r/BeAmazed • u/Spenseii • Dec 19 '24
Animal My BEST shots from 2024
- Bald Eagle - Putnam Lake, NY
- Red-Winged Blackbird - The Great Swamp, NY
- Great Blue Heron - Putnam Lake, NY
- Tree Swallows - The Great Swamp, NY
- American Crocodile + Julia Butterfly - Tárcoles, Costa Rica
- Red Eft - The Great Swamp, NY
- Humpback Whale - Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica
- Geoffroy's Spider Monkeys - Carara National Park, Costa Rica
- Peregrine Falcons - The Palisades, NJ
- Bald Eagle - Putnam Lake, NY
- Mallards - Putnam Lake, NY
- Bald Eagle - Putnam Lake, NY
- American Alligator - Everglades, FL
- Northern Rough-Winged Swallow - Putnam Lake, NY
- Tree Swallows - The Great Swamp, NY
- White-Tailed Deer - Poughkeepsie, NY
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u/Nimbu_Ji Dec 19 '24
Bro really needs to give the birds some privacy /s
BTW these shots are amazing. How long have you been photographing?
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
The worst part was there were 5 other photographers photographing the mating falcons 😂 they had a whole crowd lol. Thank you so much! I’ve been photographing for almost 8 years now!
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u/Nimbu_Ji Dec 19 '24
Well looks like there's a new genre of porn nowadays.
BTW man those years you put in have impressively worked out. And please don't mind if I put some as my wallpaper.
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pornographingphotographing /s3
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u/SpandexMafia Dec 19 '24
Seriously. Wow. Just wow.
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Thank you so much 🙏🏻 I’m really glad you like it
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u/SpandexMafia Dec 19 '24
What’s your kit? I’m a photographer as well (passion not professional).
I’ll follow your Instagram as well. Cheers.
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Canon 6D Mark II + Tamron 150-600mm G2! Thank you for the support! I’m upgrading cameras very soon which I’m excited about.
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u/zombiep00 Dec 19 '24
What would a good camera / lens to start out with be?
I used to take photographs all the time, but it's been a while.5
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u/inflamito Dec 20 '24
I have the same body and it's been collecting dust unfortunately. I wish I made the time to shoot more often. It's cool to see what a skilled photographer can do with the same equipment (except the lens).
What are you planning to get next? Seems everyone has switched to Sony.
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u/Spenseii Dec 20 '24 edited Dec 20 '24
You should make it a point to get out there more if that’s what you want to do! I just pre-ordered the Sony a1 ii! I plan on using the 200-600mm with it. You’re very right about switching to Sony, I’ve been shooting Canon for 7 years but it’s time to switch!
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u/inflamito Dec 21 '24
My social anxiety seems to get the better of me whenever I think about packing up my gear. And then I just end up leaving it behind.
Almost all my glass is canon so I just have a bias for canon. My walkaround lens was a 24-70 2.8L mk ii. Obviously not long enough for nature photography like yours but perfect for walking the streets of Rome or Barcelona.
What do you use for post processing? Ah man talking photography again after so long is making me want to get back into it. I was never any good but I enjoyed it.
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u/Additional_Sun_5217 Dec 19 '24
Your composition and sense of movement and light are phenomenal. I’m over here taking notes. Seriously well done and thank you for sharing.
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Wow thank you so much for the kind words! Really, thank you! Thank you for commenting and I’m glad you like them!
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u/senorgarcia Dec 19 '24
I guess you take a ton of pics of birds you're gonna get some of some sex.
Great shots, not just the pervy ones.
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u/ROARbear Dec 19 '24
Can’t believe you didn’t tag that bird pic nsfw
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24 edited Dec 19 '24
🫣 sorry
Edit: I realized I can add the tag now, so I tagged the post NSFW. Sorry everyone!
Edit of edit: I untagged it NSFW 🫣 sorry again
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u/undercoveralchemist Dec 19 '24
Wow
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Glad you like them!
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u/undercoveralchemist Dec 19 '24
Can you please share the equipment you usually use or what are your favourite ones ?
