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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Pre-visualization

When I go out to take photos I try to see pictures in my head before even lifting the camera to my eye. Most of my best compositions are created this way. Sometimes it takes me years to create a photo I have in my head and sometimes it is a matter of minutes or even seconds. As a nature and wildlife photographer this can be quite challenging as it may involve a rare or fast moving creature. This challenge is one of the things makes wildlife photography exciting for me. When I photograph landscapes it can be incredibly slow as I take my time tweaking everything and I miss the adrenalin rush of photographing a fleeing moment. When attempting to photograph a pre-visualized image, sometimes things happen that I was not expecting and I trip the shutter to capture an image with a little more to it than I imagined. I did not expect the oystercatcher to tilt it’s head in the second photo or to find the little oystercatcher in the background of the approaching black skimmer (#7).

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8666.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 230mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8738.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8740.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8774.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8783.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 400mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8793.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 185mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8795.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 80mm, ISO 400, 1/1000, f8, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

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http://qcpages.qc.cuny.edu/~maltman/092213DSC_8894.jpg

D200 + 80-400 VR @ 260mm, ISO 400, 1/500, f16, fill flash (SB910 + Better Beamer)

All of these were taken at Nickerson Beach, Long Beach Island, New York on Sunday 9/22/13.

Comments and suggestions welcome,

Morris

Oct 02, 2013 at 05:57 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Pre-visualization

Morris, you certainly have a wonderful vision . These are so nice. I do love that second shot.

Birdie

Oct 02, 2013 at 06:51 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Pre-visualization

A very nice set Morris. #5 is my fave. That one has a lot of very positive qualities that appeal to me. Well done!!

Oct 02, 2013 at 07:37 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Pre-visualization

It's a technique I really need to work on more. I really like the symmetry in that first shot, but enjoy the 5th one as well. I certainly miss those sandy beaches at times.

Oct 02, 2013 at 07:59 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Pre-visualization

Love the insights into your mind on wildlife photography and your birds #5and 7 are my picks looks like the wind was wipping pretty good that day

Oct 03, 2013 at 12:39 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Pre-visualization

....a well thought out plan with just a tincture of luck....I'll take that formula any day! A good lesson for all of us Morris...nice pix of course!
Eric

Oct 03, 2013 at 12:56 PM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Pre-visualization

A really terrific set, Morris.
In the first image, I'm amused that most of the oystercatchers have their beaks tucked in- yet the skimmers are facing the wind.
Are skimmers tougher than oystercatchers?

Charlie

Oct 03, 2013 at 02:01 PM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Pre-visualization

Very nice work, Morris. I like #4 a lot.
Chris

Oct 03, 2013 at 05:27 PM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Pre-visualization

Quality work very well thought out and executed Morris.

I like the blowing sand element in several of these images... #7 is a great perspective.
I also like #1 a lot... just a thought... I would be tempted to crop out the sky.

Kirk

Oct 03, 2013 at 05:35 PM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Pre-visualization

another great set Morris

Oct 03, 2013 at 05:57 PM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Pre-visualization

cool stuff morris. i think #7 is really cool. it kinda gives a fun and distorted view of how big the bird is. he looks enormous in this shot, and the tiny oystercatcher helps to reinforce this. very nice!

dorian

Oct 03, 2013 at 06:58 PM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Pre-visualization

great pre-visualization, Morris,
Shooting wildlife, that pre-visualization can be just fraction of a second. the ability to "see" what is coming--you call it pre-visualization--is so important and essential for a successful trip.

Oct 03, 2013 at 07:17 PM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Pre-visualization

A fun set, Morris; regardless of whether it was planned or not!

Greg

Oct 03, 2013 at 08:26 PM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Pre-visualization

Cool shots Morris. Thanks for the insight into your compositions.
David

Oct 04, 2013 at 09:04 AM


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