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Faux-tography Tip #1

© Tess L. Yee

Faux-tography Tip #1

Uploaded: February 01, 2010

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Pretty Faux, at your service. Today's faux-tography tip - Be Prepared.

Exif: Model: NIKON D700

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Tess L. Yee February 01, 2010 0

When you’re on a shoot, it’s important to know the subject you’re stalking. For example, a nice gentleman was at the park yesterday. Armed with a giant telephoto-equipped SLR, he was happily shooting away as his subject posed nicely in a tree.

He hadn’t been at it long when the Nikon Monster appeared, armed with her macro-equipped SLR. I won’t swear to it, but I think I heard him chuckle as he imagined her aiming those tiny 105mm upwards, valiantly hoping to return home with an image of something vaguely resembling a fuzzbutt.

To his utter dismay, his subject descended from his picture-perfect perch, and bolted straight over to the Nikon Monster (along with several of his furry compadres). The gentleman wandered around aimlessly, eyes green with envy, wincing with every click of her shutter.

Finally, he stomped off to his vehicle and drove away, no doubt mortified that his big equipment had been no match for her big….nuts.

For certain, he probably has a fine collection of wonderful squirrel images in their natural settings, but she has a warm and endearing collection of intimate portraits. And that’s because the Nikon Monster knows her subject well!
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Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe February 01, 2010 0

Great story and wonderful close-up, Tess. #8346514

Amy M. Wilson February 01, 2010 0

Wonderful close-up capture and details, Tess! #8346551

Ujjwal Mukherjee February 01, 2010 0

Terrific close-ip,Tess and a great story !! :-) #8346559

Christine Lobsinger level-classic February 01, 2010 0

OMG, your words are hilarious!!!! Cracked me up! LOVE THEM!!! A great story Tess!

Your 'closeup' beauty is magnificant!!!

CHRISTINE
SMILING WITH YOU #8346657

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict February 01, 2010 0

Outstanding animal portrait, Tess.


Dominick #8346676

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe February 01, 2010 0

You have to know your subjects - Excellent capture Tess! Jeff #8346684

Freddy Bland February 01, 2010 0

Oustanding image, Tess!! LOVE the Nikon story!! #8346712

Hayden Cannon February 01, 2010 0

Fantastic squirrel portrait Tess, great colors, lighting, comp and details and a fantastic story great work! #8346723

Gord MacEachern February 01, 2010 0

LOL.. too funny Tess, Diamond brand wins over priceless telephoto lens LOl..
Lovely capture and great story!! #8346793

Mary L. Graham February 01, 2010 0

Thank you for the chuckle this morning Tess...Beautiful Capture!! =) #8346843

Bojan Bencic level-classic February 01, 2010 0

Great tip and intimate portrait, Tess. Fantastic. #8346849

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic February 01, 2010 0

LOL, I bet he was..."annoyed"! Wonderful story to go along with this terrific portrait. #8347034

Monnie Ryan February 01, 2010 0

Ah yes, nuts -- don't leave home without them! Cool, well detailed capture, Tess! #8347105

Carol Eade level-classic February 01, 2010 0

Wonderful clarity, DOF and composition, Tess, and funny story to go along with it! #8347117

Gina Cormier February 01, 2010 0

Well...that story was frankly...nuts!! ;-) Loved it. The detail and clarity on this furbutt is outstanding!!!!! #8347122

Jack Ryan February 01, 2010 0

Excellent close up image with outstanding detail...interesting story as well. Nicely done. #8347239

Margaret R. Barry February 01, 2010 0

Beautiful capture, Tess. Great clarity, detail and comp.! #8347291

Tess L. Yee February 01, 2010 0

Thank you for all of these fabulous comments! At a balmy 25 degrees, it's a real joy trying to hand-hold a camera while crouching down to Faux-level! Her fuzzy face makes it all worthwhile. #8347552

