If it moves, I photograph it...but not people for the most part.... I like action shots so I'm always looking for what is moving and, hopefully, in the right light.
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This. ^^^Mixed with no particular priority. If it’s wild and in its natural habitat I photograph it. In addition to birds and mammals that includes: amphibians, reptiles, insects, marine life, basically any life forms.
I probably capture more birds just because there are so many of them living in varied habitats but it’s not so much that I give them extra priority as much as there are just so many of them in so many places I tend to visit.
I photograph whatever's there and I can get a good shot of. Don't really specialize, though I do have favorites: wolves, foxes, owls and bears. But I also love taking shots of eagles, hawks, songbirds, whatever.I'm always curious about the types of animals people focus on for their photography. Personally, I prioritize large mammals over most things, but will gladly take other "targets of opportunity" when they present themselves. My next favorite subjects (after large mammals) are medium/large birds that stalk the shallows on the edges of water, such as egrets and herons, as well as various raptors. They are always an endless source of entertainment for me and I could watch them for hours, even without a camera in hand.
I'm often surprised by how specific some folks are in their photographic pursuits (i.e. only pursuing small songbirds, BIF, marine mammals, etc...). I'd love to hear from everyone here on BCG....what wildlife do you love to photograph MOST, and why?
I know I didn't cover everything with my choices, but I figured most people would fall into one of the categories listed.
Is the polar bear your shot? He is magnificent, btw.I marked "other" because I don't prioritize anything. I'm an opportunist. I'll shoot anything with fur or feathers that I can. If I had to state a preference I guess it would be for action oriented critters. So BIF and bears fishing are probably top of the list.
And Architecture.I'm in the mammals big and small camp. If there aren't any of them around just about any bird will do. If there aren't any of them around landscapes.
So long as it's not human I'm in.