Well MI4 was a blast this year. The best part was a week in florida away from the michigan weather. And I don't care how much those soft floridians complained about the weather it was 100% better than it was in michigan.

One of my favorite things at MI was seeing the bobcat, but I was never able to get a good shot of it. I wanted to follow it alittle bit (I learned from Ed) but everyone said that would be dangerous. Bah, they had no idea what I was in for. I spent the last couple of days in florida with some really dangerous wild animals. That's right folks, I got up close to and photographed the most dangerous animals in america. TWINS.

I found them hiding in a tree, as you can see it was dinner time, only the most dangerous animals eat their own kind.


But I made a mistake and let them notice me.


Sure they would smile and pretend to be nice



They would even try to look innocent





But it always comes back to the same fact. If it hides in a tree waiting for it's prey, it's dangerous, no matter how innocent it looks.

Excellent series, Gary, and a fun story! Love the first and last shots in particular. Yes, you're right.....every set of twins I have ever know were double-trouble!

Those are some great shots. I love the expressions and the lighting.

Wow. You are VERY brave, but that paid off in spades.... Gorgeous twins and wonderful shots!

No scratches to prove you were there though, eh?

Fun series!

Terrific set of photos, Gary! I am a big fan of facey shots, and you delivered that expertly. The first shot is just perfect, and is my favorite. If those were my kids, I would so get an 8X10 of that and slap it proudly on the wall.

happy day,

wren

Originally Posted by photogmomma No scratches to prove you were there though, eh?

Nope no scratches. But thats thanks to all of the close up shots being taken with a 400MM lense. You always need to make sure your lense provides you the ability to stay a safe shooting distance from the target.

Thanks for all the comments everyone. I'm glad everyone liked these. I'm always iffy with my own shots. Shooting these kids was a blast and my friend was very happy with the results. Now if only we had that kinda weather in michigan in feb, then I could shoot outdoors all year round....

Hey---was your 400mm handheld, or did you use a tripod/monopod/rest-on-a-tablepod?

thanks!

wren

Originally Posted by WrenTheBlurry Hey---was your 400mm handheld, or did you use a tripod/monopod/rest-on-a-tablepod? thanks! wren

Handheld all the way. Ever try chasing a 5 year old while mounted to a tripod?