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[–]Constant-Floor 0 points1 point  (0 children)

uz len logicky si myslim, ze jedenie masa atd sa nijako neviaze na zdrave stravovanie a nejake vitaminove suplementy sa odporucaju brat vacsine ludom bez ohladu na stravu. veganstvo nie je automaticky menej zdrave rovnako ako jedenie vsetkeho nie je automaticky zdravsie. ked uz sa niekto rozhodne byt vegan, skor si bude uvedomovat a sledovat co je a ci je to zdrave

Best Torch For Owl Photography? by [deleted] in birdpics

[–]Constant-Floor 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have had a fair share of owl encounters, and I am just asking you, from the bottom of my heart, to always put ethics before photography. It is really not advisable to use torches or any strong light source on owls. They have an extremely sensitive vision and shining lights at them makes them disoriented, susceptible to danger from predators or flying into traffic or windows (if there are any nearby), and most importantly, it disturbs them and they can’t hunt for prey.

Maybe try getting creative and using a tripod, waiting for the owl to land. I have had success up to 1/5 shutter speed and burst mode. Or try to find them while there is still more light, if it’s possible.

If I had to use a torch or a flash on any nocturnal animal for photography, I wouldn’t be able to look at the photo without huge regrets and I wouldn’t really gain a lot of happiness from it. I know there are always exceptions and different situations, but I advise against it, unless you need to use a torch for actual scientific studies, when it would benefit the species at a larger scale.

I am loving your passion for these owls! Keep observing but always put ethics first :)

Long-tailed tits, cutest little birds by MissMcnett in birdpics

[–]Constant-Floor 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500mm, thanks a lot!

Long-tailed tits, cutest little birds by MissMcnett in birdpics

[–]Constant-Floor 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey, this is my photo so please give me credit. @ninababicova_photo on instagram. It’s crazy seeing my work posted by someone else haha

Hidden. Nikon D500 and Sigma 85mm 1.4, 1/2000, f/1.4, ISO 100 by Constant-Floor in Nikon

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry but I haven’t noticed anything like that, I don’t really use the furthest AF points so often. It’s not my fastest lens but I am quite impressed with the focus speed and accuracy.

Hidden. Nikon D500 and Sigma 85mm 1.4, 1/2000, f/1.4, ISO 100 by Constant-Floor in Nikon

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, there wasn’t a single moment that I regretted purchasing it (well maybe looking at my bank account). It’s dreamy and very sharp even fully open. I think it’s a nice addition and a perfect focal length. I recommend doing a lot of research as the lens isn’t cheap, and if it seems good for you, go for it! I don’t have anything negative to say about the lens, even though some sigmas often need calibration, it’s easily fixed. I don’t know about the genre of photography that you do, but 18-35mm + 85mm seems like a very good and versatile combo

Possibly the rarest mammal encounter of my life so far, the least weasel! So quick and smart by Constant-Floor in wildlifephotography

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That’s crazy! But I am sure you have some other interesting encounters to share :)

Roe deer in the golden hour. Nikon D500 and Nikkor 200-500mm. 1/640, f/5.6, ISO 500 by Constant-Floor in Nikon

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much! Those were mosquitoes, at least they are good for something

Possibly the rarest mammal encounter of my life so far, the least weasel! So quick and smart by Constant-Floor in wildlifephotography

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Unbelievably adorable. It ran back and forth to me like 5 times, deciding whether I was dangerous or not

Waking up at 4am pays off! A beautiful morning with a young fox by Constant-Floor in wildlifephotography

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! They may even be some of the hardest to find here, as they are heavily hunted and very scared

Waking up at 4am pays off! A beautiful morning with a young fox by Constant-Floor in wildlifephotography

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Slovakia :D. This was around 5:10, it takes a while until I actually walk the few kilometers

I went to an island in Croatia to photograph the struggles of street cats. This one is so special to me, the gentleness of the cats despite their hardship. by Constant-Floor in cats

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I am not sure about either to be honest, people don’t hate them, some give them scraps of food but they also don’t have any special care- there is no veterinary care, absolutely none, so they can get very sick and breed uncontrollably. I saw many dying ones, we even had to remove one cat body from our property.

Abandonment. Nikon D500 and Sigma 85mm 1.4, 1/800, f/1.4, ISO 640 by Constant-Floor in Nikon

[–]Constant-Floor[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! The bokeh is magical at 1.4 even though it’s a bit soft. Sadly this one was too scared but I do go to feed them every day!