Shots from the kayak

Mark Edell

Getting this kayak has opened up a whole new world for me as far as new places I can go to shoot. I'm liking it!


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Thanks for looking!

bfjr

sounds cool and the set is great

JC

great shots.

How did you carry your gear? Were you worried about it getting wet?

I tried doing photography from a kayak recently, and did get some baby bird shots I wouldn't have otherwise, but my pictures didn't end up so well, granted, it was overcast and I had to use a wide open aperture, and it was ocean kayaking with some pretty rough launches so I was really worried about my gear so I took less-than great glass out.

Great shots, love the osprey just rising from the water with his fish.

kdog

S P E C T A C U L A R :wow :wow

Mark Edell

Thanks everyone!

Kolibri, I carry my camera and 100mm - 400mm and a extra battery. The camera normally sits inside an open dry bag or with a shirt over it right in front of me. I'm only worried about the splash, not tipping the kayak. It's a stable one.

pathfinder

These shots are excellent. Does the kayak seem to let you get closer to the birds than would otherwise be the case?

What kayak are you using? Is it really that stable or are you just that experienced in a kayak.. Would I be safe in this kayak or end up swimming with my gear in the drink?

bradpowellphoto

Major Kudos to you!! I am so nervous in a kayak there is no way I could ever hold me camera steady enough for such great shots!

Mark Edell

pathfinder wrote: »

These shots are excellent. Does the kayak seem to let you get closer to the birds than would otherwise be the case?

What kayak are you using? Is it really that stable or are you just that experienced in a kayak.. Would I be safe in this kayak or end up swimming with my gear in the drink?

I am using the Perception Sport Patriot 12.0 Kayak and yes, it is very stable. I wouldn't stand up in it but it works great! I do find that I can get closer, especially if I am a current and can drift toward the subject. Most people will do just fine in a kayak. Just make sure you buy a stable one, not one made to roll over. I do suggest taking it out a few times before bringing your gear with you.

IraRunyan

Just fantastic photographic work.
What kind of fish did the Osprey get? We don't have those in Florida.........

RJPJ

Awesome set. My wife and I have been looking at a 2 person kyak for the same reason. Kudos on your work, good stuff.

Mark Edell

Thanks guys,
Brad, two words... Image stabilizer I was nervous at first but it really is not bad.

Ira, I think it was a flounder.

DsrtVW

Very Nice shots. Makes a difference when out in the water than standing on the shore, for the perceived threat level from the critters.
I have acquired a canoe and have made a couple of dry runs just to see what it was like. First one I thought it to unstable to feel comfortable with 6000.00 in camera gear in it. SO I bought some outriggers and that did the trick. Plus a waterproof pelican case to transport in between shots. With the trolling motor set up it makes it real nice to approach silently. Now waiting for the fall and migration to bring the birds that I am after back.

canoesailor

Mark Edell wrote: »

Thanks everyone!

Kolibri, I carry my camera and 100mm - 400mm and a extra battery. The camera normally sits inside an open dry bag or with a shirt over it right in front of me. I'm only worried about the splash, not tipping the kayak. It's a stable one.

A Canoe is even more stable, can carry more gear and is less likely to suffer from splashing (depending on your skill level). You can even set up a tripod in them.

Dry bags or plastic barrels can be used to protect your kit in rough water.

Something like an Old Town Camper or Mad River explorer is ideal and easy to paddle.

Dennis Kaczor

Very nice Mark, boy you are brave to do that, but at the same time it opens a lot of opportunities for you.

Mark Edell

DsrtVW wrote: »

Very Nice shots. Makes a difference when out in the water than standing on the shore, for the perceived threat level from the critters.
I have acquired a canoe and have made a couple of dry runs just to see what it was like. First one I thought it to unstable to feel comfortable with 6000.00 in camera gear in it. SO I bought some outriggers and that did the trick. Plus a waterproof pelican case to transport in between shots. With the trolling motor set up it makes it real nice to approach silently. Now waiting for the fall and migration to bring the birds that I am after back.

Nice Chris!

Mark Edell

canoesailor wrote: »

A Canoe is even more stable, can carry more gear and is less likely to suffer from splashing (depending on your skill level). You can even set up a tripod in them.

Dry bags or plastic barrels can be used to protect your kit in rough water.

Something like an Old Town Camper or Mad River explorer is ideal and easy to paddle.

yeah, I though about a Canoe but my favorite place to go for eagles needs to be done at a low tide. It is very flat and I paddle in about 6 inches of water for about a half mile. A Canoe draws more than a kayak. Plus, a kayak is much lighter.


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Naw, it is really not that bad. The only thing that worries me is, in the off chance I do dump the gear, I would have to face my wife!help