Some Buffalo Pics

[ChuckDee]

That particular lens is really good for this kind of shots. Very clear images at a decent distance. Anyway, I have another question: how do you deal with shutter noise?

For a professional DSLR, I've used this a few times on film sets...it's called a "blimp".
http://www.soundblimp.com/images/NDig2.jpgNDig2.jpg

[cfire]

Thanks for the link, looks like a great tool.

[ChuckDee]

Thanks for the link, looks like a great tool.

It works well, you can't hear the shutter but it's quite bulky and cumbersome. Also, very hard to find!

[cfire]

They didn't spend much on esthetics either...lol I won't be buying one unless I get a gig that requires it or I save enough pennies to do an actual photo "safari", neither of which is likely to happen anytime soon...

[ChuckDee]

They didn't spend much on esthetics either...lol I won't be buying one unless I get a gig that requires it or I save enough pennies to do an actual photo "safari", neither of which is likely to happen anytime soon...

No, they sure didn't Frank. For as long as I've been in photography, 15 years now, the design has been the same. I would never buy one. The agency I was working for Fed Ex'd it to me because I could not locate one in Texas. I did find a DIY on how to build one and it involved a Pelican case, a remote and some PVC...I would go that route if I had to use one again.

[fotodog]

I love the first one, Frank.
Great composition and great timing.

You did a great job of varying the compositions throughout.
Great job!

p.s. nice to see you shooting again!

[cfire]

Thanks Greg! Yeah, it's hard to find the time but I am going to try and force myself. With trying to climb the corporate ladder now that I'm back at a full time gig, and a freelance plate that's full til year's end, it's been rough. Next year, I am going to seriously cherry pick the freelance stuff and enjoy life a bit more. Can't complain about this year though, I need the cash and as they say, "You have to make hay while the sun is shining." lol