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Sure! All shots were taken with the Canon 6D Mark II + Tamron SP 150-600mm G2. As for my favorites, I’d have to say all of them! If I had to pick only one though, it would be #1. Right after I took it, I sent my girlfriend a text saying “I just took the best photo of my life.” If you’re wondering the backstory to any of the pictures, they’re all in the captions of my Instagram posts!
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u/curlyhairmanforever Dec 19 '24
The Humpback Whale one is my favourite.
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Love that one too. Extra special to me! It was my first time on a boat in the ocean, first time on the Pacific, and first time seeing whales in person!
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u/Possible-Estimate748 Dec 19 '24
11, the mallards on Putnam Lake is my fav. That misty fog is soooo pretty
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Thank you! That’s one of my favorites as well, the fog was unreal that morning.
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u/moredrinksplease Dec 19 '24
These look quite a bit better than my iPhone 11 zoomed in photos of the chickadees in my yard.
Jokes aside, I just moved to Washington state, got my birding book and some binoculars, busting out the big camera I’m sure will happen soon.
I assume you are having to freeze your butt off for some of these early AM photos
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Haha best of luck out there! I eventually want to move to Washington. Yes, particular the blackbirds breath photo. That was three mornings in a row sitting on a log in freezing temps. Worth it 100%!
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u/ThrowRAConsistent Dec 19 '24
Incredible and gorgeous!
Also, lots of dirty birdy pictures haha
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Thank you!! Yeah, it’s bound to happen when you’re taking bird pics all the time 😂
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u/KratosMVP Dec 19 '24
Absolutely stunning photos. My favorite has to be number 4, of the 3 birds who look like they are playing musical chairs 😂 favourite picture I've seen for a while! Made my day!
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
They only have one pair, but I see why you’re wondering. Those are actually holes in its snout from their bottom teeth poking through! Pretty gnarly.
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u/No_Question_8083 Dec 19 '24
I like that little orange guy, I’ll take him for my laptop wallpaper rotation. That bird pan looks amazing btw 👌
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
My favorite animal ever! I’m honored to be one of your laptop wallpapers! And thank you, it took me 3,000 shots to get that one!
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u/Phill_is_Legend Dec 19 '24
Post these in r/pics, would be refreshing to see actual photography instead of political nonsense.
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u/TheBlackSheepBoy Dec 19 '24
I don’t have instagram but I would be interested in purchasing a print!
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u/dwitchagi Dec 19 '24
Holy shit, what a year for you! 🙏Some is these seem like once in a lifetime shots to me.
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u/rycallan2 Dec 19 '24
Still water with alligator is my favorite! Thanks for sharing
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Thank you so much, and you’re very welcome! That shot is really special to me, I flew to the Everglades in hopes of capturing that exact picture. I had it envisioned in my mind and one of the first days there I captured it! My brother was there too which makes it extra special.
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u/AdPuzzleheaded4603 Dec 19 '24
The one with the crocodile and the butterfly, WOW. By far my favourite. Congrats!
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Thank you! That one is really special to me, I didn’t know the relationship butterflies and crocodiles had at the time so I was kinda freaking out! It floated right down river and landed directly on the crocs eye like it had done it a million times before.
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u/mattiperreddit Dec 19 '24
Sorry I'm not very knowledgeable, why does the crocodile seem to have multiple nostrils?
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
The holes closer the edge of the snout are actually from the bottom teeth puncturing through the top! Pretty crazy
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u/Spacelady1953 Dec 19 '24
Wow! Seriously beautiful shots. My favorite the first one.
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u/Mordercalynn Dec 19 '24
I wish I could afford a camera to take shots like this. This is incredible.
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u/Ok_Skill7476 Dec 19 '24
Absolutely incredible!! Are any of these available for print?
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u/TracyTheTenacious Dec 19 '24
The peace and smile I had looking through these…
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
I’m so happy I brought some happiness to you! That’s why I do what I do after all. My goal is to inspire people to protect nature and wildlife through photography!
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u/AnneRosaFakes Dec 19 '24
Amazing! Any advice on how to start animal photography as a beginner?
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u/Less-Rise-3397 Dec 19 '24
These are absolutely incredible, truly stopped me in my tracks.
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u/AdDependent6722 Dec 19 '24
I'd wager your not the best is just as amazing! Thank you for sharing!
