Journal of Wildlife Photography | Intermediate Photographers | Activity https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/groups/intermediate-photographers/ Activity feed for the group, Intermediate Photographers. Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:42:58 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=2.21.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 24f4ffb22a464df96f3502765a8b2634 Francis Sirois posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Good evening guys, I'm wondering how you get […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/123781/ Sun, 06 Apr 2025 00:01:10 -0400 Good evening guys,

I’m wondering how you get valuable critique of your photos. Not just like: ‘oh, it’s beautiful’, but critique that makes you a better photographer.

I don’t find Facebook and IG are good places for that and I find that, good critique is really the way to improve our skills rapidly.

Thanks for your help!

]]> 3 a4f97177a3eab13a34bc09db555538be Chris Madairy posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Hello everyone,I'm currently getting the hang of my […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/115701/ Sat, 15 Feb 2025 18:55:02 -0500 Hello everyone,

I’m currently getting the hang of my new Nikon Z6 III, thanks to Steve Perry’s fantastic videos and book. Honestly, how does he remember all this stuff? Anyway, I set up a blind in the yard and snapped some photos of the birds at the feeders. Here’s one I thought turned out pretty cool, though I definitely need more practice.

I’m…

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]]> 1 81acd847f9050a1d9146f65738d754c3 Manfred Meintjes posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Hi All, got some new gear last year however haven't […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/112584/ Wed, 29 Jan 2025 16:46:10 -0500 Hi All, got some new gear last year however haven’t booked a trip yet to test out in the field. Been practicing at the Zoo for the time being. Would really love to hear everyone’s opinion and maybe get some feedback on my photos. Thanks!

Currently using a Canon R7 with the EF 70-200mm F4L. Also have the RF 24-105mm F4L and am saving up to buy…

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]]> 0 58eb69ec191f25d41f411264b8fb3934 Kristian wolowidnyk posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Anybody use thermal imaging for finding wildlife? Looking […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/111453/ Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:17:16 -0500 Anybody use thermal imaging for finding wildlife? Looking to use for both birds and animals.

Any models to look at or tips for buying will be appreciated!

Thanks

]]> 0 a10328e35a2cfb17b8370b2b7252b08f Aila posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Your Progress Matters to Us! At JoWP, nothing inspires […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/98447/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 12:49:06 -0500 Your Progress Matters to Us!

At JoWP, nothing inspires us more than hearing how our community is growing, learning, and capturing the wild like never before.

Today, we’d love to hear from you: “What new technique or mindset have you adopted because of JoWP, and how has it impacted your photos?”

Whether it’s a breakthrough in lighting, a fresh…

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]]> 1 93aaf9549915154099910e511f67100b Wendy Wilkinson posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Little Owl with a juvenile long tailed tit for supper. I […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/64593/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:11:09 -0400 Little Owl with a juvenile long tailed tit for supper. I was very surprised to see this behaviour as I always assumed they ate small mammals, worms and other insects but never knew they would predate young birds

]]> 0 57cb69faa4240ec944de46fc0b2e94c7 Gordon Schryer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Comments On January Photo Contest.First, I tried to […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/42846/ Thu, 01 Feb 2024 00:31:53 -0500 Comments On January Photo Contest.

First, I tried to get through as many photos as I could and gave stars to many that I appreciated, scaled to the group/level they entered for.

But some comments, here, since I don’t see a general JWP chat group to share my thoughts….

1. There are definitely several “Beginner” entries, often several…

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]]> 2 3dd979b6561d1e02af2488ad4fe3b52d Nancy Fischer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Black Vultures in the rain. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/39748/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:07:03 -0500 Black Vultures in the rain.

]]> 0 1da1009d5edd31e732804048ec40e6a3 Nancy Fischer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: A squirrel, high up in a tree in the drizzling rain. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/39747/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:04:47 -0500 A squirrel, high up in a tree in the drizzling rain.

]]> 1 7d00dc059642963c84e888d5a8e89a15 Nancy Fischer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: A Red Shouldered Hawk, surrounded by Spanish Moss https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/39746/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:03:03 -0500 A Red Shouldered Hawk, surrounded by Spanish Moss

]]> 0 3078fa6f4b1b2b634dc8bb496223a2a6 Nancy Fischer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: A Little Blue Heron fishing for breakfast. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/39744/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 03:01:45 -0500 A Little Blue Heron fishing for breakfast.

