Brian Kersey wrote:
Wonderful images! What focal length were you at for these shots? Did you find yourself struggling with heat haze over the talus at all?
Hi Brian, Thank You for taking the time to view the Pika images and comment. I truly appreciate it.
Gear that I used was a Canon R3 with a 100-300mm lens along with a 1.4x teleconverter. No problem with haze as they were all shot early in the morning. (approximaly at 12,500' in elevation) I would hike in around 6:30 - 6:45 am. Temp would be around 40-45 degrees at that time in the morning. It's probably about a mile and a half hike to get to them. These were shot over multiple days in June. Lot of standing very still to gain their trust. I would never stay past 9am, not for the haze issue but more for the flat light.
Way to go Greg -- these are superior!
Your compositions are well done, and I love the way you composed a number of these to include the full shadow of these little guys. No.3 is a perfect example -- the shadow really adds to the image.
You get my vote.
johnohio wrote:
Everything I wanted to say has been said in the comments above. I think your like Karl, anything you shoot ends up looking like art. No matter the subject !! That in its self is a skill. Beautiful images. Voted
John
John - Thank You ! To be included in any conversation with you and Karl is truly an honor. Both of you are incrediable photographers and push me to get better and better, and for that I thank you. Your fantastic bear images provide me with inspiration to get out and improve my skills. Truly flattered by your comments, I really appreciate it.
csinseattle wrote:
Greg,
Very nice fun set
Chris S
Thanks Chris, I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
Greg
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Ted ellis wrote:
Greg, if I remember correctly you have posted Pika photos years past. These current shots are exceptional.
Hey Ted, Yes I have posted Pika images in the past. Pika, Mountain Goats and Yellow-Bellied Marmots. They are all in the same location. Thanks again, I appreciate it.
Greg
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Jim Dockery wrote:
Excellent set of one of my favorite little critters. I normally see them enroute to climbs, so don't have a long lens to capture great shots like these. Thanks for sharing large versions to enjoy
Thank You Jim. I agree with you, they are a favorite of mine also. Cute, fast and entertaining. Thanks again, I truly appreciate it.
Karl Witt wrote:
Been a long time since I have seen such a great posting on these cute little rock rats There used to be a guy on here, Ed I think was the name that often photographed these and did a wonderful job with them.
Well Greg you just pushed the bar to the limits, love the way you put the little Pika in the BIG environment and made him a standout! Such great character you captured, really an enjoyable series
Karl
Thanks Karl, I really appreciate your detailed comments. Not just on my postings but on all posting you comment on. You always have such great insight and prospective and I really enjoy that. You have a gift with words !
Greg
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Tollefsen wrote:
Adorable! Love Pikas!!
Tollefsen, I Totally agree with you. They are such a treat to watch, listen to and shoot. Thanks again I truly appreciate it.
Greg
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sum1sgrampa wrote:
Very photogenic little guys ! Love #2.
Gary
Thanks Gary, I really appreciate it. I guess it was trying to look mean !
gmccroskery wrote:
Way to go Greg -- these are superior!
Your compositions are well done, and I love the way you composed a number of these to include the full shadow of these little guys. No.3 is a perfect example -- the shadow really adds to the image.
You get my vote.
Greg
Thank You Greg, I really appreciate your detailed comment.
Greg
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shuttersmasher wrote:
These are indeed breathtaking photos!
Last time I saw Pikas at Yosemite, they were at over 10K feet altitude, so the air is indeed quite thin
Thanks shuttersmasher I really appreciate it. I do have an advantage, I live at 11,200' in elevation.
Love these guys. Have some not far from here that I was going to try and photograph a few months ago but never made it, after looking at these...It's on my list...
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Everyone of these is beautiful but some stand out more that others and some funny one's in there as well. You could almost do a separate caption for each picture.
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Nice work-