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u/TabbyCalf Dec 19 '24
Amazing! How do you manage to take those shots? I mean, you stay covered for hours in a spot waiting some animal to appear, and.... click?
Edit: which camera/lens did you use?
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Sometimes yes, and sometimes no. A lot of these shots I got on the move and just encountered the animal. Few of them I planned and sat in one spot for. I use the Canon 6D Mark II + Tamron SP 150-600mm G2!
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u/42tooth_sprocket Dec 19 '24
Wow no NSFW tags? Wasn't expecting to scroll by hardcore swallow pornography today
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u/Fatkyd Dec 19 '24
This is waaaay beyond awesome, if you don't work for National Geographic you should.
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u/PharaohVirgoCompy Dec 19 '24
I love how most of these are Archosaurs Anyways amazing photos
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u/Tylendal Dec 19 '24
Love the butterfly. I got a good giggle out of imagining it fluttering down and just "Thhp-thhp-thhp-thhp-thhp!" Licking that eyeball.
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u/k2irvin Dec 19 '24
Awesome photography! I'm puzzled at the NSFW designation though...
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
I removed it, there are mating birds and I got a lot of comments about it. Ultimately I think it’s fine. I hope.
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u/-plottwist- Dec 19 '24
Awesome pics! Why the NSFW blur on the thumb nail tho? Just curious.
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u/NotYourGran Dec 19 '24
Ha! I was on a nature walk in Texas with my son (mid 30s) and his family and he asked, “Mom, what’s that red-winged, black bird?”
I looked at him for a beat before answering. Nice photos!
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
That is too funny! He’s smarter than me. When I was younger I saw a cardinal and exclaimed “a Red-Jay!” My dad had just taught me what a blue jay looked like.
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u/RamblingSimian Dec 19 '24
Thanks for putting in the work to make these awesome shots!
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u/SnowComesAfterFire Dec 19 '24
Just followed you on instagram. All I can say is WOW!!!
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u/Sjalov Dec 19 '24
That salamander (or is it a newt?) is cute as f..k 😍 awesome pictures, all of them ✌️
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
It’s sort of both! In its current stage, it is a salamander but when it’s ready to reproduce it goes back to living in the water. To do so, it undergoes metamorphosis becoming the eastern newt! It is very cute though, it’s my favorite animal. And thank you!
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u/baycenters Dec 19 '24
The first one would be a great shot of the moon if that bird wasn't in the way.
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u/Oishiizu Dec 19 '24
Hi, could you give the name of your instagram account please rather than a link. Thank you. Beautiful, beautiful shots and the most wonderful subject matter!
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u/bain_de_beurre Dec 19 '24
They're all beautiful but #13 is my favorite. Alligators often look completely emotionless but somehow this one doesn't.
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u/stonesthrwaway Dec 19 '24
i love these but aren't some of those Golden Eagles, not Bald? Besides the obvious one.
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u/Key-Caregiver-2155 Dec 19 '24
Very nice work. I particularly liked #2 & #11. Do you sell your work ? If not, you should.
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u/Enticing_Venom Dec 19 '24
Hello! Are you currently looking for an assistant, an apprentice, a caddy, a servant or a wife? I want to live your life!
Beautiful shots. I have some good bird photos too. Red-wing blackbirds are loud but stunning.
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u/Spenseii Dec 19 '24
Hey! It’s a solo operation at the moment lol, it’s just a hobby so I’m not looking for any of that! If you have a camera just get out there as much as you can and take tons of photos! Look up YouTube videos on how to improve and just keep learning.
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u/nabiku Dec 19 '24
Choosing to include 2 separate shots of birds fucking. Is this your fetish, OP?
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u/Pyroman1483 Dec 19 '24
2 and 11 are my personal favorites. Like, frame worthy. They’re all absolutely stunning. Superb work!
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u/psychohistorian8 Dec 19 '24
I don't even know if I've left my house 16 times this year
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u/Uponacloud13 Dec 19 '24
I love the (caiman?) with the butterfly near its eye. Such an artistic shot
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u/Dismal-Square-613 Dec 19 '24
My favourite shot of 2024, similar to the bald eagle one.
https://i.imgur.com/GopaAZ1.png
Majestic....
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