Archive for August, 2011
Reflections
Reddish Egret ©Scott Jontes
When I am photographing wildlife, one of my favorite types of photos is the reflection shot. I actually watch the weather quite a bit before I head out for shoot and hope for little to no wind. I will even at times change my plans and go to a different spot where the surrounding areas may block the wind more than an open area. It is key for me to know the different locations in and around where I like to shoot.
Snowy Egret ©Scott Jontes
I also like to look at online maps that are available or any other resources such as park websites and other photographers to gain a little more knowledge of the area that you can use to your advantage.
Tri-Colored Heron ©Scott Jontes
Roseate Spoonbill ©Scott Jontes
One of the things that I really try to look at a lot when shooting the reflection shot is the composition. I always try to remind myself to take into account the reflection and not cut anything off. I know it seems like such a simple thing to look for in your shots, but I have made that mistake more than once by just being a little over anxious with the camera.
Tri-Colored Heron ©Scott Jontes
Bobcat ©Scott Jontes
The last photo in the set of the Bobcat is one of my favorite shots that I have taken recently.
Gear Used
Canon Mark 3
Canon 300 28L
Lowepro Compu Trekker AW
Scott
My Photos in the iPad issue of Sports Illustrated
My friend Tom Priddy sent me a few screen shots of my photos that are in this week’s iPad issue of Sports Illustrated. The photos are of Delino DeShields, Jr. in the Houston Astros farm system. I took the photos at a Gulf Coast League (Rookie Ball) game last year at the Astros Spring Training Facility in Kissimmee, FL.
Gear Used
Canon Mark 3
Canon 300mm 2.8L
Lowepro Classified 200
Scott
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