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Secretary Bird

Secretary Bird

Part of my Avian Art Series

Part of my Avian Art Series
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camera

NIKON D50

settings

Aperture f/5 ISO 200 Shutter 1/640 Focal Length 1600/10

location

location

San Diego, California, US

upload_date

upload_date

Feb, 2020

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318

Likes

+31

Awards

Action Award

Curator's Selection

Top Shot Award 21

Legendary Award

Summer 2020

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Peer Award

+9

Absolute Masterpiece

Top Choice

Magnificent Capture

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Behind The Lens

Location

This was actually captured at the San Diego Zoo

Time

Nearly 6 o'clock in the evening

Lighting

This is one of my best bird images of all time.

Equipment

Nikon D50 camera, Tokina 100-400mm lens, monopod, natural light

Inspiration

An unusual bird

Editing

I did replace the background (fencing) with a sky I had taken

In my camera bag

Nikon cameras, a variety of lenses

Feedback

Patience, look for a pleasing profile

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