Kerry Hill February 01, 2010 0

Excellent details and clarity Tess, wonderful capture!! #8347625

Ann Myers February 01, 2010 0

Super image and enjoyable story, Tess! #8348163

Mark Dodge February 02, 2010 0

A Nikon monster with big nuts? Sounds a bit intimidating :o) Love the story, Tess, and this wonderful portrait. Excellent work... as usual. #8348235

Carolyn Morgan February 02, 2010 0

Thanks for the tips and the laughs and the delightful photo. #8348298

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 02, 2010 0

I guess you showed him, Tess!!! LOLOL Incredible shot of this little cutie!!! :-) k #8348420

Kathleen Brennan February 02, 2010 0

A fabulous intimate portrait, indeed! #8350326

Tess L. Yee February 02, 2010 0

Ah, Mark...you SHOULD be intimidated by the big-nutted Nikon Monster!

Thanks for all of the fab comments Kerry, Ann, Mark, Carolyn, Kitty, and Kathleen! #8350493

Stefania Barbier level-classic February 03, 2010 0

fantastic clarity and capture! #8352876

Christian Rosito February 03, 2010 0

Nice to know the story, this is a great animal close-up, fantastic! #8352985

Susan M. Campbell February 03, 2010 0

These guys are so cute and entertaining. I love how close this is. I feel like I can reach in and pet him. Nice shot. #8353118

Marcel J. Fernandez February 03, 2010 0

Lovely color and tack sharp. Great work, Tess. #8353127

Melissa Olsen February 03, 2010 0

LOL...I totally was amused with your story...great writing and capture! Love the chuckle you gave me. #8353277

Jyri Vissak February 03, 2010 0

Beautiful portrait here! Great timing. Well done. #8353399

Jyri Vissak February 03, 2010 0

Beautiful portrait here! Great timing. Well done. #8353403

Melissa G. Meiselman February 03, 2010 0

Fantastic close up portrait taken with amazingly sharp detail and wonderful story to go with it, Tess!! #8353470

Tiia Vissak February 03, 2010 0

a wonderful portrait! #8353635

Karen Bacon February 03, 2010 0

Nice shot Tess! #8353744

Brett Dolsen February 04, 2010 0

Well the Nikon Monster tells a great story to go with her brilliant closeup!!Long live the local knowledge!! #8354891

Susie Peek-Swint February 04, 2010 0

Wonderful capture Tess ~ your words have me smiling ... you do have a way with the squirrels ~ well done! #8355171

Debra R. Harder February 04, 2010 0

This is such a great image, Tess!! It's amazing how close you're able to get. The details, clarity, colors and lighting are excellent!! Fantastic!! Deb #8356007

Marty Straub February 04, 2010 0

GREAT title, and love the story. Way to back it up with such an amazing photo, Tess. Love the light in his eye. Is that a reflection of you? #8356264

Alan L. Borror February 05, 2010 0

Great image, Tess! The story gave me my laugh for the day. #8357976

Jim Huffield February 05, 2010 0

Nice tip and image, Tess. Jim #8358204

Renata Gusciora February 05, 2010 0

Awesome macro,Tess!Superb details! #8358515

Tess L. Yee February 05, 2010 0

When I see Faux (hopefully this weekend), I'll let her know how many wonderful comments she's gotten from her BP fan base!

(Thanks for each of those comments, by the way!) #8358583

Nadia Paul February 06, 2010 0

What a wonderful story - made me smile - can see how well you know your subject - this is one fantastic capture! #8360090

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic February 06, 2010 0

LOL :) I love your story with this shot and I can just see it unfolding. This is a wonderful shot and your details are fantastic, no matter what you had to resort to, to capture it! LOL Great work as always! #8360991

Tess L. Yee February 09, 2010 0

Thank you Nadia and Becky...really appreciate the very generous comments! #8367982

John Connolly March 13, 2010 0

I love your title and great story, Tess! Thanks for my first smile of the day! #8453137

Tess L. Yee March 26, 2010 0

Glad you enjoyed, John! Thank you for the wonderful comment. #8482032

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