A couple of weeks ago, I tried camera trapping for the first time. It’s been a slow start while I learn the ins and outs of my new gear. I know there’s a lot of wildlife in the woods surrounding my home, but getting animals in the exact spot I want has been a challenge. Finally, yesterday afternoon, I had my first remote encounter as a white-tailed fawn came to visit. This was the first frame of nine that were fired off while the deer drank at a nearby creek. I’m hoping this is a spot that other, more exotic species might also use from time to time. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/80th of a second, Cognisys camera trap box, trigger and flashes.
Imagine how disappointed the deer was. It probably heard the click and looked up, thinking it was going to get to see a Sean Crane, only to realize it was just some automated camera thing.
How much fun you are having in your own backyard! (and a safer way to practice set up etc. than out on safari!) Looking forward to more exotic species stopping by–a bear? black squirrel?woodchuck? a big buck?
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A couple of weeks ago, I tried camera trapping for the first time. It’s been a slow start while I learn the ins and outs of my new gear. I know there’s a lot of wildlife in the woods surrounding my home, but getting animals in the exact spot I want has been a challenge. Finally, yesterday afternoon, I had my first remote encounter as a white-tailed fawn came to visit. This was the first frame of nine that were fired off while the deer drank at a nearby creek. I’m hoping this is a spot that other, more exotic species might also use from time to time. Nikon D810 with Nikkor 17-35mm lens (at 17mm) ISO 800, f/8 at 1/80th of a second, Cognisys camera trap box, trigger and flashes.
Very cool.
Those ears! Are you sure it’s not a kudu?
Imagine how disappointed the deer was. It probably heard the click and looked up, thinking it was going to get to see a Sean Crane, only to realize it was just some automated camera thing.
Great pic., I hope to lean howmto take trap pic., so keep us up-dated opn your progess, so we follow a long with you.
How much fun you are having in your own backyard! (and a safer way to practice set up etc. than out on safari!) Looking forward to more exotic species stopping by–a bear? black squirrel?woodchuck? a big buck?