Comments on: Tuesday News and Stuff http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138 Scoops, tips and comments published exclusively for friends of Scott Kelby Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:09:39 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Dave Byrd http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-93738 Dave Byrd Sat, 18 Oct 2008 07:46:00 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-93738 Hi Scott, The best way to get a shot of an eagle is to wait until it is distracted with something more interesting than your lens and then sneak in and shoot away.... http://blueworldphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/1319789_bS5WE//#69049431_zPLFJ-A-LB Of course having a nest in the area doesn't hurt either. I hope you catch one soon! Dave Hi Scott,

The best way to get a shot of an eagle is to wait until it is distracted with something more interesting than your lens and then sneak in and shoot away….

http://blueworldphotography.smugmug.com/gallery/1319789_bS5WE//#69049431_zPLFJ-A-LB

Of course having a nest in the area doesn’t hurt either.

I hope you catch one soon!

Dave

]]> By: Richard Cave http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-93048 Richard Cave Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:32:26 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-93048 Spoke to a world class hunter today a Mr E Fudd, he said vewwy vewwy quietly! Rich Spoke to a world class hunter today a Mr E Fudd, he said vewwy vewwy quietly!

Rich

]]> By: Paul http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92906 Paul Wed, 15 Oct 2008 08:50:20 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92906 Hey Scott Just seen the Total Photoshop article. You speak Italian really well. ;o) Hey Scott

Just seen the Total Photoshop article. You speak Italian really well.

;o)

]]> By: Frank Webb http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92806 Frank Webb Tue, 14 Oct 2008 21:37:13 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92806 You mention that Camera Raw 4.6 can be used to update Elements 6.0. Can it also be used to update Lightroom 2.0? Really enjoy your blog!! Thanks!- You mention that Camera Raw 4.6 can be used to update Elements 6.0. Can it also be used to update Lightroom 2.0?

Really enjoy your blog!!

Thanks!-

]]> By: Cody http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92776 Cody Tue, 14 Oct 2008 19:26:46 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92776 Hi Scott, I appreciate your genuine excitement for Eagles. Living here in Juneau, I grew up with a nest just up the road, and without thinking hard about it, I know exactly where 3 nests are. That said, it's been easy over the past 20+ years to let the screeching of a bald eagle fade into the normal sounds of the area. New perspective helps me to remember how lucky I am to live here. Regarding your question of "how to sneak up on eagles", my suggestion would be SLOWLY. As was mentioned in a comment above, they've got good vision, so it doesn't matter where you are, they'll see you. I nabbed this shot on a beach north of Juneau after moving at a snails pace for 45 minutes to get close enough to take this picture (http://photos.codyjbennett.com/gallery/2193948_2FmWe/1/114114898_EZGLV/Medium) with a 35mm lens on an old Minolta camera. Unfortunately, the exposure was so horrible you could hardly make it out. LOL. Thank goodness for PhotoShop! Another tip: be quick on the trigger. This eagle was hanging out in a bushy cottonwood tree and I finally had given up on him leaving before I had to - as soon as I went to leave, I heard the branches crashing and was able to swing around to snap a couple of shots while he flew away: http://photos.codyjbennett.com/gallery/2193948_2FmWe/1/114135419_Nr2Rw/Medium. Oh, and one last thought - have the experience be memorable for YOU. I could really care less if someone else thinks my pictures are worthy of praise. For me they are important reminders of special times that I was blessed to experience the wonders of the world around me. Keep shooting, -Cody Hi Scott,

I appreciate your genuine excitement for Eagles. Living here in Juneau, I grew up with a nest just up the road, and without thinking hard about it, I know exactly where 3 nests are. That said, it’s been easy over the past 20+ years to let the screeching of a bald eagle fade into the normal sounds of the area. New perspective helps me to remember how lucky I am to live here.

