Sunday, October 19, 2008

Me In Action!!!!


This is me on the hunt for wildlife. To me this is so freaking relaxing and it makes me enjoy my photography so much. I love getting down and dirty chasing wildlife for the perfect shot. There is no pressure, no client to make happy, not a real time frame, nothing like that at all. It's just me (and Beej now that she's learnnig and enjoying it as well) enjoying God's creations. I can sit in a position all day long and not get the shot I want and go home perfectly happy with a big smile on my face. I guess that it's what a lot of people get out of fishing. They may not catch any fish at all, spend money on bait but are very happy and keep on going at it day after day. This is my fishing, fishing for pictures. On this particular day I was hunting for Bald Eagles along the Delaware River. This was taken just south of Minisink Ford, NY where they have Eagle viewing stations set up. It's a little too early for them

So I didn't get any shots but none the less enjoyed myself greatly. I hope everyone finds an out every once in a while and get to enjoy yourselves and your lives. These shots were taken by Beej whom was accompanying me on this great day. She is having a lot of fun learning photography and I am enjoying teaching a willing student. I'm trying to get her to start a photoblog of her own but I am being met with some resistance. I'll just have to keep trying harder I guess. I have another month or so up here in upstate NY and I hope to get many more images from wildlife and great scenery. Believe you me, I will certainly be out there chasing the perfect shot. I hope you guys enjoy the images and feel welcome to leave any comments or critiques on any of my posts.

-Ray

Hawks Nest

Hawks Nest

This is the view from Scenic Byway 97 (Route 97). This unique highway follows the Delaware River, connecting the rail road city of Port Jervis to the bluestone village of Hancock. A snakelike portion in Sparrowbush that has been featured in many car commercials.

Canon EOS 40D

Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec

Aperture: f/8

ISO: 100

Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM @ 24mm

Beej

Beej

This is on Route 97 just outside of Port Jervis, NY. It is beautiful country up here and can find myself spending a lot of time trecking through the woods. My work will have me here for another month or so and i will be busy shooting.

Canon EOS 40D

Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec

Aperture: f/8

ISO: 100

Lens: Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM @ 100mm

Enjoying Nature

Enjoying Nature

This is on Route 97 just outside of Port Jervis, NY. It is beautiful country up here and can find myself spending a lot of time trecking through the woods. My work will have me here for another month or so and i will be busy shooting.

Canon EOS 40D

Shutter Speed: 1 sec

Aperture: f/22

ISO: 100

Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM @ 24mm