Wildlife photography

[Levis]

Hi all,
I am 14 yrs old and got into photography about a year ago. i mainly focus on birds and other animals, but sometimes experiment with other things. I Just thought i would post up some of my photographs for your enjoyment. thanks for looking

A portrait of a pelican

A black swan

A Bar-tailed Godwit.

A cool looking dragonfly, i found.

A Male Australian Ringneck, found in Western Australia.

If you would like to view some more of my work, feel free to check out my website: NatureScapes Photography

Cheers
-Micah

 

[mrsshep77]

Wow amazing!! I absolutely love the godbit!! Stunning lighting!!

 

[Snakeluvver2]

Liking that Pelican shot.
It's oddly sombre.

 

[edstar]

There really good. Wish I could take Photos like that. What camera/lenses do you use??

 

[snakeluvver]

The dragonfly is great. I do a bit of photography too, I got some good shots or birds and lions in south Africa.

 

[giggle]

These are absolutely fantastic I have absolutely no advice for you that wont come with age and more expensive equipment. Some of your focal points arent 100% but its a brilliant effort for your age. And artistically speaking you have your editing down exceptionally well You probably blurred the foreground a little too much on the mallee ringneck, but you used perfect tones for the dragonfly and the pelican photo is awesome... you went against all those cliche pelican pictures.
I love the pelican one... the use of black and white and the water on his beak... looks like tears... like someone else said, sombre. As though you are making a statement It made me think about the pelicans that died in the BP oil spill.

 

[giggle]

You don't happen to live in the redlands area do you?

 

[Kristy_07]

Micah, the pelican and godwit are stunning I'm really taken aback that a 14yo has taken these! (that's a compliment ) Keep it up, mate! WOW! (I hope you're entering these two in ANZANG's young photographers category! Do it!)

 

[moosenoose]

You've got a great eye for detail which is 3/4 of the battle imho Well done!

 

[Gecko :)]

Wow! Fantastic Shots Levis!
They are all great!
Well Done

 

[Gecko :)]

Just checked out your Website!
Pretty impressive indeed.

 

[Smithers]

Your eye for a good image is very impressive keep up the good work

 

[Robo1]

Wow, really nice. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Levis]

WOW, i am honoured, thanks alot guys, All these nice comments really mean alot to me

Giggles, Thanks, I don not live in the redlands area ( not sure where it is :lol: ),
I only just moved to the gold coast, (been here for a couple of months now )

edstar: i use a CANON eos 350D with a 75-300mm ef lens and a 18-55mm, which waas given to me for free by someone on a photography forum which was amazing, thay said they wanted to encourage young people!

One again thanks everyone for commenting, it truly means alot to me, I will post up some more soon

cheers -Micah

 

[Karly]

These photos are terrific! Did you have lessons or teach yourself? I have only just joined my local photography club. My photos aren't that great yet but its reassuring to know that after 12 months I could also be taking shots like these!!!

I'll keep practicing :lol:

 

[smigga]

Those pictures are amazing and your gallery is excellent.

 

[Levis]

Thanks alot guys,
Karly- I taught myself. I had a term of school because we just moved over to the gold coast so i was basically out all day every day birdwatching and taking photos. :lol:

 

[James..94]

Brilliant photo's mate

 

[AUSGECKO]

Awesome photos mate, stick with it you have a real talent there.

 

[Bradchip]

Very nice work here mate Keep at it