New Wildlife Photography

Mountain Lion © Jim Miotke All rights reserved

I just wanted to share with you some recent pictures of animals that I made at a Triple D workshop in Utah.

This workshop experience was a great success! We had good weather and, more importantly, a great group. Everyone in the group was cooperative, supportive, and friendly. When you are working together for four days, this group harmony becomes essential.

I mean, this is the kind of team spirit I witnessed: when I was driving back to the Las Vegas to fly back home, I got a flat tire. Before I had a chance to take out the spare and jack, two of the group members saw me on the shoulder, pulled over, and offered to help. Thanks to one workshop participant who owned a service station in PA, I was back on the road in a few minutes. I had to drive super slow with that tiny spare tire, but I enjoyed it.

During the workshop, we had a few adventures - including freezing, fierce winds on the morning we photographed the wolves (pictured below). All in all, though, we could not have asked for better circumstances.

It was exhilarating to photograph these animals - we were treated to mountain lions (aka puma or cougar), bobcat, bears and more... And all animals had such great character. We all walked away with images that captured their personality and spirit. I am including a few here that I especially like for the way they show off the animal's character and expression.

Don't Eat the Daisies © Jim Miotke All rights reserved	Skunk Up Close with Wide-Angle © Jim Miotke All rights reserved
Golden Eagle Profile © Jim Miotke All rights reserved	Near and Far Wolves © Jim Miotke All rights reserved

View more pictures of these fun animals in my Premium Member Gallery at BetterPhoto.com - Your Photography Guide.

Comments

[Maureen]

Wow, Jim. What beautiful photographs! It was fun to learn a little about your trip, too.

[alice]

hello, i am new to the site...and to digital photography and studio photography....i have taken snap shots for years with 35mm, and i decided to upgrade to the canon xti....my biggest problem that i have right now is taking group photos, whoever is on the ends are always a little blurry....what am i doing wrong? Can anyone help me? thanks