Thank you for your kind words of appreciation and thoughtful comments. All are deserving of a reply, so I will try my best as follows:
- Having good gear really helps; accurate metering, responsive auto focusing and excellent lenses that are sharp when wide open, all play a big part in the success of these images.
- Then there is the contribution of tools such as Photoshop and the Topaz Labs Plug-Ins that I use in my post capture processing.
- Getting out each week, even if its only in the back garden, to practice on local insects and Crested Pigeons helps make me familiar with the controls and settings of the camera and lens and how to set them up for the real McCoy.
- Probably the most important success factor is my wife; she has a passion for nature so we try to get out as often as we can. These joint outings provide me with the many opportunities to record the lives of these amazing creatures. She provides me with the inspiration.
- Having the camera always available and set up correctly has resulted in me grabbing shots that lasted only a second or two – this is a really important point.
These are just some of the key factors that have help make these images. Being able to post them on Ice In Space also stimulates my enthusiasm, especially when they are so well received!
Once again – thank you for your lovely comments.
Cheers
Dennis