The male kitten from this year, of the bobcat mom I've followed for five years, is largely on his own and still learning to hunt. Today I spotted him early and followed. He stopped behind some trees along the edge of the swamp and I knew what he was after. Where he stopped gave me an opportunity I've been waiting a very long time for - the chance to witness a dive into the swamp. I knew where he was waiting to pounce, but had no visual of him so had no idea when he would launch. He came out of his hide and into the water, but missed the coot he was after, so came up hungry and wet. The dive is a out of focus, but useable enough for me. I'm amazed the Sony A1 achieved this level of focus as the cat went from 0-60 in .1 seconds - the whole event was amazingly fast.
Wow, what a sequence! It was probably more the movement that renders the first image blurry and not the AF. But no question about the focus in the last images though. You did well capturing these images, Jeffrey!
Beautiful set. Mother nature moves quick at times. I love #5. Excellent the way the AF locked on to the cat and didn't grab some of the grass between you and the cat.
Great shots and very interesting to see a cat in the water.
Looks like the Sony focussed on water droplets in the first image, like my A9 does sometimes. But it was able to pick out the eyes in the rest. Super work!
That's some fantastic captures, that last look is priceless. Unclear whether he's annoyed because you caught his fail in all its glory or because you're not offering a clean towel to dry off.
birdied wrote:
You have certainly captured an event that most of us will never see ! This is amazing , what a unique a precious set. So very well done.
Birdie
Thank you! It was a treat to see for sure!
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G.E. Smith wrote:
These are awesome. I love that last image. Thanks for sharing these!
Greg
Thank you! Happy to share!
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AGeoJO wrote:
Wow, what a sequence! It was probably more the movement that renders the first image blurry and not the AF. But no question about the focus in the last images though. You did well capturing these images, Jeffrey!
Joshua
Thanks Joshua! I love these cats.
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brad-man wrote:
Great series Jeff. The last three are fantastic. That is one soggy kitty.
Thank you, it went and groomed for a about an hour after before disappearing!
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OSP2017 wrote:
Great find and timing, Jeffrey! So exciting!!
Thank you, it was quite exciting!
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Dave_E wrote:
Beautiful set. Mother nature moves quick at times. I love #5. Excellent the way the AF locked on to the cat and didn't grab some of the grass between you and the cat.
Dave
Thank you, things do happen quite quickly!
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Amazing ! That last shot is fantastic. Great capture
Gary
Thank you!
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kdacharya wrote:
wow Jeff. wonderfully done. thanks for sharing
Thank you so much!
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louie champan wrote:
Wow, these are special. You captured a sequence most of us will never see, terrific work!
Thank you, I've waited a long time to see this, so happy to witness it!
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morris wrote:
Super shooting Jeff. It is not often we get to see a wet cat.
Morris
Thanks Morris! This one certainly did get wet
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johnohio wrote:
Awesome shots. All great but # 5+6 are crazy good.
John
Thank you so much!
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DivineFocus wrote:
A special moment to witness and capture. TFS
Truly a special moment! Thank you!
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RichP42 wrote:
Great shots and very interesting to see a cat in the water.
Looks like the Sony focussed on water droplets in the first image, like my A9 does sometimes. But it was able to pick out the eyes in the rest. Super work!
Cheers
Richard
Thank you, yes it got sharp water droplets But happy with the moment even if it isn't perfectly in focus.
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torobouk wrote:
Terrific, absolutely fantastic series, seen a Bobacat is rare.....but in the water it's unique !
Congrats
Gerard
Thank you!
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jbledsoe wrote:
That's some fantastic captures, that last look is priceless. Unclear whether he's annoyed because you caught his fail in all its glory or because you're not offering a clean towel to dry off.
