tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59715366864787540752024-02-21T03:48:45.736-05:00Daniel Teetor / Digital Outdoors - PhotographyHere are some of my favorite or most interesting photographs and related comments.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.comBlogger316125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-3332031599111573342017-12-28T08:43:00.000-05:002017-12-28T08:43:01.913-05:00Three Wooden Boats Racing Together<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This photograph of three wooden speedboats was taken during a day of filming them running together at high speed. The driving was technical because we wanted the antique boats to be fairly close together and evenly spaced. It took several runs of practice but this photo, taken from a chase boat, gave us what we were after. All three boats are triple-cockpit runabouts made by Chris-Craft, Gar Wood and Hacker-Craft. The photo shoot took place on the St. Clair Flats section of Lake St. Clair in Michigan.<br />
24-70 lens at 45mm, 1/2000 sec at f/5, ISO 250.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-3030684321628024482017-10-31T09:05:00.001-04:002017-10-31T09:05:30.956-04:00Three Fast Approaching Wood Boats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Three antique, wood speedboats running together in formation. This exciting shot was set up in Lake St. Clair shortly after dawn. The driving was tricky but the approaching boats are pretty much evenly spaced and running at the same speed. This was shortly after dawn and a little sun was shining to put nice light on the boats. The color of the water remains a mystery because normally it looks like, well, water. We're not sure why it's so dark. The sky was quite dark overhead even though at the horizon there was some sun so perhaps the water was reflecting the overhead sky. Anyway, it makes for striking contrast with the white spray from the boats. Our camera was on a tripod in shallow water.<br />
100-400 lens at 400mm, 1/1000 second at f/5.6, ISO 800.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-32146066352510586912017-08-03T14:49:00.002-04:002017-08-03T14:49:42.776-04:00Hidden Fawn Whitetail Deer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This fawn whitetail deer is only a few days old. I saw it walking with its mother in the distance until it became tired. It took about an hour to find it because it was so difficult to see after it laid down. The fawn was initially in deep shadow and there wasn't much of a picture. But after some time a sunbeam tracked in through the overhead canopy and lit the head.<br />
400mm lens on a monopod, 1/320 second at f/2.8, ISO 2000.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-5229037623077297072017-06-14T17:27:00.000-04:002017-06-14T17:27:07.762-04:00Buck with Velvet Antlers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We found this buck whitetail deer with his antlers covered in velvet. He was resting in relatively open hardwoods but the overhead canopy didn't allow much light to penetrate. After waiting patiently a sunbeam tracked over him for a few minutes and we were able to get this photograph. The dark forest helps to frame the deer. Its also nice that he was watching something in the distance and his ears are forward.<br />
400 lens, 1/400 second at f/2.8, ISO 1000.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-71843982590727642502017-06-07T19:06:00.001-04:002017-06-07T19:06:57.632-04:00Duck in Flight; Wings Set<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This photograph of a duck in flight was taken earlier this spring. The drake mallard is descending with his feet down (for air brakes) and wings set as he glides to a landing. He was coming in fast and a second later he started backpedaling with his wings to slow his speed. Also, his altitude got low enough that the background trees were behind him and there was no longer good separation. The low angle of the early morning sun helps to light the underside of his body.<br />
100-400 lens at 400mm, 1/1250 second at f/5.6, ISO 500.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-33875842325539903402017-03-27T10:55:00.001-04:002017-03-27T10:55:53.196-04:00Giant Slalom Ski Race<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This photograph of a skier on the giant slalom race course shows very aggressive body angle that makes for an exciting composition. A viewer can instantly see that the skier is going very fast and the diagonal line formed by the athlete's legs makes for a dynamic composition.<br />
It is not very common that a course is set to allow such a position for the photographer. The gate was set on a small flat spot and the hill dropped off sharply in front. By positioning the camera on the slope we were able to be very low in relation to the skier and looking almost directly head-on. The race took place in the late afternoon on a cloudy day so the light was awful. However, dark goggles were not necessary so the skier's eyes are visible in the photo. A nice bonus to see the facial expression.<br />