]]> 0 4a176826dccdec5fbef6dcbe08936421 Nancy posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Coyote Southern, OntarioCanon R6 800mm f/11 https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/39736/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 02:55:38 -0500 Coyote

Southern, Ontario

Canon R6 800mm f/11

]]> 4 3f54cd8c58d2efe3cd360e39bdab5ff5 Nancy posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Cross FoxSouthern , OntarioCanon R6 100-500mm https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/39732/ Fri, 12 Jan 2024 02:53:50 -0500 Cross Fox

Southern , Ontario

Canon R6 100-500mm

]]> 2 6417b58e0389d62f909efc41074a2b73 Morag Reid posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I was lucky to score a discount (used) 100-400 lens from […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/38454/ Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:29:04 -0500 I was lucky to score a discount (used) 100-400 lens from a fellow photography club member and had the opportunity to get out and use it this past weekend in my neighborhood. I pretty pleased with the results, but definitely need more practice. Paired with an OM-1 body. What do you think?

]]> 1 b4d7f664a53e8d4a4b90d114d2ddad56 Nancy Fischer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Backlit Great Blue Heron. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/38375/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:38:27 -0500 Backlit Great Blue Heron.

]]> 1 9a7137c53ba870135c2009064e389bad Nancy Fischer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Brown Pelican on a mission. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/38374/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:37:54 -0500 Brown Pelican on a mission.

]]> 4 0af7e124ab3bfb2afa8bc9298fcad8a4 Nancy Fischer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Little Blue Heron working the wetland in the early morning. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/38373/ Mon, 01 Jan 2024 20:37:06 -0500 Little Blue Heron working the wetland in the early morning.

]]> 0 34b0c4a5d6bf4c0b0f124b23c7a3bdb1 Mark posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I am in the early stages of considering a wildlife […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/35772/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 12:00:35 -0500 I am in the early stages of considering a wildlife photo trip to Montana in the general area of Yellowstone this coming year. We are looking at two different time frames, late May/early June or late September/early October and we hope to avoid the crowds and busiest summer months. It looks like September is a popular time but my work tends to… Read more

]]> 3 11197fcfb8f1affaef0f897a53668751 Nancy posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I had fun photographing this Tri-coloured HeronCanon R […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/32679/ Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:54:53 -0500 I had fun photographing this Tri-coloured Heron

Canon R 6 100-500mm

Lake Apopka Florida

]]> 1 9167d69d02667da61060d57e8b27ee60 Peter posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I had a wonderful trip to Churchill, MB to experience […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/31444/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:29:05 -0500 I had a wonderful trip to Churchill, MB to experience the community and see the Arctic animals. You know that included polar bears!

You can read my story at pdricha.exposure.co 😎

Canon R5 with RF 100-500mm and canon 1.4 extender

]]> 1 7426533433921b6291ae7e65500fb1dd Debbie Campbell posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: New to this group... sharing a bull elk after a nice […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/27686/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 16:44:03 -0400 New to this group… sharing a bull elk after a nice wallow during the rut in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Fujifilm X-T3, 1/500s, f/6.4, ISO 3200, 386mm.

]]> 0 3154d96ca423a17e3d17a4c8465477da Glenn Henshaw posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: A few pictures from a walk on a local levee […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/26912/ Mon, 25 Sep 2023 03:16:35 -0400 A few pictures from a walk on a local levee this morning…

Mostly working on composition.

]]> 0 cb4b3ae7bf2b5ff6b4a35d1764cad8d2 Eial Bondarevsky posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Martial (South African) Eagle taking off series in […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/26123/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:13:02 -0400 Martial (South African) Eagle taking off series in pursuit of …. well, I don't really know

]]> 2 7fa113841251b484048e5c3b7bd8e0f9 Eial Bondarevsky posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Little Birds of Botswana - hope everyone likes them https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/26112/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:08:30 -0400 Little Birds of Botswana – hope everyone likes them

]]> 0 cc3e291169fe3c5b4e346c9041383909 Paulo Casagrande posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Hi, I'm new to the group, living in the very large city […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/26094/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:22:41 -0400 Hi, I’m new to the group, living in the very large city of São Paulo, Brazil, but often in the countryside trying to register wildlife, specially birds. I hope I can see and share nice photos here, and learn with you all. Critics are welcome! Um abraço, Paulo

]]> 2 de74c075739c768e4bf71c6facc58b42 Norman Bunn posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Great White Egret Canon R7, Sigma 150-600 […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/25728/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 21:34:58 -0400 Great White Egret

Canon R7, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, 1/1000, F8, ISO 200, 544mm. Some Lightroom touchup, Topaz Photo AI, tight crop

]]> 0 a7821212c8c3fd10629fe9ca1283bd32 Claudia Griswold posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I'm new to the group and been doing photography for 3 and […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/23844/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:02:21 -0400 I’m new to the group and been doing photography for 3 and a half years. I love wildlife, flora, portraits, landscapes, astrophotography, architechure and the unusual. Here’s a small sample of my work. Nice to meet everyone.

