Wildlife Sub-Categories

Munir Kureshi Wildlife Photographs

2 galleries with 60 photos.

Updated: Mar 20, 2009 12:01am PST

Wildlife Galleries

Raptors (San Francisco Bay Area) : To sign up for a raptor workshop, please visit Raptor Workshop, October 3-4, 2009

Raptors (San Francisco Bay Area)

To sign up for a raptor workshop, please visit Raptor Workshop, Octob ...

Updated: Jul 26, 2009 10:27pm PST

Snowy Owls : Snowy Owls photographed during the Snowy Owl workshop in Montreal, Canada

Snowy Owls

Snowy Owls photographed during the Snowy Owl workshop in Montreal, Can ...

Updated: Jan 24, 2009 11:18am PST

Monterey Bay Wildlife : This gallery displays wildlife seen in the Monterey Area.

Monterey Bay Wildlife

This gallery displays wildlife seen in the Monterey Area.

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:26pm PST

Eagles (Homer, Alaska) : Homer is a fantastic location to photograph eagles. During winter time, Jean ("The eagle Lady") is authorized to feed them ... and she does it everyday with over 500lbs of fish!. If you are interested in learning more about eagle photography, join us at one of our workshops taken place in Homer or Haines, Alaska.

Eagles (Homer, Alaska)

Homer is a fantastic location to photograph eagles. During winter time ...

Updated: Dec 19, 2008 9:14am PST

Ramrod Ranch : Ramrod Ranch is a special place for wildlife photography. First it is located in an idillyc place in the Carmel Valley. Second, the wildlife is abundant. Third, the environment has been set with blinds, pond, for best photography experience. And last, if you have a chance to come to one of our workshops, you'll learn the amazing history of the place. To learn more about the workshops, please go to http://incredibletravelphotos.smugmug.com/gallery/7030744_8XVhg

Ramrod Ranch

Ramrod Ranch is a special place for wildlife photography. First it is ...

Updated: Sep 29, 2009 7:30am PST

Lassen National Park (Wildlife and Landscape) : Lassen National Park is an hidden gem of Northern California. You'll find exceptional wildlife and wonderful landscape. If you are interested in discovering the hidden places of Lassen, please join us at our workshop on May 15-16. http://incredibletravelphotos.smugmug.com/gallery/6867813_6yFLJ

Lassen National Park (Wildlife and Landscape)

Lassen National Park is an hidden gem of Northern California. You'll f ...

Updated: Dec 18, 2008 9:04pm PST

San Francisco Bay Area Birding : This gallery displays birds seen in the San Francisco Bay Area.

San Francisco Bay Area Birding

This gallery displays birds seen in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Updated: May 21, 2009 10:28pm PST

Sulphur Creek Nature Center : Sulphur Creek Nature Center is a wildlife education and rehabilitation facility whose mission is to promote the conservation of local environmental resources by fostering an appreciation and understanding of the animals in the world around us, and encouraging peaceful coexistence between people and native wildlife by serving as a community resource for wildlife issues. Please visit them here The animals of Sulphur Creek Nature Center will make a special appearance on January 25th at PhotoCentral Gallery in Hayward. For more info check www.incredibletravelphotos.com

Sulphur Creek Nature Center

Sulphur Creek Nature Center is a wildlife education and rehabilitati ...

Updated: Jan 12, 2008 2:42pm PST

African Wildlife (Tanzania) : Last December (2006), we had a chance to visit Africa. The first stop was the climb of Mt. Meru (4,650m), then a safari to the Northern Parks of Tanzania and finally an outback adventure to Southern Tanzania game reserve and national parks. Each park visited is very unique and well worth a visit. My true favorite was the Serengeti, with sighting of leopards at Seronera, the wildebeest migration at Ndutu and a pride of lions devouring a kill at Lobo. The eighth wonder of the world, Ngorongoro Crater, came as a close second. I spotted the last animal of the Big 5 family (Black rhino, elephant, hippo, lion and leopard). In third place comes Ruaha National Park. Today, you can still experience the “early time” safari, with animals displaying their wild behaviors and hiding from cars and humans. Arusha, Lake Manyara, Tarangire and Selous game reserve were outstanding for viewing and photography opportunities. If an African safari is on your future travel list, feel free to contact me for advice and trip planning. This is an experience of a life time.

African Wildlife (Tanzania)

Last December (2006), we had a chance to visit Africa. The first stop ...

Updated: Feb 14, 2007 9:10pm PST

Grizzly Bears (Katmai, Alaska) : On the Katmai peninsula in Alaska there is a camp near a stream where the Alaska Brown Bears come to feed on the salmon. This Brook's Falls lodge of the National Park Service is an excellent place to view the bears.

Grizzly Bears (Katmai, Alaska)

On the Katmai peninsula in Alaska there is a camp near a stream where ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2007 12:18am PST

Eagles (Haines, Alaska) : During early winter time, bald eagles gather in Haines, AK to feed on spawning salmon. The experience of seeing up to 3,000 eagles is incredible. However, you better be prepared to withstand very cold temperature. Enjoy.

Eagles (Haines, Alaska)

During early winter time, bald eagles gather in Haines, AK to feed on ...

Updated: Sep 12, 2007 6:59am PST

Migrating Birds (Bosque del Apache, New Mexico) : Bosque del Apache, located in New Mexico is the mecca for migrating sandhill cranes and snow geeses.