Regarding your question of “how to sneak up on eagles”, my suggestion would be SLOWLY. As was mentioned in a comment above, they’ve got good vision, so it doesn’t matter where you are, they’ll see you. I nabbed this shot on a beach north of Juneau after moving at a snails pace for 45 minutes to get close enough to take this picture (http://photos.codyjbennett.com/gallery/2193948_2FmWe/1/114114898_EZGLV/Medium) with a 35mm lens on an old Minolta camera. Unfortunately, the exposure was so horrible you could hardly make it out. LOL. Thank goodness for PhotoShop!

Another tip: be quick on the trigger. This eagle was hanging out in a bushy cottonwood tree and I finally had given up on him leaving before I had to – as soon as I went to leave, I heard the branches crashing and was able to swing around to snap a couple of shots while he flew away: http://photos.codyjbennett.com/gallery/2193948_2FmWe/1/114135419_Nr2Rw/Medium.

Oh, and one last thought – have the experience be memorable for YOU. I could really care less if someone else thinks my pictures are worthy of praise. For me they are important reminders of special times that I was blessed to experience the wonders of the world around me.

Keep shooting,
-Cody

]]> By: Martin Howard http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92756 Martin Howard Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:08:40 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92756 Hey Scott, Reading Brad's post on Joe McNally's website made me reflect on life's many transitions, some good and some not. I am sure Brad and Joe and Kelby Training will all do well. Since you convinced Joe to write The Moment It Clicks, maybe you could coerce an autobiography from him. I have met Joe and know how humble he is. I can hear him saying "who would care about my life" (with appropriate modifiers thrown in!!). He witnessed photojournalisms' transition from film to digital and met hundreds of characters along the way. He is a very skilled writer and the story of his life would be fascinating. I am sure it would be funny and sad and thoroughly entertaining on every page. It wouldn't need any how-to stuff, just what he saw and what he thought as his life progressed. Maybe you could twist his arm just a little. Hey Scott,
Reading Brad’s post on Joe McNally’s website made me reflect on life’s many transitions, some good and some not. I am sure Brad and Joe and Kelby Training will all do well. Since you convinced Joe to write The Moment It Clicks, maybe you could coerce an autobiography from him. I have met Joe and know how humble he is. I can hear him saying “who would care about my life” (with appropriate modifiers thrown in!!). He witnessed photojournalisms’ transition from film to digital and met hundreds of characters along the way. He is a very skilled writer and the story of his life would be fascinating. I am sure it would be funny and sad and thoroughly entertaining on every page. It wouldn’t need any how-to stuff, just what he saw and what he thought as his life progressed. Maybe you could twist his arm just a little.

]]> By: Joel Schilling http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92748 Joel Schilling Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:37:15 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92748 I had many bald eagle encounters on a trip to Alaska several years ago. I found it best if the eagle was aware of me at a distance. I slowly approached it as I continued to take photographs. At a certain point I got too close and the bird took off. On many shots I got pretty close before I invaded his safe space...below is a link to one of my images. http://www.21parkavenue.com/pixelpost/index.php?showimage=124 Joel I had many bald eagle encounters on a trip to Alaska several years ago. I found it best if the eagle was aware of me at a distance. I slowly approached it as I continued to take photographs. At a certain point I got too close and the bird took off. On many shots I got pretty close before I invaded his safe space…below is a link to one of my images.

http://www.21parkavenue.com/pixelpost/index.php?showimage=124

Joel

]]> By: keith http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92738 keith Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:56:20 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92738 As for Davids question in the middle of the posts: "How does one become your assistant?" Great question! Often times your photography instructors are a good resource for that kind of info. A position might be listed in the college job files as well. Or find photographers in your area and give them a call and mention you're a photography student and would like to visit their studio and/or watch them shoot. For me, I researched photographers whos work interested me the most and gave them a call. As for Davids question in the middle of the posts: “How does one become your assistant?” Great question!

Often times your photography instructors are a good resource for that kind of info. A position might be listed in the college job files as well.

Or find photographers in your area and give them a call and mention you’re a photography student and would like to visit their studio and/or watch them shoot. For me, I researched photographers whos work interested me the most and gave them a call.