400mm lens, 1/1600 second at f/3.5, ISO 400.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-59949244338229594312017-03-07T12:37:00.001-05:002017-03-07T12:37:20.111-05:00Giant Slalom Skier at a Gate<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This photograph is from the recent alpine ski racing season and shows a skier at a gate during a giant slalom race. I took photos of many skiers at this gate but only a few showed the action and intensity of this one, which is why it is a favorite. The aggressive body angle indicates the high speed of the skier and also makes the composition more dynamic with the diagonal line formed by his body.<br />
400mm lens, 1/1600 second at f/4, ISO 200.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-33522443519795283952017-01-04T09:05:00.000-05:002017-01-04T09:05:07.394-05:00Antique Boats and Wedding<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These three antique, wooden speedboats were central in a recent nautical wedding. The bride and groom are in a Chris-Craft, the groomsmen are in a Hacker-Craft and the bridesmaids are in a Gar Wood. The photograph was taken in the South Channel of the St. Clair River in Michigan. The current and breeze made it difficult to position the three boats as they were constantly shifting. I was positioned on a fourth boat that was also moving. It was challenging to coordinate with four drivers but we were able to get an assortment of pleasing images of the happy couple. This one is a favorite because of the composition that prominently features the bride and groom with support by the others in the background.<br />
24-70 lens at 50mm, 1/500 second at f/8, ISO 200.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-3352903798373829442016-08-16T15:36:00.002-04:002016-08-16T15:36:38.217-04:00Wild Tom Turkey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a nice picture of a wild tom turkey in the woods. It was taken in the mid-morning and the sunlight was filtering through the overhead canopy with a lot of hot spots. Fortunately, this bird chose to stand for a few moments in a spot that was evenly lit and he was broadside to the camera so we can see his beard. Some dead twigs cause a mild distraction but luckily they are back by his tail.<br />
400mm lens, 1/250 second at f/2.8, ISO 6400.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-57597402597769298092016-08-03T16:23:00.001-04:002016-08-03T16:23:23.746-04:00Fawn Whitetail Deer in Forest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This whitetail deer fawn paused just long enough to give us this nice picture. The fawn was alert to some noise or movement so his ears were in the perfect position. The light was not bright due to the overhead canopy. But it was nicely diffused without the harsh sunbeams that we often encounter.<br />
400mm lens, f/2.8 at 1/320 second at ISO 3200.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-19112041791954009092016-07-13T16:15:00.000-04:002016-07-13T16:15:12.557-04:00Wild Turkey<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is the first wild tom turkey we've been able to photograph and we were fortunate to be quite close. The mating season was over so he wasn't with any hens and he wasn't strutting or fanning his tail feathers. Nonetheless, he stood for a nice portrait and we can see the beard on his chest. This photo was shot about mid-morning but the thick overhead canopy limited the light that reached the forest floor.</div>
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400mm lens, 1/400 second at f/2.8, ISO 5000.</div>
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This photograph shows a playful fawn whitetail deer getting rambunctious with its mother. I was positioned across a creek and the two deer stayed in front of me for about 5 minutes. The doe was trying to eat and the fawn was continuously scampering about and sometimes leaping onto the doe's back. It was a lot of fun to watch. This happened about a half hour after sunrise but the deer were under a thick canopy of trees. There wasn't much light there so it was a good test for the new Canon 1DX MkII camera and a very high ISO setting. 400mm lens, 1/400 second at f/2.8, ISO 16000.</div>
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There certainly was noise in the image but that was reduced quite a bit during the raw processing. I wouldn't make a large print, though, unless the viewing distance was expected to be fairly long. Anyway, it was great to capture such a fun image.</div>
Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-8682652470512414892016-06-22T20:21:00.003-04:002016-06-22T20:21:56.044-04:00Wood Chris-Craft Boat Speeding Away<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is another photograph from the series we shot of the 1929 Chris-Craft wood boat. Boats like this design have pleasing curves that are shown very well from this angle. Plus, the line of the gunwale/rubrail from the transom to the bow adds a nice diagonal that makes the overall image more visually attractive. The only drawback to this angle is that the overall length of the boat is not well shown. Plus, there is some compression of the subject due to the long focal length of the lens. But the background is quite clean and uncluttered so the boat shows well against the sky and water.<br />
100-400 lens at 400mm, 1/1250 second at f/5.6, ISO 400.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-8034728981786241072016-06-13T20:47:00.002-04:002016-06-13T20:47:31.748-04:00Chris-Craft Wood Boat Going Fast<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This wood Chris-Craft boat was recently restored and we had an opportunity to photograph it on the St. Clair Flats. The boat is a 1929 28 foot triple-cockpit runabout. We like photographing on the Flats because there are some relatively protected bays and in many places the background is unobtrusive. On this particular morning the air was quite humid so the haze helped obscure the background. Plus, it made the light softer. For this crossing shot the driver was actually turning slightly so that a little of the deck would be visible. <br />
100-400 lens at 148mm, 1/1000 second at f/5, ISO 320.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-22952219516539018192016-05-10T19:23:00.001-04:002016-05-10T19:23:13.319-04:00Snow Ski Racer in a Blizzard<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This photo of a snow skier at a gate during a slalom race is unusual. The wind was blowing steadily at about 35mph with occasional gusts to 50mph. This shot was taken during one of those wicked gusts. The wind was knocking the camera off target and knocking me almost off my feet. The skier likely had it worse as she couldn't see very far down the course. Another challenge was the constantly changing light levels that forced me to continually change the exposure settings. This race was during the state finals and had it not been such an important race it likely would have been rescheduled.<br />
400mm lens, 1/2000 second at f/3.5, ISO 320.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-341975281952128392016-04-14T11:31:00.001-04:002016-04-14T11:31:26.512-04:00Giant Slalom Race-Impending Crash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Look carefully at the snow skier as she approaches a gate during a giant slalom race. The ski on her left leg is in mid-air. There likely was considerable pressure on the binding as she entered the turn and it broke loose from the boot. The next few frames captured the rest of the fall but this photo shows the actual cause of the crash. The fall itself wasn't very exciting but this one photograph shows the impending doom and is the most exciting one of the series.<br />
400mm lens, 1/2500 second at f/3.5, ISO 100.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-1826054227955798952016-03-28T14:01:00.001-04:002016-03-28T14:01:16.955-04:00Head to Head Snow Ski Racing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Here is another photograph from a duals ski race with two skiers racing head to head. It is tricky to get both skiers in the same frame. In the two frames previous to this one I was only getting the more distant skier (she was slightly ahead) but as they passed my position I was able to get two more frames that included both of them. This image is pretty good representation of exciting head to head racing. Usually I shoot the alpine ski races with a fixed 400mm lens because I am getting only a few gates with a single skier. For this duals race, though, I used a zoom lens because it allowed me the flexibility to zoom in on one skier or go wider to get both athletes in the frame. In the shot above I had backed out the zoom all the way as they flew past me.</div>
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We photograph many downhill snow ski races during the winter season and this is one of our favorite images. This skier is racing on the giant slalom course and as he rounded the gate he became slightly airborne. The dark trees in the background allow us to clearly see that the skis are off the snow. Also, the angle of the skier's body and legs gives us a nice diagonal line that helps make the image dynamic.</div>
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400mm lens, 1/2500 second at f/3.5, ISO 200.</div>
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This photograph shows two alpine snow skiers competing in a head to head giant slalom race. The racers start simultaneously on side by side courses for crowd-pleasing action. The skiers in this image are very close in speed and very close together on the course. It makes for a dramatic photo to depict this kind of duals race. As close as they are, though, only the nearest racer is in focus. We were photographing from quite close to the course so there wasn't enough depth of field in the lens to allow both of them to be sharp.<br />
