Grey seal birth sequence CAUTION not for the squeamish

Such a brilliant collection of photographs have you had any training in photography if so what and where because I am very interested in your collection of photographs
 
NOTRIK said:
Such a brilliant collection of photographs have you had any training in photography if so what and where because I am very interested in your collection of photographs
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:o Thank you.
I suppose I have mainly learned by trial and error - actually mostly by error. I have been on one or two short courses over the years. I think I learned most on a course on insect photography taught by John Bebbington at the Field Studies Council's centre at Juniper Hall (where John B was the Warden) over 20 years ago. He was, and is, a keen member of the Royal Photographic Society's Nature Group and he showed us the difference between a nice photo and the sort of top quality shot that is possible if you have enough skill, enough luck and a critical eye.
It took me years of work to achieve an ARPS award and my ambition is to build up a portfolio which will reach the top standard (FRPS) - I am getting closer, but I'm not there yet. My aim in making repeated visits to Donna Nook was to improve my skills and to become more familiar with the habits of the seals so that I can get myself into the right place at the right time, just before the action starts.
The other way I have learned is by looking at the best photos (in books, exhibitions etc) and trying to analyse what makes them special - and then looking at my own to find why they are not so special. Humility is a great asset for a photographer.

Alan
 
Wow! Once again you have captured the beauty of the animal kingdom in such an elegant and artistic manner! This sequence of photos is both moving and beautiful, in my opinion!

Welldone and thanks for sharing!
 
Many thanks for the insight Gentle Lemur i have looked at many of the photographs on here and you can tell the more experienced photographers like yourself, some of your work is outstanding and very interesting to look at.
I am quite over whelmed by the standard of the photography on this site especially by the younger members compared to some other sites I am a member on this site is one of the best for wildlife photography (even though it is captive in some cases)
As you said trail and error are the best ways to gain experience you can read all the books in the world but until youtry then you will never know how good you are.
I always say no one can be an fully qualified expert on any class photography as you find new things everyday and new ways to take a certain picture differently everyday.

Again Gentle Lemur these are great photographs and extremely well done
 
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