UWOL #7 Farm Yard Safari by Gordon Hoffman

Bruce Foreman · March 1st, 2008, 01:23 AM

You have one busy backyard! Lots of good footage of "critters", excellent closeups.

Gordon Hoffman · March 4th, 2008, 08:35 AM

David - Sometimes luck plays a large part in what you get when working with wildlife, but there is no lack of opportunity here. It just happened that I grabbed the camera on a couple of the better days. I used a 150 to 500 lens on most of this which always gets me in trouble when I need a wide establishing shot. Thanks for the comments.

Trond - Thanks. Yes, I need to pick up more wide shots.

Markus – As others have mentioned it was a coyote. They are quite common here. Thanks for your feedback

Adrinn – Yes that was a coyote. It’s a little deceiving, when using a long lens, things look closer together than they really are. Thanks.

Geir Inge – Thank you very much. I’ve always liked that opening scene and have shot it on a number of occasions over the years and still like it.

John – Thanks. I never get tired of watching the birds coming in, in front of the mountain.

Bob – Yes nobody wanted to stick their neck out. Thank you.

Rob – Thanks. Yes this area is rich in wildlife and scenery. You’re right about the challenge it does give a guy a different view of other people’s areas.

Dale - About all I was sure of was it was a falcon. It is actaully after a few Mallard ducks in with the geese. Thanks for the info and the comments.

Meryem – Thanks a lot appreciate that. Had some lucky breaks on this one. My schedule has been really hectic.

Cat – Thanks. This entry was more luck than skill afraid.

Per Johan – Thank you I appreciate that. As mentioned when using a long lens things are a little deceiving. Things are actually further apart than they appear.

Bob – Thanks. I live on the windy side.

Eric – Yes it was a coyote. They have a den on the place every year, so I see them quite often. Thanks a lot.

Bruce – It’s been a little tougher winter here this year so a lot of wildlife has been showing up. Thanks.

Bryce Comer · April 1st, 2008, 04:57 AM

Wow Gordon,
That was amazing to see so much wildlife on your farm. Great music too mixed with some fantastic sounds from the birds.

Bryce

April 1st, 2008, 04:57 AM	#18
Bryce Comer Trustee Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rossland, British Columbia Posts: 1,024	Wow Gordon, That was amazing to see so much wildlife on your farm. Great music too mixed with some fantastic sounds from the birds. Bryce __________________ There's never enough hours in the day!

March 1st, 2008, 01:23 AM	#16
Bruce Foreman Trustee Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 1,518	You have one busy backyard! Lots of good footage of "critters", excellent closeups.

March 4th, 2008, 08:35 AM	#17
Gordon Hoffman Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pincher Creek, Alberta Canada Posts: 619	David - Sometimes luck plays a large part in what you get when working with wildlife, but there is no lack of opportunity here. It just happened that I grabbed the camera on a couple of the better days. I used a 150 to 500 lens on most of this which always gets me in trouble when I need a wide establishing shot. Thanks for the comments. Trond - Thanks. Yes, I need to pick up more wide shots. Markus – As others have mentioned it was a coyote. They are quite common here. Thanks for your feedback Adrinn – Yes that was a coyote. It’s a little deceiving, when using a long lens, things look closer together than they really are. Thanks. Geir Inge – Thank you very much. I’ve always liked that opening scene and have shot it on a number of occasions over the years and still like it. John – Thanks. I never get tired of watching the birds coming in, in front of the mountain. Bob – Yes nobody wanted to stick their neck out. Thank you. Rob – Thanks. Yes this area is rich in wildlife and scenery. You’re right about the challenge it does give a guy a different view of other people’s areas. Dale - About all I was sure of was it was a falcon. It is actaully after a few Mallard ducks in with the geese. Thanks for the info and the comments. Meryem – Thanks a lot appreciate that. Had some lucky breaks on this one. My schedule has been really hectic. Cat – Thanks. This entry was more luck than skill afraid. Per Johan – Thank you I appreciate that. As mentioned when using a long lens things are a little deceiving. Things are actually further apart than they appear. Bob – Thanks. I live on the windy side. Eric – Yes it was a coyote. They have a den on the place every year, so I see them quite often. Thanks a lot. Bruce – It’s been a little tougher winter here this year so a lot of wildlife has been showing up. Thanks.