Wildlife photography tips

Meet Chelsea Northup, a wildlife photography enthusiast with a wealth of experience. Her tips and tricks are a treasure trove of knowledge that will elevate your photography skills. 

The R6 Mark II is currently available at 18% off

The R6 Mark II is currently available at 18% off on Amazon. To me, this looks like a sign that Canon may be releasing the R6 Mark III soon—a rumor that has been circulating for some time.

The Canon R6 Mark II is a great camera that offers outstanding image quality, fast and reliable autofocus, and impressive low-light performance. With its 24.2MP sensor, high-speed continuous shooting (up to 40 fps with electronic shutter), and advanced video features (4K 60p oversampled), it's ideal for both wildlife and hybrid photo/video shooters. It's also known for its excellent in-body image stabilization and ergonomic design.

From last weekend

Last Saturday, I went to my favorite park and came back home with a few good pictures.

I saw a hummingbird flying around, but I couldn't capture a shot of him in flight. Luckily, he perched for a few short minutes—just long enough for me to get a picture.

With hummingbirds—especially when they’re perched in the shade—the post-editing process is incredibly important. In those conditions, you can’t really see the bird’s beautiful colors. It’s only after editing that those vibrant colors truly come to life.

This Carolina Wren love to sing. It's not the first time he poses for me and even aloud me to get very close. 

 

On Sunday, I had a special assignment: I took some pictures of our grandsons on the streets of Brooksville—a beautiful place for photoshoots. You can enjoy the pictures here. I really love how they turned out. 

 

 

Nature's Moments No 16

 A new release of my short movies about nature.

What would you buy for your current R camera

Suppose you came across some extra cash and decided to buy something for your R-series camera—what would you choose?

Tough question, right?

As for me, what would I buy to pair with my Canon R6 Mark I? Since I spend about 80% of my time shooting wildlife, it makes sense to invest in a lens suited for that purpose. If you want to stick with Canon, there aren’t too many options—so the lens I’d choose is the Canon RF 100-500mm.

To complement this lens, I’d also get the RF 1.4x Extender. You might ask, “If you’re getting the extender, why not just go for the RF 200-800mm?” Well, here’s my reasoning: the RF 100-500mm paired with the 1.4x Extender gives me a range of 140-700mm. I actually prefer that range, especially on the lower end. For the kind of work I do, 140mm works better for me than 200mm.

Now I’m curious—what would you buy?

 

Electronic First Curtain Shutter

From all the shutter modes available in the Canon R6 Mark I, the one that I always use is the Electronic First Curtain Shutter or EFCS. In the Canon R7, I was using Electronic Shutter most of the time, but I stopped using it in the R6 because this camera is totally silent in this mode, and I love to have the sound feedback from the shutter. 

Here is a nice video explaining the differences between the Electronic, Mechanical, and EFCS.

For no reason at all

I can’t stop going back to this news, watching the video and looking at the pictures. It’s heartbreaking—this reporter was shot for no reason at all, just for someone’s cruel idea of entertainment.

I’m absolutely pro-police—I believe in law and order and the vital role officers play in keeping our communities safe. But respect has to go both ways. It’s a two-way street, and trust can only exist when it's mutual.