a few more photos from our Anniversary trip

[grandpawrichard]

A sea otter that my wife photographed:

My wife took a photo of me getting immersed in taking a photograph:

and here's the photo I took:

GPR

 

[grandpawrichard]

A Turkey Vulture eating seafood at Watmough Head Beach on Lopez Island in Washington State:

GPR

 

[Roxxette]

Hey what lens are you using ?

 

[grandpawrichard]

Hey what lens are you using ?

That varies with the conditions. The Sea Otter was taken with a Canon 70-200 f/4 L series telephoto. The Toadstools were taken with a 17-40 f/4 L series wide angle. The Turkey Vulture was taken with a Canon F/4 300 IS L series telephoto. I also have a Canon 400 f5.6 L series telephoto that I should have used to take the Turkey Vulture photos with because of the distance away he was. Our cameras are Canon 7D DSLR's.

GPR

 

[BHam]

I love your photos GPR. Very nice. I'm glad to see you two are enjoying your anniversary trip.

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[Roxxette]

How do you feel about the nikon D7 ? Its just couple of bucks cheaper

 

[plantlvr]

Very nice photos GPR! It looks so nice and cool there unlike the hot, dry, Central Valley. AC is on of the best inventions ever

 

[grandpawrichard]

How do you feel about the nikon D7 ? Its just couple of bucks cheaper

Roxxette,
Nikon makes a Super Fine Camera! The D7 is a really superb camera and a solid performer. I tried Nikon cameras out when I was about to purchase my first DSLR. As you can see in the photo of me, I have HUGE hands. Nikon Cameras did not feel right in my hands. Then I tried Canon cameras and fell in love with the way they felt once in my big paws. I also liked the way the camera controls felt and where they were placed, so I bought the Canon.

I have been constantly upgrading my camera bodies and lenses, so now I'm at a point I have far to much time, energy, learning and money tied up into Canon Cameras that it wouldn't be worth it for me to change.

Shoot whatever Feels good in your hands and does the best job for you!

GPR

 

[Roxxette]

Yes the "bulky" design of the canon attracts me but i dont mind small also , what really is calling my name is that i can get the nikon around 300 less than the canon still not sure but il make up my mind soon.

 

[Lisa66]

I know the lenses help, but you really have a knack for getting wildlife shots!

 

[BHam]

Hey GPR, if I'm ever in the PNW I'm coming over and you're teachin' me all about taking good photos.

 

[grandpawrichard]

Thank you Lisa! Many years ago I honed my skills as a hunter. I don't hunt animals anymore unless it is with a camera, so those old skills do come in handy!

The Professional grade lenses do help tremendously too! For that I thank Canon Camera Company!

GPR

 

[grandpawrichard]

Hey GPR, if I'm ever in the PNW I'm coming over and you're teachin' me all about taking good photos.

BHam my friend, it would be my Honor to teach you how to take good photos! I owe a lot of my photography skills to a dear friend and mentor who passed away this last winter..... Mr. Lee Mann. He taught me so much and I am so Thankful for my time with him! (do a search for Lee Mann on the net) Another Professional Photographer that taught me a lot was Mr. Matt Brown. With two Fine Photographers like these Gentlemen teaching you there is No Way you couldn't learn something unless your brain was a Rock!

GPR

 

[BHam]

Well, my brain is pretty close to rock form . Sorry for your loss but from the sound of it, you appreciated the time you had with him and the craft you have was handed down to you so essentially you're always carrying a piece of him with you.

 

[BHam]

I really like this picture. I saw a site with Lee Mann and it had a bunch of nature pics. He's got amazing photos and from all over the world!

 

[grandpawrichard]

Such a Fine Man and a Super Fine Photographer! This world is a better place for having him and his photographic skills! He is gone now, but his photos live on to make our days a little brighter!

In my own small way I try to emulate his style into my own, so that I can pass on the beauty around me that he showed me.

GPR

 

[BHam]

GPR, I was thinking the same thing as I was going through his albums. I can definitely see the influence he had on you. Keep giving us more GPR I love it!