My wildlife photos

Tom hicks · 07-26-2012

Thought I'd share some with everyone .

I shoot both Nikon and Canon digital , camera's used could be Nikon D2H, D200, or D300S. Canon D30 , D60 , 30D
Lens could be Nikon 500 f4 , 400 2.8. Canon lens 300 f4 70-200 f2.8 180mm macro or MPE 65 or rev lens .

Tom hicks · 07-26-2012

Few macro shots

Tom hicks · 07-26-2012

Few close up shots

kokoshawnuff · 07-26-2012

Some wonderful photos. I never realized snakes had those amazing colors in their eyes

Tom hicks · 07-29-2012

Thanks for the reply and interest. I'll post you some more snake shots . Hope you come back for a look.

Tom hicks · 07-29-2012

All snake shots are from our surrounding zoos.

Tom hicks · 07-29-2012

Here are a few from my daughter when she was ten .

In 06 she competed in the Dallas zoo photo contest along with some 340 others . Her class was the 10 and under. I entered at the pro level. She won the whole thing. First time it had every been won by a child ...http://www.pixtus.com/forum/dallas-f...ze-winner.html

Tom hicks · 07-29-2012

A few more from her . Hope you enjoy. In 07 and 08 she took second place with the first two images.

Kenj8246 · 07-29-2012

Ok, these are flat out some of the nicest images I've had the pleasure of looking at. I'll even admit up front that I've met the gentleman who made most of them. Will also admit to being a noob here on RFF with a low post count.

But damn near 200 views and one reply?!?! Come on folks, y'all can do better than that. Post some images that are equally as good, I double-dog dare you.

Tom hicks · 07-29-2012

Well I guess I'm posting the wrong kind of images that everyone likes . I'M here to please how are these.

Tom hicks · 07-29-2012

Here are some that took a little more thought . It's all in getting the comp and lighting just right, and then the cooperation of the static subject matter.

farlymac · 07-29-2012

All great stuff, Tom. And congrats to your daughter on her win, though it's a few years late. I see where she gets it from. The color in the eyes of the mountain lion are beautiful. The way the deer/elk (?) stands out from the background gives it a 3D effect. And the way the leopard disappears into the dark is fantastic. The macros and close-ups have that quality look one likes to see. You've been practicing!

(Give me a break, Ken. I can't read all the forums everyday

)

PF

Keith · 07-29-2012

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Originally Posted by Tom hicks

Well I guess I'm posting the wrong kind of images that everyone like . I'M here to please how are these.

Those are very nice wildlife images Tom ... though as I'm sure you're well aware this forum is locked into a certain type of imagery.

I suggest you re-do them in grainy black and white and be sure to have some legs or parking lot signs in the background ... preferably casting long shadows!

Kenj8246 · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Keith

Those are very nice wildlife images Tom ... though as I'm sure you're well aware this forum is locked into a certain type of imagery.

I suggest you re-do them in grainy black and white and be sure to have some legs or parking lot signs in the background ... preferably casting long shadows!

There's your answer.

Tom hicks · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by farlymac

All great stuff, Tom. And congrats to your daughter on her win, though it's a few years late. I see where she gets it from. The color in the eyes of the mountain lion are beautiful. The way the deer/elk (?) stands out from the background gives it a 3D effect. And the way the leopard disappears into the dark is fantastic. The macros and close-ups have that quality look one likes to see. You've been practicing!

(Give me a break, Ken. I can't read all the forums everyday

)

PF

Thanks for the look and kind reply. I had a feeling it was going to be uphill all the way but man what a tough crowd.

Tom

semordnilap · 07-30-2012

Hey Tom, I think they're awesome...! And your daughter's picture is really cool, and a nice story too.

Tom hicks · 07-30-2012

Ok here are some film Black and Whites Taken with the AE-1 and Canon FD 80-200 f4 L

Tom hicks · 07-30-2012

Here are some digital. The oof spot in the first is another Coyote.

Third image is another film shot

taskoni · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Kenj8246

...But damn near 200 views and one reply?!?! Come on folks, y'all can do better than that. Post some images that are equally as good, I double-dog dare you.

Well, I'd like to see some snake shots taken with RF and 28mm lens at minimal focus distance, then I'll be impressed :P

But seriously, great shots there! It was a pleasure to look at them and ah, your daughter's shots are better than yours (but I am sure you'll take is as a compliment).
Congratulation to your little princess and you and thanks for posting!

Regards,

Boris

Tom hicks · 07-30-2012

Thanks Boris , I haven't shared to much about myself or family so this is part of that . I have always taken pictures, but for me my actual photography and my art form didn't start till I got my first digital back in 99. I have some 200 film cameras and have been shooting mostly film for the past two years , (still learning ) although I enjoy most all of it , I'm still not much into street stuff (as far as shooting it ) I enjoy seeing what others can do. I'm still a wildlife guy. Here is a shot I entered in the zoo contest and only got honorable mention Taken with the D200 and Nikkor AIS 50-300 ED ( African Pygmy Falcon ) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pygmy_Falcon

taskoni · 07-30-2012

Tom, if I could shoot wildlife the way you shoot it, I would never think of shooting street!!!

And, BTW, I am not good in "street" too

Regards,

Boris

kokoshawnuff · 07-30-2012

Again, those are all really wonderful. Do you take all the reptile photos at zoos? Pretty amazing considering the typical lighting I've seen at zoos

Tom hicks · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by kokoshawnuff

Again, those are all really wonderful. Where do you take the reptile photos?

At the zoo LA should have a wonderful reptile house . Tripod , shutter release , macro lens and digital cam or slide film , some exposures can be as long as 14 sec. depending on the light . I shoot mostly the available light . If flash is needed, I fire it manually by hand off camera.

kokoshawnuff · 07-30-2012

Great photos Tom. It's tough for us rangefinder shooters to get similar results so it always refreshing to see something like this thread.

Tom hicks · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Keith

Those are very nice wildlife images Tom ... though as I'm sure you're well aware this forum is locked into a certain type of imagery.

I suggest you re-do them in grainy black and white and be sure to have some legs or parking lot signs in the background ... preferably casting long shadows!

Thanks Keith, I had a feeling it was going to be an ass whooping to break into this pool of RF shooters, man they are picky .

The next time I see a large cat next to a stop sign I'll be sure to get the shot.