Migrating Birds (Bosque del Apache, New Mexico)

Bosque del Apache, located in New Mexico is the mecca for migrating sa ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2007 10:39pm PST

Whales (Monterey, California) : Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to observe the spectacular diversity and abundance of whales and dolphins inhabiting the Bay. Monterey is the best place in the nation to view a variety of marine mammals and seabirds. The Monterey Submarine Canyon approaches close to the shore, allowing deep water species of whales, dolphins, and seabirds to occur near the coast. Shallow water species, such as the gray whale, are found very close to shore in the narrow shelf region.

Whales (Monterey, California)

Monterey Bay Whale Watch offers year-round whale watching trips to obs ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2007 12:18am PST

Elephant Seals (California) : Ano Nuevo is located 1 hour south of San Francisco on HWY 1. The only way to see the seals during breeding season is on a guided tour. Tours are given daily from December through March, but January and February are the best times to go if you want to see a lot of action.

Elephant Seals (California)

Ano Nuevo is located 1 hour south of San Francisco on HWY 1. The on ...

Updated: Oct 18, 2005 9:49pm PST

Animals in Captivity : Zoo opened in 1978. Over 1,000 animals roam on the Minnesota Trail, Northern Trail, Tropics Trail, Discovery Bay, and the new Wells Fargo Family Farm. The Minnesota Zoo participates in twenty two AZA Species Survival Plans. Our Conservation Director coordinates the AZA Tiger Species Survival Plan® (SSP®), which currently manages three of the five remaining tiger subspecies, and continues to coordinate global tiger conservation programs through the Tiger Global Conservation Strategy.

Animals in Captivity

Zoo opened in 1978. Over 1,000 animals roam on the Minnesota Trail, No ...

Updated: Jan 25, 2007 1:12am PST

Wildlife Miscellanous :

Wildlife Miscellanous

Updated: Nov 30, 2008 3:14am PST

Pie Billed Grebes - Parenthood Behavior : If it swims like a duck it must be a duck, right? Not necessarily ... The pied-billed grebe may mimic the movements of a duck in water but this bird does not have webbed feet. Instead its toes have lobes extending out from the sides, which makes it a swimmer to rival any duck. The pied-billed grebe is pigeon sized, brownish in color and has a chicken-like beak. When you photograph and observe the grebes in the field, like Yamil and I did last week, you suddenly learn a lot more about their behavior. The couple had 5 chicks, which needed to constantly be fed. Parents took turn to fish and when they returned they made sure they equally fed the ckicks. Check out the size of crawfish they brought back. It is quite amazing to see the young ones swallowing such large portions. By observing these grebes for a few days, we figured out their patterns and schedule. And when this happens, photographing wildlife becomes more than just taking a picture. It is an excelarating experience.

Pie Billed Grebes - Parenthood Behavior

If it swims like a duck it must be a duck, right? Not necessarily ... ...

Updated: Apr 14, 2009 8:56am PST

Song Birds :

Song Birds

Updated: Jun 04, 2009 1:16pm PST

Canon 7D vs. Mark III : 7D vs. Mark III Test done when photographing raptors for 2 consecutive days in Halfmoon Bay. The following equipment was used for comparison: 1) 400mm DO 2) 1Ds Mark III, 21 Mb pixel, 1x crop 3) 7D, 18 Mb pixel, 1.6x crop The emphasis was to evaluate the capture (how quickly the camera locks on moving subject) and the tracking (keeping accurate focus). Observations: 1) Still subject, high ISO (1600), F7.1 1/800s Single center point focus, AI Servo (Photo #1, #2) Both cameras performed really well, with slightly higher noise on the 7D. As I was able to approach the subject close, there was no need to crop the full frame image to match distance to subject. Advantages: Mark III for noise level 2) Flying subject, 400 ISO, F6.3 1/1250s Mark III: Single center point focus, AI Servo 7D: AF Point Extension, AI Servo (Photo #3 to 7 (Mark III), Photo 8-13 (7D)) The tracking on the Mark III performed with higher a ccuracy. Didn’t loose focus on the subject even against a busy background. The tracking on the 7D was not as accurate and provided some softness around the subject’s eye. Even against a plain background the AF Point Extension didn’t perform with high accuracy. Against a busy background, it started to loose focus on the main subject. In this test, the subject couldn’t be approached as close. So to do a true side by side comparison the Mark III images had to be cropped to 2821x 2231 vs. 5184x3456 (on 7D). Sharpness is still better on the cropped image. Advantages: Mark III when compared to the AF Point Extension from 7D 3) Flying subject, 400 ISO, F7.1 1/1000s Mark III: Single center point focus, AI Servo 7D: AF Single Point, AI Servo (Photo #14 to 17 (Mark III), Photo 18-20 (7D)) This test shows very good tracking for both systems. The full frame images had to be cropped extensively (and still provided good resolution) to match the 7D reach. With so much cropping, there is more capabilities for post processing with the 7D images (larger size). Advantages: 7D Overall results: This test did put the 7D at slight disadvantage over the 1 Ds Mark III. Noise was higher and the new AF focusing system didn’t provide the expected easier tracking (new AF settings). On the other hand, the 1Ds lacked the reach. The good news is that the 7D tracking system, when used in AF Single Point did not disappoint. I believe with more time with the camera and using additional custom settings, results can possibly be improved. I also noticed that the tracking was pretty accurate on the 7D and rarely lost focus in a sequence of images (happened only one time). All considered, the 7D is a viable body for moving subjects (e.g. birds in flight). Unfortunately, the new AF focus doesn’t replace the skills and practice needed to get sharp images ;-) NOTE: Images were not retouched, just converted to jpeg. Oliver Klink

Canon 7D vs. Mark III

7D vs. Mark III Test done when photographing raptors for 2 consecu ...

Updated: Oct 09, 2009 9:15pm PST


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