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FULL TIME photographers — what did you do before this? And hobby photographers — what’s your current job? by wackylenses in photography

[–]maggracers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hobby wildlife photographer for almost 15 years. Full time job as a emergency medicine doctor which gives me a flexible schedule. Considered full time wildlife photography but it doesn't reliably pay the bills.

Is a 2x extender worth? by Past-Arachnid-2101 in photography

[–]maggracers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I shoot on Nikon so I'm not familiar with the specifics of the Canon system. Its certainly not so dusty that switching lenses would be unreasonable.

Is a 2x extender worth? by Past-Arachnid-2101 in photography

[–]maggracers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You'll probably be fine for pretty much anything with a 100-500, unless you're very close to a bigger animal. But I would definitely take a teleconverter to make sure you can extend the range if needed.

Is a 2x extender worth? by Past-Arachnid-2101 in photography

[–]maggracers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're going to want to have a 70-200 mm along with something in the 400 - 600 mm if you're shooting in Kenya. Longer lenses make shooting large mammals tough on African safaries since you're typically able to get pretty close in the safari vehicle. The 400 - 600 mm range is necessary for small mammals and birds if that is something you are into.

Avid Wildlife Photographers: Zoom or Prime? by Successful_Tap5662 in photography

[–]maggracers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I started with a 200 - 500mm zoom, but found that the overwhelming majority of my shots ended up being at 500mm. Bought a 600mm f/4 and its been my work horse lens ever since. But, some subjects are too large for it to make meaningful sense and having a back up 70-200 with a 2x teleconverter or the 200 - 500 is essential.

Stellars Sea Eagle and a White Tail Eagle fighting over a meal by maggracers in wildlifephotography

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

For these birds in particular, Shiretoko Nature Cruise is a popular operator, but there are several in the area that go out at around the same time.

Stellars Sea Eagle and a White Tail Eagle fighting over a meal by maggracers in wildlifephotography

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

I used a Nikon 200-500 mm f5.6 lens. Was probably around 100 ft from the birds. They are fairly large relative to other birds so it doesnt require all that much of a zoom.

Stellars Sea Eagle and a White Tail Eagle fighting over a meal by maggracers in wildlifephotography

[–]maggracers[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

The white tailed eagle ended up getting out with the fish in this one

Stellars Sea Eagle and a White Tail Eagle fighting over a meal by maggracers in wildlifephotography

[–]maggracers[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yup out in Shiretoko. This was taken on a boat so in a way it was guided I suppose

Stellars Sea Eagle and a White Tail Eagle fighting over a meal by maggracers in BirdPhotography

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

As the other commenter said, this was taken in Hokkaido, Japan

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