Thursday, January 6, 2011

Equipage

BACKYARD DECK PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO, EVANSTON, ILLINOIS, JANUARY 3, 2010

Pentax K-5
Sigma 17-70 DC at 17mm
1/20 sec. f9.5
ISO 1600

"So what do you use to get all those squirrel closeups, Henry?" I am sometimes asked. Here's what: 1. A backyard deck with a wide top railing. 2. Lots of bird seed. 3. A heated bird bath. 3. A Pentax K20D. 4. A Sigma APO 135-400mm telephoto lens. 5. A lightweight tripod atop a table. 6. A back window. 7. A bottle of Windex and a roll of paper towels to keep the window clean. Now you know.

1 comment:

Carl said...

Thanks, I needed that. Love to see the 'overall' after I've seen a closeup.