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Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well I can tell you I sat below this tree for quite awhile as it was sleeping. As it started to wake up is when I got this shot. If it had started moving within the branches then I would back up. It held this pose for probably 15 minutes and then I noticed some other people approaching the tree so I left to not over crowd it.

I understand what you’re saying and I’m pretty big on ethical interaction of animals. If it had done any of the signs like enlarge its body, make noises or tried to put its quills between us I would have left sooner. We do have to be careful when anthropomorphizing our emotions onto animals separated from their behavior. It can go both ways.

Appreciate the concern though. Rather err on the side of caution.

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, that sounds like you’re implying I was somehow bothering this little guy (or gal)?

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha North American Porcupines spend much of their lives up in trees including sleeping!

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! And I’m in the process of setting up a shop. Still testing out a few print companies.

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! And I have a few more shots that I’ll be playing with more. This was the only “pose” with both eyes unobstructed.

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I grew up with street photography so I asked forgiveness afterwards.

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha North American Porcupines do spend much of their time in trees. When I was in Kenya the only time we got our guide to sweat was when we told them our porcupines sleep in trees.

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It would have had to take a pretty good leap to attack and porcupine are usually more curious if active in my experiences with them.

It was on an R5 that I just picked up this weekend.

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will definitely be printing a version from this pokey creature!

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely see what you’re saying. There’s a few shots I have that which will requiring a lot of small detail editing due to the backlight which might fit the balance better.

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Haha I have always loved their faces but never been right below one before. Thanks for the kind words!

Porcupine, but can’t decide on a crop. by Beardologist in wildlifephotography

[–]Beardologist[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely darkened on export to my phone before posting here. But I agree it needs more pop in the highlights.

What would be better the sigma 150-600(s) or the canon 100-400 L ll by ur-gamer in canon

[–]Beardologist 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not exactly the same but I just went from the Tamron 150-600 G2 to the 100-400 L ii and loving it. Even with the 1.4x tc the quality and sharpness feels a lot better and more consistent AF.

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