Hello to everyone on the forum. This is slightly off topic but I feel it would benefit some that are just breaking into wildlife photography...
I just want to let you know that under the Editorial section on my website, there is a series of wildlife photography guides on various subjects. I have tried to make them easy to follow and accessible for both beginners and enthusiasts alike. Apologies in advance if they teach anyone to suck eggs! I've put a fair amount of effort in to these over the past year and writing them has filled my time while I was out of action for large parts of 2007.
Hope they are of some use. If, after reading them, you feel you can add more 'tips and tricks' to the pages then please feel free to email them to me and I will paste them into the pages with your name as a credit.
I like them a lot, you've written some good stuff on there. I think the only thing that may improve them is photos of your set-ups/hides/tripods etc so that it is possible for beginners to get a idea of what goes into making a good photo. I can only echo what Adam said about your website, it's extremely well designed
Well, I was looking up info on Richmond Park and deer only last night and then this appeared today :)
I live near Richmond Park and I so read your article about it on your site today. It's very informative as were the other articles, and I learned a few things from it.
But I've two questions which your article didn't cover: where is the best place to locate the deer at the times you recommend, and does the park close? I'm aware it does for traffic, but does it for pedestrians?
Congratulations on your website... I've sent some time there, and will do more I am sure :)
David, The deer are transient and so there is no particular place, although the open fields near Sheen Gate and towards Roehampton Gate are likely spots. During the rut, these are the best grazing sites and often the largest herds (of hinds) gather here with a lot of interest from the stags.
I generally avoid these as this is where most photogs and dog-walkers go. I spend a few says in a fow there so, at first, I drive around to find where the other harems are first, park nearby, then walk. Then in the following days, I can get there earlier, park outside and walk in.
The park is always open to pedestrians apart from when they are culling the deer. Gate opening times are usually around 7-7.30 or sunrise in Autumn and winter. It is a little unpredictable as it is when the Royal Parks Constabulary get round to opening the gates.
Daniel, Yep, noted. Will get onto it when time allows.
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4 repliesI just want to let you know that under the Editorial section on my website, there is a series of wildlife photography guides on various subjects. I have tried to make them easy to follow and accessible for both beginners and enthusiasts alike. Apologies in advance if they teach anyone to suck eggs!
Hope they are of some use. If, after reading them, you feel you can add more 'tips and tricks' to the pages then please feel free to email them to me and I will paste them into the pages with your name as a credit.
I've just had a look at some of your guides which are very easy to follow and full of useful information. Lovely website too!
Adam
I like them a lot, you've written some good stuff on there. I think the only thing that may improve them is photos of your set-ups/hides/tripods etc so that it is possible for beginners to get a idea of what goes into making a good photo. I can only echo what Adam said about your website, it's extremely well designed
Cheers,
Dan.
I live near Richmond Park and I so read your article about it on your site today. It's very informative as were the other articles, and I learned a few things from it.
But I've two questions which your article didn't cover: where is the best place to locate the deer at the times you recommend, and does the park close? I'm aware it does for traffic, but does it for pedestrians?
Congratulations on your website... I've sent some time there, and will do more I am sure :)
David, The deer are transient and so there is no particular place, although the open fields near Sheen Gate and towards Roehampton Gate are likely spots. During the rut, these are the best grazing sites and often the largest herds (of hinds) gather here with a lot of interest from the stags.
I generally avoid these as this is where most photogs and dog-walkers go. I spend a few says in a fow there so, at first, I drive around to find where the other harems are first, park nearby, then walk. Then in the following days, I can get there earlier, park outside and walk in.
The park is always open to pedestrians apart from when they are culling the deer. Gate opening times are usually around 7-7.30 or sunrise in Autumn and winter. It is a little unpredictable as it is when the Royal Parks Constabulary get round to opening the gates.
Daniel, Yep, noted. Will get onto it when time allows.