planning a day out ??

[span130502]

hello i was just wondering how you plan your day out . do you go to a certain place to photograph a certain subject or do you go for a walk and hope for the best or even tuck yourself away and photograph what ever comes past.

[badgerwatcher]

All of the above.

[nightshade]

Most people have a "patch"where they know things happen, if you walk and include as many types of habitat as possible hedgerow,river/canal side,local wildlife trusts,parks meadows (you get the picture)wildlife is usually around

[agrumpycow]

Originally Posted by span130502

hello i was just wondering how you plan your day out . do you go to a certain place to photograph a certain subject or do you go for a walk and hope for the best or even tuck yourself away and photograph what ever comes past.

Hi!

Personally I just take my camera with me wherever I go out whether walking my dogs or just on my own so I guess that makes me 'right place, right time' kind of photographer. Mind you, I know I'd get much better ones if I had the patience to sit and wait for the best shots........

Claire

[nightshade]

Dog walking is very good, look at GlSammys Daubenton Bat images in the gallery

[Wild-Woman]

NEVER go anywhere without your camera-golden rule! Something is bound to come up if you leave it at home
If we plan to go to a new reserve, we always find out what we are likely to see at that time fo year. Plan ahead if you know that a species is around for a short time, so a pile of Wildlife trusts leaflets are a must!(or the like)

And expect the unexpected. Sometimes you get lucky!

Jules

[rlchew]

Firstly, my binoculars, telescope and camera and lenses always go everywhere.

I try and visit my local patch at Wat Tyler Country Park as frequently as possible. That requires no pre-planning as I know it so well and I know what I am likely to see at different times of the year.

If I decide to birdwatch further afield (Kent, Suffolk, Norfolk) I usually look at the BirdGuides website to see what has been reported over the previous few days.

I also usually have at least one holiday in Wales and the Scottish Highlands and that requires a bit more research and pre-planning in terms of background reading i.e. books, magazines, Internet, etc.

I have been birdwatching for over 40 years so I do have a fair idea what can be seen where at different times of the year although as Julie says I also expect the unexpected, especially so now with climate change and so much happening in the natural world.

Joining WAB has led to a renewed interest in mammals and a new interest in butterflies, dragonflies and damselflies .... there is loads of research required in respect of the latter both in terms of ID and knowing when and where to look .... and then there is mastering the camera and macro lens!

Richard

[span130502]

thats decided it my first wildlife photography day out will be tucked in beside a local pond and i will try and capture whatever comes by. dont think ill take the dog i have a springer spaniel and he dosnt do still. i may even post the results for you to laugh at. the only trouble is i dont know when i will be able to get out.

[Kymba]

Originally Posted by Wild-Woman

NEVER go anywhere without your camera-golden rule! Something is bound to come up if you leave it at home
If we plan to go to a new reserve, we always find out what we are likely to see at that time fo year. Plan ahead if you know that a species is around for a short time, so a pile of Wildlife trusts leaflets are a must!(or the like)

And expect the unexpected. Sometimes you get lucky!

Jules

Knows Wild doesn't go anywhere without her camera

One day i will remember to take mine everywhere with me!!