PRACTICE! Here are some ideas for wildlife photography: 1) For birds in flight, go to a clay target center and take photos of clay targets being shot in the air. For example, 4 people shooting skeet or trap would allow for 100 targets in flight in about 10 minutes 2) Take sharp details....take photos of a cereal box small label letters at a variety of zoom focal lengths and shutter speeds...what is the sweet spot for each lens? 3) Shoot at highest ISO and try a variety of noise removal methods... 4) Practice shooting with camera on the ground, using the flip screen...useful for waterfowl and shorebird photography.
I would suggest go to a lake, inner city or close by you town and take pictures of the different birds that can be around, also visit a Zoo and take picture of the different resident species. On the lake working shutter speed will be key and at the Zoo being able to remove fences is also important. As we say on this side of the pond, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025, as a member, I am looking forward to more classes and challenges next year....Cheers!
Wow Marc, thank you for both the challenge and encouragement. I've relocated to San Diego, so Street Photography and City Photography at Night are on my list. I wish you, your family, and TSOP a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
I grew in San Diego. It has so many options for both street and nighttime city photography. I'm probably biased, but I also think it has one of the prettiest nighttime city skylines.
I think the idea of using fixed focal lengths rather than zooms is an antiquated idea. In old days… yes, but, today’s zooms are spectacular. Yes, I have a 24,35,50,85,105,135,200,300,400,500,600 and 800 prime … but I bought those for their aperture , not their image quality.
Off topic question from a non-native speaker: Why do people say "egg cetera" when the latin phrase is of course actually „et cetera“? I thought it’s only the weird Americans but now I also hear it here. Thanks for anyone who can shed a light on this. Cheers!
PRACTICE! Here are some ideas for wildlife photography: 1) For birds in flight, go to a clay target center and take photos of clay targets being shot in the air. For example, 4 people shooting skeet or trap would allow for 100 targets in flight in about 10 minutes 2) Take sharp details....take photos of a cereal box small label letters at a variety of zoom focal lengths and shutter speeds...what is the sweet spot for each lens? 3) Shoot at highest ISO and try a variety of noise removal methods... 4) Practice shooting with camera on the ground, using the flip screen...useful for waterfowl and shorebird photography.
I would suggest go to a lake, inner city or close by you town and take pictures of the different birds that can be around, also visit a Zoo and take picture of the different resident species. On the lake working shutter speed will be key and at the Zoo being able to remove fences is also important.
As we say on this side of the pond, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2025, as a member, I am looking forward to more classes and challenges next year....Cheers!
Thanks for the tips and merry christmas 🎅 🎄
Wow Marc, thank you for both the challenge and encouragement. I've relocated to San Diego, so Street Photography and City Photography at Night are on my list.
I wish you, your family, and TSOP a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
I grew in San Diego. It has so many options for both street and nighttime city photography. I'm probably biased, but I also think it has one of the prettiest nighttime city skylines.
Thanks Michael, merry Christmas 😊🎄
Thanks,that was very helpful,,,,
You're welcome 😊
Wild life in the city or park is a good idea for training. Both fot composition but also because wildlife used to People is easier to photograph.
Thanks Soren 😊
Well I had a question as soon as I saw the subject and then you answered it in the first tip ... thanks. Very interesting video
Glad it was helpful Frank 😊
Great video!
Thanks!
I think the idea of using fixed focal lengths rather than zooms is an antiquated idea. In old days… yes, but, today’s zooms are spectacular. Yes, I have a 24,35,50,85,105,135,200,300,400,500,600 and 800 prime … but I bought those for their aperture , not their image quality.
Happy Christmas Marc and wishing you and the team all the very best for 2025 🎉
Same to you Garry, have a good one 😊
My tip, just enjoy the time with a camera!
Good tip 👌
Off topic question from a non-native speaker: Why do people say "egg cetera" when the latin phrase is of course actually „et cetera“? I thought it’s only the weird Americans but now I also hear it here. Thanks for anyone who can shed a light on this. Cheers!