]]> 1 79d3b7a2e950f06fc3983d02781b01f1 Laura S Faulconer posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Only began seriously playing with photography after […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/23461/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 20:29:44 -0400 Only began seriously playing with photography after having retired several years ago. I am not sure if that makes be a newbie or an intermediate. My interests cover everything from landscapes to florals, wildlife, birds, butterflies and insects. The Green Herons have been the highlight of my summer. Suggestions for improvement are…

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]]> 0 9b5f73477a3b32bf1a9783eb67899124 Patricia Burton posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Hi everyone! New to the group and wanted to […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/22261/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 14:00:29 -0400 Hi everyone! New to the group and wanted to introduce myself. I just jumped from a Canon T7I to the R7 and all I can say is WOW.. of course I have a lot to learn on the R7 but I know I can do it… here are some of my shots. I have had the camera for about week or so and determined to conquer this new challenge.

]]> 0 7ede0987b0b06f19683c6f99033581df Paula Card posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I have been a member for several years, but I never […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/18912/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:58:39 -0400 I have been a member for several years, but I never realized there was a groups section. That being said, here’s just a sample.

]]> 1 0360730ffec576f264291f2872c0dcc3 Norman Bunn posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Humpback whale breaching. Alaska Inside Passage. […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/18805/ Sun, 09 Jul 2023 21:32:22 -0400 Humpback whale breaching. Alaska Inside Passage. Last week.

Canon T5, Sigma 150-600 Contemporary, 1/2000, F6.3, ISO 500, 335mm. Some Lightroom touchup, but I am new to the app. Trying to get the rock color to pop more.

]]> 0 a6d5c2219632eb37024ab5338f0a8956 Ronald Moe posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Hi, just joined the group. I have taken these pics at […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/18486/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 21:01:59 -0400 Hi, just joined the group. I have taken these pics at the local wetlands area here in Portland Oregon.

]]> 0 b5c63a3a2937d5c3e624e4070b9ca1f0 Mark posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Looking for suggestions on possible places to […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/18302/ Tue, 04 Jul 2023 11:20:53 -0400 Looking for suggestions on possible places to photograph wildlife in November or early December in the USA. I live in the Midwest and am looking to take a trip with a friend to a destination that would provide some different and good photo opportunities for few days.

]]> 4 3aa134de5d360933d37eec3942355d76 Henry posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/17480/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:39:42 -0400 0 c54b96951783f664f59d6af67342fbc8 Norman Bunn posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Headed to Alaska in less than a week and I want to make […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/16246/ Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:57:30 -0400 Headed to Alaska in less than a week and I want to make sure I am not missing some gear:

18-55 mm

70-300 mm

150-600 mm

Remote shutter

Rain cover

Tripod with monopod

Arsenal AI for landscapes

SD Cards

Laptop to transfer pics

Batteries

]]> 6 4ddd925cf4d1eae5d84bdbc163f706c4 Georgie Eagar posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Peek-a-boo! Squirel monkey in Peruvian Amazon. Canon […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/15999/ Mon, 19 Jun 2023 19:58:52 -0400 Peek-a-boo!

Squirel monkey in Peruvian Amazon.

Canon 90D with 100-400mm EF lens.

Feedback please!

]]> 1 aee225cf137402c1c011a04be6866e68 Lydia O'Neil posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Question - I need a new computer that can handle […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/15590/ Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:29:35 -0400 Question – I need a new computer that can handle photo editing. I currently have a Dell 13” XPS laptop. I use Lightroom, Photoshop, and Topaz Labs. I am new to Photoshop and that has pushed mysystem too far. My system keeps overheating because the cooling fans are not sufficient to keep up with the processing (design problem that seems to go…

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]]> 9 0f96f7095a58685540e04a0eb705abc5 Bob posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I have a general question about the website. What's […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/14934/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:49:31 -0400 I have a general question about the website. What’s the situation for EXIF data and shot information for our posts. Is it available automatically of should we include any information we are interested in sharing in our posts. Thanks.

