My Annual Wildlife Long Weekend; Part III

Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 600mm; 1/800th sec. @ f/6.3; ISO 7200

In mid-December a couple of friends and I made our annual trek to Virginia's and Maryland's Eastern Shore to photograph wildlife.  Even though the primary reason for the trip was wildlife, that doesn't mean I don't keep my eyes peeled for other subjects of interest.  You can find out more about the weekend and view additional images if you take a look at my original post about that weekend here and the second post containing more images here.  This will be the final post on this particular trip.

Work boat with crab pots. (click to enlarge)
Nikon Z7; 24-70mm f/4 S lens @ 26mm; 1/125th sec. @ f/16; ISO 400

Bench at the end of a long dock on a foggy morning. Chincoteague Island, Virginia (click to enlarge)
Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 420mm; 1/1000th sec. @ f/11; ISO 420

Just a note to say I cannot express adequately in words alone how a long weekend, with close friends, sharing common interests, great food, conversation, humor, camaraderie and just hanging out together is for my well-being and probably everyone's as well.  These kinds of activities are so satisfying and uplifting, at least for me.  I recommend these kinds of activities whether photographing, fishing, hunting (with a camera, of course!) playing cards, riding motorcycles, bowling or any other group activity.  In my case not only did I enjoy the long weekend, but I also came home with some very satisfying images. What’s not to like?

Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, Maryland. (click to enlarge)
Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 240mm; 1/100th sec. @ f/11; ISO 100

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia on a foggy winter morning. (click to enlarge)
Nikon Z7; 24-70mm f/4 S lens @ 44mm; 1/125th sec. @ f/11; ISO 400

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia on a foggy winter morning. (click to enlarge)
Nikon Z7; 24-70mm f/4 S lens @ 57mm; 1/125th sec. @ f/11; ISO 400

Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 200mm; 1/800th sec. @ f/6.3; ISO 400

Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 600mm; 1/2000th sec. @ f/11; ISO 1600

Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 600mm; 1/2000th sec. @ f/11; ISO 1800

Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia. (click to enlarge)
Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 210mm; 1/800th sec. @ f/8; ISO 125

Looking towards Wallops Island Space Port. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge, Virginia. (click to enlarge)
Nikon D850; Tamron 150-600mm f/5-6.3 G2 lens @ 150mm; 1/1000th sec. @ f/11; ISO 320

I hope you enjoyed looking at my images as much as I did making them.  It turned out to be a great long weekend.  The combination of good friends, wildlife, landscapes and "interesting" light, I was pleased with the images I brought home.

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Thanks for looking. Enjoy! 

Dennis A. Mook 

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