Wildlife Photography

[Erna]

I decided to start a threat where all the serious wildlife photographers here (if there are any) can showcase their work if they want. :)

Wildlife photographers sometimes have hair raising stories to tell about getting too close to their subjects.

Here's a pic I've taken a while back.

On this particular occasion, the dominant male in this group was in NO mood for me… After making a few threats without me budging, he eventually stormed me, and I left my tripod and camera right there and bailed. After a couple of meters away, I realized no way, this guy's gonna destroy my camera, so I charged back screaming (to try and give him a fright) and grabbed my camera and RAN!

Some seriously adventurous and gifted photographers I've discovered online:

_http://www.braingiants.com/noriomatsumoto/welcome.html
_http://www.braingiants.com/photo/

I'm not quite where they are yet, but give it time...

 

[Annette1]

Great pic and amusing commentary! Thanks for the smile, E.

 

[Erna]

Thanks Annette1! :)

 

[andi]

grate pic !

i'm sure you're having a grate time doing this ...is is pretty much self rewarding ...and besides that they (animals) don't have an issue with how they look ;D

 

[Voyageur]

A 2d mother is very good at sending her cubs to a greater height; out of harm’s way. This was in 2004 while coming around a corner; we were all surprised!!! Nervously I captured these little fellows on film while backing away slowly so mother could coax them down, back to her care.

It’s always disturbing when you are in 2d’s habitat, just by being there; there is cause and effect of their patterns. In nature, for the most part, mothers are remarkable at protecting their young ones from predators of all kinds; unfortunately, we happen to be one of their larger predator problems, and maybe, with knowledge, we are just walking up to our own larger predator/problems too?

3 Bears (one in hidding):