100-400 lens at 135mm, 1/3200 second at f/5.0, ISO 200.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-28141669425616089352015-12-09T16:41:00.000-05:002015-12-09T16:41:09.689-05:00Wood Boats FilmWe've produced a short film about antique, wooden speedboats. This was created from multiple photo shoots that were conducted during the recent summer boating season. The film includes still photographs, video, GoPro pov camera footage and video from a drone quadcopter. The two featured boats include a 1936 28' Gar Wood runabout and a 1930 30' Hackercraft runabout.<br />
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<a href="https://youtu.be/7ImhdFyx2bU" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/7ImhdFyx2bU</a>Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-86049239097127179572015-11-23T12:37:00.001-05:002015-11-23T12:37:59.265-05:00Racing Wooden Boats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These two wooden boats were photographed while running side by side and very close to each other on the St. Clair Flats in Michigan. The boat on the right is a 1936 Gar Wood runabout and the other is a 1930 Hackercraft runabout. The drivers of the wooden boats maintained a constant speed and course while the chase boat driver moved around them to offer different angles. This procedure works very well provided there is no other boat traffic. We like this quartering angle because it gives us a sense of just how close the boats are to each other while also letting us see some of the sides with the nice, varnished mahogany. 100-400 lens at 260mm, 1/1600 second at f/5.6, ISO 400.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-3099888971841014752015-10-21T13:47:00.000-04:002015-10-21T13:47:25.194-04:00Boat Marketing VideosWe are producing marketing videos for those who are in the business of selling boats. These short (2 1/2 minute) movies are custom produced for each boat and include both still and video action photography. The photography is done from our chase boat on Lake St. Clair, Michigan. We need 2 to 3 hours of time on the water and a driver for the boat being photographed. These films can be uploaded to a seller's website or YouTube channel where potential buyers can view them. Aerial video footage from a quadcopter drone is available as an option.<br />
A sample film can be seen here:<br />
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Here is an interesting photo of two antique, wood speedboats that was shot from behind as the boats were speeding away. The styling and curves of the boats are more noticeable when seen from the rear. The camera lens was only a few inches above the water and from that low angle the horizon is mostly hidden. Some of the detail of the decks and cockpits is not visible but we like the drama that the low angle give us. Both boats are triple-cockpit runabouts; one is 28 feet and the other is 30 feet.<br />
100-400 zoom lens at 321mm, 1/1250 second at f/5.6, ISO 250.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-79827853195272350732015-09-15T16:37:00.002-04:002015-09-15T16:37:40.941-04:00Wood Speedboats Running Together<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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These two antique, wood speedboats were recently photographed running together on Lake St. Clair. This photo shoot was planned for the early morning both for the low sun angle and for the lack of other boat traffic. The low sun shows helps show the rich, mahogany wood of these old boats.<br />
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The drivers crossed in front of the camera while turning slightly. This allowed part of the decks to be visible. The camera lens was just a few inches above the water so it would have been difficult to see the decks if the boats were running perfectly level. The location was chosen both for the uncluttered background and for the relatively shallow water. 100-400 lens at 100mm, f5.6 at 1/1250 second, ISO 400.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5971536686478754075.post-86093515448492120062015-08-25T20:40:00.001-04:002015-08-25T20:40:41.589-04:00Wood Boat and Sunrise<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We woke early in the morning to photograph an antique, wooden speedboat at sunrise. The boat is a 28 foot, Gar Wood triple-cockpit runabout. The long deck, the spray and the wake help lead the eye to the distant horizon and the rising sun. Its difficult to decide on the best exposure for a photograph like this. Getting detail in the boat means the sun and sky will be overexposed. We decided to underexpose slightly and make some adjustments later when processing the raw image: The sky was darkened slightly and the boat and spray were lightened. The original exposure was 1/100 second at f10.0, ISO 100. 24-70 lens at 24mm.Daniel Teetorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17465054849568485145noreply@blogger.com0