kenrem
protective (explored)
Mother keeping a very close eye on me. Have to say it was pretty neat encounter but a little unnerving at the same time because I have never really experienced a deer this close.
This was from my 1st outing with the Canon EOS-R and the brand new 800mm F11 that I picked-up over the summer. Since things were pretty much shut-down, I had tried a few excursions with various DLSR's and lens combos. Many scoffed at this particular lens and felt the aperture was not useful. I admit it took most of the fall to test, adjust settings, technique, and editing process to get results I was happy with. I had nothing better to do anyway so learning a new kit and photography genre was not a big deal at all. Cannot emphasize enough how lightweight and effortless this combo is. No strain at all from 4-6 mile hikes carrying this.
Time at the racetrack with heavy gear is one thing; hiking with it is another. I wanted something to do and was really trying to 'like' shooting in nature but I found it unenjoyable carrying all that gear over distances on some rough terrain. I wanted something lightweight to capture birds and general wildlife. This lens and camera saved my sanity last year.
This was taken at Nature Lands Hildacy Farm Preserve about 2 miles from my home. Walk was about a mile or so in. I spotted a family of deer lounging in a field and decided to just enjoy the moment and watch them. They began to move and went to a field to graze. With the setting sun behind me, I crept as close as I could. Mom was showing particular interest in me and would take some steps towards me, never blinking or taking her eyes off of me. I slowly backed away until she felt comfortable with my distance. Definitely a cool encounter.
protective (explored)
Mother keeping a very close eye on me. Have to say it was pretty neat encounter but a little unnerving at the same time because I have never really experienced a deer this close.
This was from my 1st outing with the Canon EOS-R and the brand new 800mm F11 that I picked-up over the summer. Since things were pretty much shut-down, I had tried a few excursions with various DLSR's and lens combos. Many scoffed at this particular lens and felt the aperture was not useful. I admit it took most of the fall to test, adjust settings, technique, and editing process to get results I was happy with. I had nothing better to do anyway so learning a new kit and photography genre was not a big deal at all. Cannot emphasize enough how lightweight and effortless this combo is. No strain at all from 4-6 mile hikes carrying this.
Time at the racetrack with heavy gear is one thing; hiking with it is another. I wanted something to do and was really trying to 'like' shooting in nature but I found it unenjoyable carrying all that gear over distances on some rough terrain. I wanted something lightweight to capture birds and general wildlife. This lens and camera saved my sanity last year.
This was taken at Nature Lands Hildacy Farm Preserve about 2 miles from my home. Walk was about a mile or so in. I spotted a family of deer lounging in a field and decided to just enjoy the moment and watch them. They began to move and went to a field to graze. With the setting sun behind me, I crept as close as I could. Mom was showing particular interest in me and would take some steps towards me, never blinking or taking her eyes off of me. I slowly backed away until she felt comfortable with my distance. Definitely a cool encounter.