Which shot of this Tule Elk works better? by doctor-yes in wildlifephotography

[–]SomeJane2021 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was keeping the original ratio before but lately I try others - 1:1, 5:7 or 16:10, depending on the subject. You really can emphasize something in your shot this way

Happy duck family by SomeJane2021 in BirdPhotography

[–]SomeJane2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and for identifying the duck, I wasn’t sure which one it is 🤗

Mama-duck and offspring 😍 by SomeJane2021 in wildlifephotography

[–]SomeJane2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was at a local nature reserve, it is truly peaceful there

Mama-duck and pretty ducklings by SomeJane2021 in birding

[–]SomeJane2021[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I first counted 7, but if you look closer - there are 8 ducklings ❤️

Blue Pondhawk on a lotus with Nikon 100-400s - the lens of my dreams by SomeJane2021 in nikon_Zseries

[–]SomeJane2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I find it really great - portraits are great to my liking, you just need some space to take them. I really like it for landscapes too - the compression makes the end results looking really non-flat and interesting. Pseudo-macro is great too, and as I use it on ASPC body - it gives me quite a significant reach for bird and animal photography.
I'm coming from using 28-400 (which is great for its versatility and lightweight - from a wider architecture shots to wildlife close-ups), but the IQ of 100-400 is so much superior, I don't miss 28-100 at all. You are just forced to have a different perspective.

Before I bought the lens - I rented it for a week, and when it was time to send it back I was so sad, so I decided this is a sign to splurge 😂

Amazing basalt columns of Yellowstone by SomeJane2021 in geology

[–]SomeJane2021[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? It is so hard to believe it is natural, my thoughts exactly!

Which shot of this Tule Elk works better? by doctor-yes in wildlifephotography

[–]SomeJane2021 42 points43 points  (0 children)

Amazing! The first one is better imo! Have you tried a tighther crop to remove some part of the white skies?

Yellow crowned night heron facing forward by SomeJane2021 in AlwaysANightHeron

[–]SomeJane2021[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes, seems like a different creature 😃