Wildlife Photography

Challenge #12 in the Prime Subjects of Photography series. Hosted by Mark Scott Abeln.

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Submit a photograph of a large animal in the wild. These will typically be taken with long telephoto lenses.

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Announced:

Thursday, 21st July, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 28th July, 2011 – Wednesday, 3rd August, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 4th August, 2011 – Wednesday, 10th August, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Minimal post-processing. This challenge is mainly an exercise in straight photography.

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

Fast telephoto lenses are usually required: 300mm or longer on a 35mm camera is typical.
Avoid blur -- typically use a shutter speed double the equivalent 35mm focal length of the lens. You may need to boost your ISO setting.
Dawn and dusk are usually the best times to see wildlife, but this makes photography all the more difficult.
Be extremely patient.
Learn about the habits and habitats of the wildlife in your region. Ask local experts such as naturalists, hunters, or park rangers.
Stay hidden from the animals; shooting from a prone position or from an automobile is recommended. Stepping out of an automobile will often spook an animal.
Car windows can screen you from wildlife, and the window edge can be used to stabilize your camera.
Be very quiet.
Don't approach the animal, causing them to flee. Use a long lens or wait for the animal to come to you.
Note: future challenges in this series will focus on small animal macro shots and bird photography.

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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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Mother and Child

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African Buffalo

Camera:	Canon EOS 60D
Lens:	Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Submitted:	Monday, 1st August, 2011 01:56 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 28th June, 2011
Focal length:	170 mm
Shutter speed:	1/15 sec
Aperture:	F5
ISO:	100
Notes:	I accidentally left the ISO fixed at 100, despite the long focal length. Somehow I held it rock-steady for 1/15 of a second. I retook it at ISO 3200, just in case, but it wasn't any better.
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Galleries:	View this photo in CarVac's gallery

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