Photography

Wildlife Photography by Tommy Simonsen with a Fuji X-T2**

Jeff

One of my keen interests is photography and JBRish readers know that I am interested in upgrading my hobbyist gear to something more in the “enthusiast” to “semi-professional” range. As part of that search for the camera and technology ecosystem in which I would like to invest, I have been leaning toward the Fuji X-T2 although there are other contenders as of late. This is an important decision because purchasing a camera is often the least expensive acquisition when moving to a new system. There are lenses, accessories, additional batteries, filters, etc.

That, however, is not what this post is about. I want to share with you a few images. It just so happens that because I read many, many articles about the Fuji X-T2, they are from a Fuji user who enjoys wildlife photography.

First, the pictures…

baby seal with mother

Don’t these seals always look sad? This mom and her pup were wary, but knew the photographer was at a distance.

The three wolf musketeers

The picture of these wolves was my favorite basically because I am partial to them.

arctic lynx?

It does look like everyone/everything wants to be a photographer. I wrote about that HERE as well.

**NOTE** – These pictures are the property of Tommy Simonsen and one can and should assume that they are copyrighted with ALL rights reserved. I am using them on my blog in an effort to share photography I personally consider to be interesting and/or excellent.

These are just a few examples of what Tommy Simonsen, photographer and blogger, was able to capture using the Fuji X-T2. What camera was used is not significant and this is not a pro-Fuji or anti-anyone post. What I am pointing to are the wonderful pictures he was able to capture. If you read photographer Simonsen’s post,Extreme field test of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and X-T2, you will see many more and if you are interested in the gear, well…there is plenty of that too.

If you are interested in reading about my Photographic Conundrum, you can find all parts of the story at these links.

My Photography Conundrum – Part 1

My Photography Conundrum – Part 2

My Photography Conundrum – Part 3

My Photography Conundrum – Part 4 (Final)

 

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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 93 (Dog Lake)

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Dog Lake framed by a tree branch 

Dog Lake and distant mountains framed by a large tree branch

While hiking to Lembert Dome, there will be signs for the Dog Lake trail. These two hikes combine well and I would encourage all those who are fit enough to complete both hikes to visit each destination. We were at Dog Lake when snow was still covering the mountain tops and it did add a nice contrast to the scene, but recent rains and snow melt rendered parts of the shoreline muddy.

By framing the lake and distant mountains with the large branch, the viewer’s eye is drawn into the scene.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 92 (Tuolumne Meadows from atop Lembert Dome)

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Tuolumne Meadows from Lembert Dome)A view of Tuolumne Meadows from Lembert Dome)

After quite a long trek and then a climb to the top of Lembert Dome, I had to take my time to gaze at all of the views from on top of that edifice.

So beautiful was the entire panorama, that I took enough photographs to cover the complete 360 degree view. I guess that is the good news. The bad news? Well, you may very well see every shot I took to cover all of that territory.

Not to worry, however, as I don’t think one can ever tire of the magnificence of that landscape. I was far enough from the edge of the dome to be safe, but it was still a thrill to look over the precipice.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 91 (El Capitan)

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El Capitan viewed from a nearby meadow 

El Capitan viewed from a nearby meadow

El Capitan is one of iconic features of Yosemite. No matter where one hikes in the park, it continuously reveals itself from numerous roads, paths and viewing points.

The photograph of El Capitan above was taken as we walked across a nearby meadow. It towers well above the tree line and never ceases to impress.

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 87 (Half Dome – From the East)

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Half Dome from Olmstead Point 

Half Dome from Olmstead Point

Olmstead Point is one of those turnouts one doesn’t read much about in the literature; at least I hadn’t seen much about it. As we were driving along Tioga Road, we came across this vantage point and we were stunned by the amazing views.

The picture of Half Dome above is one that is not generally seen as many of the viewing spots are located on the other side of this Yosemite notable. Olmstead Point is northeast of Half Dome and according to the map, approximately three miles away (+/-).

The actual colors of the giant rock are not revealed well from this distance as the atmosphere lends a blue cast to the capture. There is at least one good hiking trail from this overlook (Olmsted Point trail) that we noted. Unfortunately,we did not take the earmarked hike, but now wish we had as it is remarked to be “one of the great values in scenery per square meter”.

 
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Chipmunk wants to be a Photographer

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Chipmunk wants to be a photographer
Even this chipmunk was interested in photography gear!

On a recent hike, we sat down to have some lunch along the trail. It was apparent that the chipmunks were accustomed to people as this particular animal had no hesitation in “hanging around.” Just before we packed up to leave, he hopped on the boulder to examine my cameras.

NOTE – We do not feed the wildlife in any of the places we hike, but this chipmunk had hopes!

 
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Year of Yosemite (YOY) – Day 84 (Mirror Lake – Between the Domes)

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Mirror LakeMirror Lake nestled between the mountains of Yosemtie

Mirror Lake is a pretty lake although it is a bit cluttered with vegetation at times. This was one of the first major hikes we took and I did not realize that Half Dome was situated to the southeast. I “heard” that it is possible to get a reflection of Half Dome in the lake, but I did not know and therefore did not seek out that shot. It would have been a good one to attempt.

I did manage to capture several images of North Dome which lies northwest of Mirror Lake. It would be a star in almost any other surrounding, but at Yosemite, it is forced to assume a supporting role.

 
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STATUS QUOte – Photography – 20160926 & Video

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Photography Quote

“You have to milk the cow quite a lot and get plenty of milk to make a little cheese.”

– Henri Cartier-Bresson


The above quote appears in the video below at the 10:32 mark. The brief video about Cartier-Bresson is quite interesting and presents photographs that are both “famous” and others that are rather mundane. I wonder how this body of work would hold up when examined by the current photography critics? Watch the video to see for yourself.


 

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Scott Bourne Demonstrates One Dilemma of a Wildlife Photographer

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Followers of JBRish know that I enjoy photography. It is a hobby that allows people to express themselves and exercise their imagination. One of my favorite subjects is wildlife which usually consists of birds, rodents, small animals, etc.

As I try to learn as much as I can from as many different sources, one of the people I admire and follow via the Internet is Scott Bourne. I wrote about him and his contribution to the photography community in a blog post Scott Bourne – Gifts from A Life in Photography

Yesterday he tweeted a picture that I thought was indicative of the problems, unforeseen circumstances, etc. of a wildlife photographer. The composite shows Scott with his camera and a thousand pound bear standing in the way of his exit via boat.

As I learned recently while filming a group of Elk, when dealing with living subjects, a photographer must be ever vigilant, expect the unexpected and react wisely.

Scott Bourne Photographing a Bear
“Scott Bourne Photographing a Bear and Demonstrating a Problem Faced by Wildlife Photgraphers”

 

Photograph courtesy of a tweet by Scott Bourne. Copyright with All Rights Reserved

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STATUS QUOte – Photography – 20160920

Jeff

I read many blogs each day related to the field of photography. One of the posts a couple of weeks ago caught my eye because of a subtitle which I thought would make a good quote. The photograph below is one I particularly like which Mr. Gibson included with his writing (see link below).


Photography Quote

Luck favours those who go out exploring with their cameras.

– Andrew S Gibson


What I Learned About Landscape Photography in Northern Spain by Andrew S Gibson is a very interesting essay about capturing unique photographs with a personal vision. If you are interested in landscape photography, I think you will gain some insights into finding that special shot that others might have missed.

B&W Landscape Courtesy of Andrew S. Gibson - Copyright with All Rights Reserved

Photograph Courtesy of Andrew S. Gibson from the blog post linked above. See other beautiful photographs at that link.

 

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