Wildlife Photography in Algonquin Park

in photography •  7 years ago  (edited)

I remember on my first canoe trip with my friends, I was taking photos with my iPhone 3GS (a dinosaur), and although those photos will forever be cherished, they weren't that spectacular. I knew I would be going on many more trips, and so I decided to invest in the Canon Rebel T3. It's a nifty little camera that was great for someone like me who was new to using a DSLR camera. It came with the Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS II lens, and I also purchased the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Lens. Along with a tripod, and waterproof hard case, this was a big purchase for me as a 16 year old.. but I knew it would pay off. In Algonquin Provincial Park, one of the most elusive and rewarding animals to spot is a moose. I'm not sure if it's their size, or elegance that make them such a treat to see in the wild, but I'm always on the lookout for them when in Algonquin. I think what makes wildlife in Algonquin so much more special to see is that deep in the park, these creatures live their lives without the influence from humans like wildlife living closer to cities. To me, this is nature at it's finest.
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Man those are some great shots! That moose is awesome!!

Thanks :) @cyberblock See ya on Tuesday!!

OMG your photos are amazing!!! They all are! I think I die, part fear but mostly excitement, to be able to be that close to a dear! They are breathtaking. There’s definitely something magical about being out in nature ❤️

Thank you for the kind words :) @otterbeme

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Love your photos!! Love Moose and Loons and Oh...that cute squirrel. We are heading to NH for the summer months and looking forward to seeing Moose and hearing the Loons at night!

Thank you :) I hope you have a blast! There is no better sound at night than the call of a loon!! Seriously haha. Cheers! @swedegis

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I see the chipmunk! Cute!

Some photographers shoot portraits, some shoot animals-- you shoot animal portraits! I see there is a focus on the face, and you really capture the expressions. I love it.

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Beautiful pictures! I especially like the loon where it looks like she has some young hiding under her wings. Thanks for sharing.
 

Thank you :) @viking-ventures

Great photos , I never managed to sight any big animals yet here in Canada. I also still use my T3 for a long time. I invest mostly on lens !

Haha same here! I have three lens now. The T3 is great. Once I can afford it though, I'd love to upgrade. And haha, I was seeing a moose nearly every trip my first 3 or 4 trips. I thought it would be a regular occurrence on future trips. But I haven't seen one now since 2015!!

you are lucky , hopefully you see next time ! My next upgrade would be either a mirror-less or a full frame - if not its not worth it !

Hopefully :) and I have never heard of a mirror less, but I read that a full frame is what I need to take better photos of the stars (astrophotography). I try with my T3, but never have any good shots.

Mirror less cams have different mechanics as compared to DSLR. They are fast, and small Lot of pros I know have moved to mirrorless . Check topend Sony Alpha a7R very expensive though, available is different price ranges as well. Full frame is not a must have for Astro. Keep exploring T3 :)

Haha cool. Thanks for the tip :)