Wildlife Photography from a boat

[Jay415]

Great shots!

 

[lets fish salt]

real nice to see such sites from your boat can't wait till back on the water again !!!!! =D> lets fish salt

 

[Auzivision]

Amazing photographs.

Someday I hope to have a nice camera with a big lens, but the little point and shoots now days do pretty good.

I took these last fall right after purchasing a Canon S-95:

Not bad for a camera that fits in a shirt pocket.

 

[DougA]

Very nice! How do you manage your cameras in your kayak? Waterproof cases etc.?

 

[baldrob]

Those are great pictures! I miss having a kayak. I was amazed at how close you could get to the wildlife in one without spooking them.

 

[Parry_09]

Great job! Have a big round of applause for this. I am always fan of my friend who is a wildlife photographer Port Macquarie. After watching these pics, I have become your fan also.

 

[longshot]

Those are great! Although that frog looks a little uncomfortable in that first pic

 

[RMull53]

Marsh Creek, Pennsylvania 2014

 

[JLeePhotography]

I want to apologize! I know its been awhile since I have posted any new photos. So here you go!

 

[KMixson]

That's a cool shot of the Belted Kingfisher.

 

[JLeePhotography]

KMixson » 20 Apr 2014, 09:46[/url]"]That's a cool shot of the Belted Kingfisher.

Thanks! I waited about a hour ,and forty five minutes under a hunting blind covering my kayak to get those shots. They are very timid birds.

 

[Y_J]

JLee, I really enjoyed your photos in this thread. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
I can't wait to get my boat in the water and see what I can come up with, photo wise.

Question for you, My Canon 5D just bit the dust again (for the 3rd time). So I've had to rely on my old faithful, 20D. Now I'm looking to get either the 7D, or the 70D. Are there and cons to the 7D that you have run across, if any? What are your favorite Pros about that camera body? I'm assuming that you carry Dry Bags with you on the boat. Can you make any recommendations? Nature, wildlife and landscapes are my thing but I've never shot from a boat before. Any tips you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again for sharing your photos and Happy Boating.

 

[Chase55tx]

Great photos!

I especially like the heron shot with the frog. It's nice to see wildlife photographed from a different perspective.

Keep up the good work.


Chase Fountain
Texas Parks and Wildlife photographer

https://imagesbychase.smugmug.com/

 

[JLeePhotography]

JLee, I really enjoyed your photos in this thread. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
I can't wait to get my boat in the water and see what I can come up with, photo wise.

Question for you, My Canon 5D just bit the dust again (for the 3rd time). So I've had to rely on my old faithful, 20D. Now I'm looking to get either the 7D, or the 70D. Are there and cons to the 7D that you have run across, if any? What are your favorite Pros about that camera body? I'm assuming that you carry Dry Bags with you on the boat. Can you make any recommendations? Nature, wildlife and landscapes are my thing but I've never shot from a boat before. Any tips you could give me would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks again for sharing your photos and Happy Boating.

Sorry it took so long to respond, I've been busy. I got the Canon 7D due to it fast frame rate, along with its ability to shoot HD video. I recently picked up the Canon 7D MkII. I have not played with the 70D. I do keep a dry bag with me in my kayak for when the water gets choppy. When it come to wildlife photography from a boat, be prepared to sit and wait. Some time I will use a Cass County Big Horn Speaker alot with my IBird Pro app to call in birds. You can also use the Primos owl call to call in Barred owls. Keep in mind that using calls for raptors may get an aggressive response. I have been attacked by barred owls for using my call to much.

Here is some more shots from last year!