]]> By: keith http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92735 keith Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:44:06 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92735 Yep being an assistant is a terrific way to learn about photography. Many of us have gone that route right out of photography school. And there's no better way to learn than on the job. Yep being an assistant is a terrific way to learn about photography. Many of us have gone that route right out of photography school. And there’s no better way to learn than on the job.

]]> By: bobwyo http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92729 bobwyo Tue, 14 Oct 2008 15:04:30 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92729 Scott, Nothing is as cool as being close enough to a bald eagle to be able to hear the wind across his wings as he flies away. Frustrating, but cool. Do you have a window that faces their perch? I believe that Leonard Lee Rue and Eliot Porter both suggested that one set a camera with long lens on a tripod at a window (preferably open--which should be possible in Florida) and close the curtains around the lens. Your house becomes a blind and you should be able to move the lens to catch the birds without riling them up too much. If you don't have a window handy, you might want to cut a hole in your wall and set up a camera there, but be sure to check with the rest of the family before you do so. Bob Scott,

Nothing is as cool as being close enough to a bald eagle to be able to hear the wind across his wings as he flies away. Frustrating, but cool.

Do you have a window that faces their perch? I believe that Leonard Lee Rue and Eliot Porter both suggested that one set a camera with long lens on a tripod at a window (preferably open–which should be possible in Florida) and close the curtains around the lens. Your house becomes a blind and you should be able to move the lens to catch the birds without riling them up too much. If you don’t have a window handy, you might want to cut a hole in your wall and set up a camera there, but be sure to check with the rest of the family before you do so.

Bob

]]> By: Tim Thompson http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92728 Tim Thompson Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:59:41 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92728 Dude! I thought today you might say something about CS4! Today is supposed to be the release day. To no avail though it is not yet available on Adobe's site for download. Keep on spreading the amazing info and tips to all of us. Thanks Dude! I thought today you might say something about CS4! Today is supposed to be the release day. To no avail though it is not yet available on Adobe’s site for download. Keep on spreading the amazing info and tips to all of us.

Thanks

]]> By: GT http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138/comment-page-1#comment-92717 GT Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:37:33 +0000 http://www.scottkelby.com/blog/2008/archives/2138#comment-92717 I'm anxious to read tomorrow post from Laurie. ADVICE: Well, I'm from Canada so eagles are everywhere!! The best way to have them sit still, before a word of caution: you need to have the ability to duck like a boxer. So, what you do, get you gear ready if you can suspect them. Oh, and you will need to come in Canada in order to get this, like when you do your Ligthroom 2.0 Tour in Calgary!! Ok, Ok, now, so after visiting Canada. You have your gear set up, and then, oh yeah baby, you put it on, meaning you put the Raccoon Hat on!! and step outside slowly with your head tilted slightly forward. Then walk slowly towards the back and if you can make little jumps on the way, it will attract them. Now, you better be ready at 1/8000 because they are coming!! And better, yet, don't forget to by the Raccoon perfume with your hat!! Again, practice your ducking skills!! Have fun and remember my word of CAUTION :) GT I’m anxious to read tomorrow post from Laurie.

ADVICE: Well, I’m from Canada so eagles are everywhere!! The best way to have them sit still, before a word of caution: you need to have the ability to duck like a boxer. So, what you do, get you gear ready if you can suspect them. Oh, and you will need to come in Canada in order to get this, like when you do your Ligthroom 2.0 Tour in Calgary!! Ok, Ok, now, so after visiting Canada. You have your gear set up, and then, oh yeah baby, you put it on, meaning you put the Raccoon Hat on!! and step outside slowly with your head tilted slightly forward. Then walk slowly towards the back and if you can make little jumps on the way, it will attract them. Now, you better be ready at 1/8000 because they are coming!! And better, yet, don’t forget to by the Raccoon perfume with your hat!! Again, practice your ducking skills!!

Have fun and remember my word of CAUTION :)
GT

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