Sun Setting

I wanted to share a few images that I took just recently. As the sun was setting the clouds and lighting created some wonderful scenes. I attempted to capture some of the beauty. There was a lot of depth and a wide range of color that I wanted to try and get in photos. I set my camera so I could get as much light as possible.

Amy Nelson

I wanted to take the time to mention Amy Nelson.Though not a professional photographer she has chosen to pursue photography as a career. She has natural talent and an eye for capturing interesting nature scenes.

Here are a few pieces of hers that I wanted to display.

Final Presentation

I shot all of these photographs on my Canon EOS REBEL T1i.

I didn't use my flash on any of these photos.

Av: 8.0

Tv: 1/200

ISO: 200

Focal Length: 55mm

Lens: 55-250mm

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Focal Length: 250mm

Lens: 55-250mm

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Focal Length: 18mm

Lens: 18-55mm

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Tv: 1/160

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Focal Length: 29mm

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Av: 5.6

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Focal Length: 250mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

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Focal Length: 55mm

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Av: 5.6

Tv: 1/10

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Focal Length: 55mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 5.6

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Focal Length: 250mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 8.0

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Focal Length: 18mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 8.0

Tv: 1/320

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Focal Length: 18mm

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Av: 7.1

Tv: 1/100

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Focal Length: 46mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 8.0

Tv: 1/800

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Focal Length: 55mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 11

Tv: 1/320

ISO: 200

Focal Length: 123mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 11

Tv: 1/400

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Focal Length: 171mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 7.1

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ISO: 100

Focal Length: 250mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

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ISO: 200

Focal Length: 250mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 11

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Focal Length: 55mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 8.0

Tv: 1/400

ISO: 200

Focal Length: 18mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 11

Tv: 1/100

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Focal Length: 18mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 10

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Focal Length: 35mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 5.6

Tv: 1/200

ISO: 200

Focal Length: 214mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 9.0

Tv: 1/500

ISO: 200

Focal Length: 24mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 5.6

Tv: 1/125

ISO: 200

Focal Length: 55mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Av: 5.6

Tv: 1/320

ISO: 250

Focal Length: 232mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

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Focal Length: 163mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

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Focal Length: 163mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

Tv: 1/200

ISO: 320

Focal Length: 250mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

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Focal Length: 250mm

Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

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                      Lens: 55-250mm

Av: 5.6

Tv: 1/125

ISO: 200

Focal Length: 49mm

Lens: 18-55mm

Conservation

I have often wondered about the effects of photography on animal species.I always suspected that it must be quite disturbing to animals. That it might frighten them and effect their natural behaviors.

I found the impact of shutter sound on animal species quite disturbing. I expected there to be disturbances but mainly from the presence of the photographer. I also expected the flash to yield a greater affect on the species that the shutter sound.

If the small sounds emanating from a camera alone can have such a profound affect I can't even imagine the repercussions that tourism has on the species targeted by tourism.

I especially liked the perspective of the author and photographer posting on The Free Quark. He was very aware of the impact that humans can have on animal behavior. He took much care and time to make sure that he disturbed these species he photographed as little as possible.

It would be wonderful if everyone cared as much to do so. I believe thought that most people are not aware of the impact they have on species of animals and plants just by invading these species environments. Even if everyone was aware of the harm that their presence may cause they just are not concerned about the effects.

Tips for Africa

I like to work from a portable hard drive so that is something I would want to consider bringing.
A surge protector would come in handy considering the issues with access to power.
For students who don't have large telephoto lenses telephotoconverters would be helpful.
A series of adapters would be necessary for traveling throughout different parts of Africa.
From what the articles mentioned a beanbag is essential. 



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Swarly

These are photographs I took earlier today of a squirrel outside my apartment. I liked the bright blue sky and the warm, golden tones in the remaining leaves. It was midday so I tried to shoot the squirrel at an angel to reduce shadows and glares from the sun. I shot these images at an aperture value of 5.6. I wanted the squirrel to be sharp while the trees and leaves in the background blurred away.

Riverfront

This is an image I took last Thursday while visiting Riverfront Park. I captured this shot as some Canadian Geese happened to be flying overhead as the sun was setting.