]]> 1 c8eae1bd2c3207cc08a31a2a63961a34 Bob posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I'll likely have many images that fall into both […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/14933/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:41:50 -0400 I’ll likely have many images that fall into both the intermediate group and the advanced group and in a few situations the beginner group but I’ll spare anyone the experience of looking at my learning curve photos when I try new things unless someone is trying the same process and wants to share outcomes.

There are a lot of things photographic…

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]]> 1 7a57a0cd533fee4a5177d562f10a858b Amy Ridall posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Taken during a recent trip to Alaska. It rained most of […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/14932/ Mon, 12 Jun 2023 03:32:40 -0400 Taken during a recent trip to Alaska. It rained most of the time I was there, hence the eagles drenched appearance.

]]> 3 95ff2fa4cec8b1f8607e24a085482cc1 Georgie Eagar posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Question about photography competitions: The last time […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/14734/ Sun, 11 Jun 2023 04:10:30 -0400 Question about photography competitions:

The last time i competed was my local show when i was a teenager. Can someone please help me navigate where to compete as an intermediate photographer?

This is possibly the best photo i have ever taken & i want to see if its competition worthy

Shot in the Galapagos with Canon 90D & 100-400mm EF USM…

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]]> 3 055e5ac4f6dfa787f803762b8f8f6c19 Simone Steuxner posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: tiny little spider in a big big world... https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/13936/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:28:37 -0400 tiny little spider in a big big world…
northern Sweden.

Canon 5Dmkiv Canon 100mm macro 1:1

]]> 0 eb039895bc8f7cceae2813515ae92bf8 Simone Steuxner posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Waiting for Mrs. Right...northern Sweden.Canon 90D […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/13935/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 16:26:05 -0400 Waiting for Mrs. Right…
northern Sweden.

Canon 90D Canon 100-400mm L II + x1,4converter

]]> 0 2ea18b12b9a0d32aeb2906dc0bd96b3a Diane posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I took this bluebird picture this weekend and my reaction […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/13685/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 20:18:02 -0400 I took this bluebird picture this weekend and my reaction to it was “Darn. Almost.” My husband, however, thought it was really neat. I wanted more of the bird in focus, but his opinion was that the focal plane helped the viewer focus on the bird’s face and bug.

To him, this is what I should be trying to do instead of just “taking nice pictures…

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]]> 1 2a57336489bd2c4ef641b41f9edd3a86 Henry posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Saw this beauty at Sian Kaan Biosphere in Mexico. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/13417/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 22:45:39 -0400 Saw this beauty at Sian Kaan Biosphere in Mexico.

]]> 0 173605da6988b98e5f8e58fc3cb47a36 Georgie Eagar posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Capybara’s are so cute!! Our first trip to the amazon - […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/13398/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 22:23:58 -0400 Capybara’s are so cute!! Our first trip to the amazon – I’m using a Canon 90D with 100-400mm EF. I would love spme feedback.

]]> 2 3ef9fee120903002ed6824fc665e47c2 Peter posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: It can be quite informative and fun to go back and look […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/13100/ Sun, 04 Jun 2023 13:43:09 -0400 It can be quite informative and fun to go back and look at our first efforts.

This photo was up at Hyder, Alaska in early September 2017. I took my first camera, a Canon 70D with a first generation EF 100-400mm on my first big trip to see big bears. The image was at 210mm, F4.5, 1/160, and ISO 1000.

As I recall, this was early in the morning…

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]]> 0 b05b478bef144e1bed94cf7364b80b95 Cat posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: I became obsessed with Mallard ducklings a couple of […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/12903/ Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:27:57 -0400 I became obsessed with Mallard ducklings a couple of weeks ago because there was a makeshift pond next to an apartment complex (created from flooding) that provided a great nursery for them and interesting lighting reflections from the walls of the buildings. I took around 2k photos in the span of 3 sessions and have culled them down to about 500 (lol)

]]> 2 ca3ccd7a4a03162bb22c6426d9987b0c Lochie Ker posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Managed to get some cheeky portraits from some of […] https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/11698/ Sun, 21 May 2023 02:06:46 -0400 Managed to get some cheeky portraits from some of the animals from the local Wildlife shelter, still can’t believe these guys were so randomly candid….

Shot on Sony A6400, Tamron 17-70mm

]]> 0 2b2f5671eda05a6a322ccc9f80a8180a Karen Bard posted an update in the group Intermediate Photographers: Some buffaloe from last year during calving season. https://journalofwildlifephotography.com/activity/p/11358/ Tue, 16 May 2023 00:18:07 -0400 Some buffaloe from last year during calving season.

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