Swamp Shooter
Uploaded: March 22, 2010 07:47:45
This is Charlie Martin, our guide for a day in the swamp and a nature photographer himself. He was most often out of the boat, in his waders, trying to quietly push the boat as close to wildlife as he could manage without bothering the animals. This swamp was near Vacherie, Louisiana, and although one wouldn't ordinarily think of a swamp as beautiful, it truly was beautiful to see.
Monthly theme: pictures of people taking pictures
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 85.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Jeff Robinson March 22, 2010
Fantasic image for the MT Mitch!! Jeff #1250916Tammy M. Anderson March 22, 2010
I bet that was a great trip. I'm sure you got some beautiful images. Fantastic MT image, Mitch. #8472110Julianne Bradford March 22, 2010
What a fantastic capture for MT Mitch! That is true dedication to the craft of photography :-) #8472155Murry Grigsby March 22, 2010
Wet and wild :0) Cool shot Mitch! I love the moment, camo and muted soft light!! #8472194Jeana Clark March 22, 2010
~J~ #8472269
Mitch Spence March 22, 2010
Thanks, Tammy, Julianne, Murry, and Jeana. It was quite an experience. The weather for the first few days we were there was not nice. They are about two to three weeks behind on spring things sprouting, after a very cold winter for them, but they began to finally on the last couple of days. A couple of the other folks along got into the swamp in waders too, but I opted not to. What was up to their hips would have been a good deal higher on me, and I was quite sure I'd step in a hole and lose all my camera gear if I tried it. #8472319Ann H. Belus March 22, 2010
What a tremendous experience, Mitch, and a great MT entry! #8472392Dominick M. Dimacale March 22, 2010
Great image here, Mitch, lovely MT entry.
Dominick #8472400
Monnie Ryan March 22, 2010
Perfect for the theme, Mitch! I have no doubt the swamp was beautiful, but I admit I'd hesitate to get out of the boat and tromp around in it (waders notwithstanding)! #8472457Carolyn M. Fletcher March 22, 2010
Staying in the boat is the best option for me, too. I'd fall in a hole for sure. #8472544Steve M. Harrington March 22, 2010
A fine image, Mitch. This looks like a great experience.Rony Sagy March 22, 2010
Fantastic MT capture, Mitch. Love the detail, expression and background. #8472915Joanna Madloch March 22, 2010
Great picture, Mitch. I really admire the guy's sacrifice to get a swamp shoot ;) #8473112David Phalen March 22, 2010
Excellent MT capture with excellent details and tones!! I'm with you, no way I get out into any swamp. ;0) #8473335Tammy Espino March 22, 2010
Excellent capture! Don't swamps have gators?!! #8473430Courtenay Vanderbilt March 23, 2010
That's a wonderful portrait of a serious shooter! Sounds like a great experience, Mitch! #8474414JO ANN CLEVELAND March 23, 2010
Fannnnnntastic Mitch!jo ann c. #8475064
Mitch Spence March 24, 2010
Thanks for looking and for the comments, guys. Wish you could have been along! #8477608Nikki McDonald March 25, 2010
Wonderful shot, Mitch, and just perfect for the MT. What I like -- besides his studied concentration and the swamp environment oozing and hanging around him -- is the specialized camouflage of his outfit. Well seen and taken. I'm sure you are very glad you went despite the lousy weather. #8480845Mitch Spence March 28, 2010
Thanks, Nikki. He was quite a Cajun guy, full of anecdotes. And he's an accomplished cook too. He and his mom made us all crawfish (he chuckled about notherners who call them crayfish) gumbo and shrimp etouffee! #8490165Nikki McDonald April 18, 2010
My that does sound good! And how does 'Finalist' sound? Congratulations and good luck in the next round.Tammy Espino April 18, 2010
Big congrats on another of your finalist!! :) #8544237Carrie M. Groseclose April 18, 2010
Huge congratulations on your wonderful Finalist Mitch! #8544580Erica Murphy April 18, 2010
Congratulations on this very nice shot Mitch!! I love it! #8544794Amy M. Wilson April 18, 2010
Big congratulations on your wonderful Finalist, Mitch!! #8545068Sherran Andersen April 18, 2010
Congrats Mitch. #8545903Bojan Bencic April 18, 2010
Congratulations on your finalist, Mitch. #8546634Stefania Barbier April 18, 2010
gorgeous finalist... congratulations, Mitch! #8546679Graham Robards April 19, 2010
Wonderful shot Mitch and so very interesting to read about. Congratulations. ~Pat #8546996Courtenay Vanderbilt April 19, 2010
Big Congratulations on this awesome Finalist, Mitch! #8547770Linda Blair April 19, 2010
What a wonderful capture and finalist...congratulations Mitch!!!!!!! #8548510Katarina Mansson April 19, 2010
Superb! Congratulations on your finalists this month Mitch! #8548693Renata Gusciora April 19, 2010
Congratulations on this great finalist,Mitch!!!:-) #8549696Daniella Puente April 19, 2010
Congratulations Mitch! #8550627Gord MacEachern April 19, 2010
A big congratulations Mitch, on this much deserved finalist!! #8551412Sam Britt April 19, 2010
Congratulations, Mitch! #8552062Leslie McLain April 19, 2010
Congrats on a terrific finalist, Mitch. #8552172Ken Smith April 20, 2010
The good guides are priceless...excellent job Mitch and congrats on your finalist! #8553431Jeana Clark April 20, 2010
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Chris Budny April 20, 2010
Congratulations! #8554443Debra R. Harder April 21, 2010
Now that's a true nature photographer...doesn't mind getting into the water!! Love this, Mitch! Congratulations on your outstanding finalist! Deb #8558510Mitch Spence April 22, 2010
Thanks so much to everyone for taking the time to stop and look and to leave your great comments and congrats. I appreciate it. #8561695Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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