip to accompany #5 to give you the full impact of the experience - it's like being in the middle of a room full of talking woman
PanchoPhoto wrote:
6 is a great group shot, I like the way they are bending forward as if sneaking about. Very nice way of presenting the snowstorm effect as well. Pancho like
What you are seeing in #6 is the classic Crane preflight pose. The expression "craining your neck" comes from this behaviour. I did capture them flying out but all I got were butt shots and didn't bother processing them
I wish I had a sound clip to accompany #5 to give you the full impact of the experience - it's like being in the middle of a room full of talking woman
kirry007 wrote:
Ken, mindblowing images !! Incredible stuff, I can only dream about taking such photos !!
Kirry,
A couple of years ago I could only dream of taking such photos. Now that I am taking them I dream of taking different types and syles of photos. It's a learning process that takes time but well worth the effort invested.
...and you caught every flake--uh--goose.
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