Posted by Jeff Harrison on March 19, 2010 at 5:06 AM
Here's one of my latest Badger images. I believe it is a lactating sow - as indicated by the very prominent teat.
Hopefully this means that in the coming weeks I may expect her to be accompaned by some cubs on her nightly foraging visits to my garden
Canon 7D with Canon 70-200 L IS f/2.8 lens at 105mm, 1/250th sec, ISO250, f/8 and using wireless Canon 430EX and 580EXII flash units fired by ST-E2 transmitter.
Posted by John Chapman on March 19, 2010 at 5:33 AM
Hi Jeff, this is a super capture in a lovely setting.
Posted by Andy Astbury on March 19, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Looks like a great setup Jeff - can't wait to see some cub images
Posted by Phil Mclean on March 19, 2010 at 7:52 AM
Terrific image and how exciting to have them coming to you.
Is their food in the log, to get their head up?
Well done,Jeff.
Phil.
Posted by Marcus Conway on March 19, 2010 at 8:31 AM
Interesting shot - hopefully see some cubs along shortly
A fine result. Good job on getting one with the head up.
Posted by Andy Gregory on March 19, 2010 at 9:29 AM
Superb shot, great lighting setup
Posted by Andy Elliott on March 19, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Nice, one Jeff. No snowdrops, but I like that layout better. Nice you can see the legs now (no white stilettos). White balance looks a shade warm (not quite as bad as my shot, but still a bit warm).
Posted by Paul Rosser on March 19, 2010 at 11:33 AM
Lovely image!
Paul.
Posted by Calum Dickson on March 19, 2010 at 11:35 AM
Really enjoying this series Jeff, so refreshing to see some of our mammals. Appreciate the efforts you've gone to to get these shots, so many thanks for sharing.
Great shot, I'm waiting for he onse with the cups (if you're right about this mom).
I do have the impression, the WB is a little to warm but that could also be my screen.
Posted by Karen Summers on March 19, 2010 at 1:52 PM
Jeff thats a super image enjoying these badger shots
Posted by Andy Shepherd on March 19, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Must be wonderful to have Badgers visiting your garden Jeff, very nicely done and a cracking image.
Andy...
Posted by Philip Newman on March 19, 2010 at 5:05 PM
A lovely image in a very nice setting. Look forward to seeing more, especially cubs.
Posted by David Taylor on March 20, 2010 at 8:43 AM
An excellent image, sharp with plenty of detail in the subject and its environment.
Posted by Craig Jones on March 20, 2010 at 8:44 AM
Lovely image,beautiful animals these are and I'm pleased for you at these nice images you are getting, while mine are having me on the run-a-round
Posted by Jeff Harrison on March 20, 2010 at 8:45 AM
Thanks for all your kind and encouraging comments - I just hope I can deliver on a cubs image, now that I've mentioned the possibility
In answer to Phil's question - "Is their food in the log, to get their head up?" - exactly so Phil. This shot was taken on her 4th or 5th visit of the night and after clearing up all the food on the ground she eventually found the food I'd placed in the hollowed out log
On the WB point, I think Andy and Tim are right - the original image is a little too warm, probably due to the very low level of red filtered light I'm using over the area to achieve focus. I hope the re-post is better.
Posted by Andy Elliott on March 20, 2010 at 2:02 PM
Jeff
Definitely better - I might even go more so, slightly cooler - the white head fur is still looking yellowish on my monitor. Cooler also suggests moonlight rather than sunlight!
Discussion
20 repliesHopefully this means that in the coming weeks I may expect her to be accompaned by some cubs on her nightly foraging visits to my garden
Canon 7D with Canon 70-200 L IS f/2.8 lens at 105mm, 1/250th sec, ISO250, f/8 and using wireless Canon 430EX and 580EXII flash units fired by ST-E2 transmitter.
Is their food in the log, to get their head up?
Well done,Jeff.
Phil.
Phil.
Paul.
Calum
I do have the impression, the WB is a little to warm but that could also be my screen.
Must be wonderful to have Badgers visiting your garden Jeff, very nicely done and a cracking image.
Andy...
In answer to Phil's question - "Is their food in the log, to get their head up?" - exactly so Phil. This shot was taken on her 4th or 5th visit of the night and after clearing up all the food on the ground she eventually found the food I'd placed in the hollowed out log
On the WB point, I think Andy and Tim are right - the original image is a little too warm, probably due to the very low level of red filtered light I'm using over the area to achieve focus. I hope the re-post is better.
Definitely better - I might even go more so, slightly cooler - the white head fur is still looking yellowish on my monitor. Cooler also suggests moonlight rather than sunlight!
Andy