p.2 #4 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
BearCreekLar wrote:
Wonderful Series, this is such a rarely seen let alone photographed part of nature that to have you witness this and share it with us is really stupendous.
I think you did very well! I really like numbers 6 and 10 and then the last is my favorite of all
Larry
p.2 #5 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
Ken, absolutely stunning series, certainly nothing to kick yourself over. Poor old coot, feel sorry for it, tried to escape so hard but they are pretty dumb witted even I have to admit. Johnny Bravo is just jealous. Patsy
p.2 #10 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
ShutteredMe wrote:
Wow, what an experience! You did really well considering the light that you have. Love the narration as well.
-Quang
Quang -
Thanks. I was crossing my fingers the whole time until I got home to view these on the monitor to see how much of it would be sharp enough to keep.
- Ken
p.2 #12 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
MtnM wrote:
Just a fantastic series. The story enhances the photographs.
There is something very moving about the last photo in the series, with long
and winding road fading into the distance. To me it says "I am on my way home with the rewards of a hard day."
It WAS nice of the Bobcat to give us a parting look before he took his dinner to retire for the evening.
- Ken
p.2 #14 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
Thang wrote:
fantastic sequence Ken. Man you got some awesome looks on this encounter.
btw, the difference between f/2.8 and f/4 is not that much Ken in terms of DOF. If your lens is sharp at wide open, I would not hesitate to shoot at f/2.8 for situations like this -- give that a try.
and YES, you OWE me BIG time.
Thang -
I've always been hesitant to go the 2.8 route for the DOF concerns. I'll have to start experimenting more.
BTW, does my debt to you involve a repayment schedule or an installment plan?
- Ken
p.2 #16 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
Robert Spencer wrote:
Really enjoyed this series. Don`t be so hard on yourself relating to the technical aspect. This is very entertaining photography. Much more so than perfect photos of nothing, if you know what I mean. Take care. Bob
Bob -
Thanks for trying to soften the blow. I do get critical of everything I shoot in hopes that I can somehow improve the next time out. It does bother me when I come up short.
- Ken
p.2 #17 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
BearCreekLar wrote:
Wonderful Series, this is such a rarely seen let alone photographed part of nature that to have you witness this and share it with us is really stupendous.
I think you did very well! I really like numbers 6 and 10 and then the last is my favorite of all
Larry
Larry -
Thanks for the kind words. I would have been happier if shot #6 was shot a split second earlier or later so that the wing didn't cover part of the face. Oh, well. So many near miss shots.
- Ken
p.2 #18 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
Lil Judd wrote:
Ken,
this is a great set. You did well. I would have missed all of it. My reflexes are so bad.
Get the D3s - will do even better in low light.
I can handle Bobcat shots - no raccoon shots can be handled at this point. And I'm glad there's no blood etc - because I can't take any of that at this point either.
This is a great set & you did well.
Lil
Lil -
I wish I could talk myself into buying the D3s. I've seen the specs for it and it's very enticing.
I've got some Racoon shots that I've been holding. I'll just keep them on ice for a while longer until you're OK.
- Ken
p.2 #19 · Cat's (Bobcat) outta da bag! (Coot, too!)
Martin Good wrote:
I think you captured some great action here Ken. Good to reflect on what you might have done better, learn from it and move on to the next shot. Enjoyed your narrative too!
Martin
Martin -
I hope to get more opportunities to shoot the Bobcat in the future, but this presented a very unique opportunity lost. Still, I'm very thankful for what I did end up with.
- Ken
