Nature Cold and Alone

EDGlass · 09-03-2016, 06:25 AM - **6 Likes**

Using the Pentax 645z in ultra cold conditions. Yellowtone National Park is a perfect place for this and the lone bison shares my view that winter is a time to move slow and save energy and think about what you are doing before you do it. My thinking here was to frame the shot, not disturb the bison, and retreat to the vehicle as soon as possible.

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Liz_in_Calgary · 09-03-2016, 06:41 PM

I like the lighting in this! The poor beast looks lonely.

**TDvN57** · 10-08-2016, 06:50 PM

Any tips and tricks for shooting in cold conditions?

We're going to North Finland in December for a week long photo trip.

EDGlass · 10-08-2016, 10:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tdvanniekerk

Any tips and tricks for shooting in cold conditions?

We're going to North Finland in December for a week long photo trip.

Most of your gear will function fine in exreme cold, but will you? To have the patience and discipline to frame and take the shot YOU must be well insulated and comfortable or you will rush the shot. When driving, resist the urge to pass up a shot thinking you will come back to it….you never do. Have a cleaning cloth always in your pocket because you will breathe on the viewfinder or Live View and fog it up….this will happen with frusrating regularity. Have fun!!!

**TDvN57** · 10-08-2016, 11:30 PM

Thanks, much appreciated.

Biosaurus · 10-23-2019, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by EDGlass

Using the Pentax 645z in ultra cold conditions. Yellowtone National Park is a perfect place for this and the lone bison shares my view that winter is a time to move slow and save energy and think about what you are doing before you do it. My thinking here was to frame the shot, not disturb the bison, and retreat to the vehicle as soon as possible.

very nice and calm

ChristianRock · 10-26-2019, 03:20 PM

What a lovely scene. I can't think of anything to improve it except maybe just lifting the exposure up a little. The snow looks darker than I'd think it would, but that might actually be how the scene was...

Poor bison, I wonder if he's now fair game for the predators being alone out there.

shaolen · 10-26-2019, 09:59 PM

Love it

**Bruce Clark** · 10-26-2019, 10:58 PM

Good title and a nice image too.

Mike L · 10-27-2019, 04:28 AM

A very nice image all around. Have you tried it in monotone? I think that a monotone treatment would add to the cold and lonely theme.

K1N8 · 10-27-2019, 04:36 AM

Impressive, tells a story by itself

**csa** · 10-27-2019, 08:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

Poor bison, I wonder if he's now fair game for the predators being alone out there.

A bison can do pretty well defending themselves; and rarely are they completely alone. The rest of the herd is probably close by.

**csa** · 10-27-2019, 08:54 AM

That shot is something I'd have enlarged, framed, and put on a prominent wall of my home! Right now, with it snowing; I can certainly attest as to how that buffalo feels!

You've captured the entire scene beautifully! And yes, the snow would look that dark under those overcast skies!

Very, very well done; only wish it was my image!

Hegemon · 10-29-2019, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by EDGlass

Using the Pentax 645z in ultra cold conditions. Yellowtone National Park is a perfect place for this and the lone bison shares my view that winter is a time to move slow and save energy and think about what you are doing before you do it. My thinking here was to frame the shot, not disturb the bison, and retreat to the vehicle as soon as possible.

Makes me want to visit!

Kaladran · 10-29-2019, 01:55 PM

Love the scene here, I'd suggest upping the contrast a bit but overall great.

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09-03-2016, 06:41 PM	#2
Liz_in_Calgary Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Calgary Photos: Albums Posts: 102	I like the lighting in this! The poor beast looks lonely.

10-08-2016, 06:50 PM	#3
TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	Any tips and tricks for shooting in cold conditions? We're going to North Finland in December for a week long photo trip.

10-08-2016, 10:48 PM - 1 Like	#4
EDGlass Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 35 Original Poster	Originally posted by tdvanniekerk Any tips and tricks for shooting in cold conditions? We're going to North Finland in December for a week long photo trip. Most of your gear will function fine in exreme cold, but will you? To have the patience and discipline to frame and take the shot YOU must be well insulated and comfortable or you will rush the shot. When driving, resist the urge to pass up a shot thinking you will come back to it….you never do. Have a cleaning cloth always in your pocket because you will breathe on the viewfinder or Live View and fog it up….this will happen with frusrating regularity. Have fun!!!

10-08-2016, 11:30 PM	#5
TDvN57 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Berlin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,149	Thanks, much appreciated.

10-23-2019, 01:17 AM	#6
Biosaurus Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Hérouville Saint Clair, Normandy, France Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 143	Originally posted by EDGlass Using the Pentax 645z in ultra cold conditions. Yellowtone National Park is a perfect place for this and the lone bison shares my view that winter is a time to move slow and save energy and think about what you are doing before you do it. My thinking here was to frame the shot, not disturb the bison, and retreat to the vehicle as soon as possible. very nice and calm

10-26-2019, 03:20 PM	#7
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	What a lovely scene. I can't think of anything to improve it except maybe just lifting the exposure up a little. The snow looks darker than I'd think it would, but that might actually be how the scene was... Poor bison, I wonder if he's now fair game for the predators being alone out there.

10-26-2019, 09:59 PM	#8
shaolen Veteran Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 1,047	Love it

10-26-2019, 10:58 PM	#9
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	Good title and a nice image too.

10-27-2019, 04:28 AM	#10
Mike L Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Canberra, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,472	A very nice image all around. Have you tried it in monotone? I think that a monotone treatment would add to the cold and lonely theme.

10-27-2019, 04:36 AM	#11
K1N8 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 242	Impressive, tells a story by itself

10-27-2019, 08:52 AM - 2 Likes	#12
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by ChristianRock Poor bison, I wonder if he's now fair game for the predators being alone out there. A bison can do pretty well defending themselves; and rarely are they completely alone. The rest of the herd is probably close by.

10-27-2019, 08:54 AM	#13
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	That shot is something I'd have enlarged, framed, and put on a prominent wall of my home! Right now, with it snowing; I can certainly attest as to how that buffalo feels! You've captured the entire scene beautifully! And yes, the snow would look that dark under those overcast skies! Very, very well done; only wish it was my image!

10-29-2019, 10:45 AM	#14
Hegemon Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: New York Photos: Gallery Posts: 104	Originally posted by EDGlass Using the Pentax 645z in ultra cold conditions. Yellowtone National Park is a perfect place for this and the lone bison shares my view that winter is a time to move slow and save energy and think about what you are doing before you do it. My thinking here was to frame the shot, not disturb the bison, and retreat to the vehicle as soon as possible. Makes me want to visit!

10-29-2019, 01:55 PM	#15
Kaladran Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 196	Love the scene here, I'd suggest upping the contrast a bit but overall great.