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cameraNIKON D5

settings Aperture f/4.5 ISO 1600 Shutter 1/8000 Focal Length 5000/10 

upload_dateJul, 2017

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26 Comments |
john_arsenault
 
john_arsenault February 07, 2018
could not be more perfect for a fleeting moment captured!
Birmo
Birmo February 12, 2018
Thank you so much...
Clare_louise21
 
Clare_louise21 February 12, 2018
Amazing
Birmo
Birmo February 12, 2018
Thank you so much...
gazwilliams
 
gazwilliams February 12, 2018
Fantastic shot
Birmo
Birmo February 12, 2018
Nice to read your words . ....greetings
FergalBrady
 
FergalBrady February 12, 2018
Foodfight! Great capture
Birmo
Birmo February 12, 2018
Thanks a lot!!
Kristlb
 
Kristlb February 15, 2018
Perfect
Birmo
Birmo February 20, 2018
Many thanks!
journeytoinspiration
 
journeytoinspiration February 15, 2018
Such a great moment captured.
Birmo
Birmo February 20, 2018
Many thanks!
MKoelen
 
MKoelen February 16, 2018
What a great capture!
Birmo
Birmo February 20, 2018
Thanks,MKoelen
Naturlicht
 
Naturlicht February 18, 2018
Incredible shot!
Birmo
Birmo February 20, 2018
Thanks,Naturlicht!
SuzanneG
 
SuzanneG February 22, 2018
What a moment!
Procapture
 
Procapture February 23, 2018
Great shot! Where was this taken?
Birmo
Birmo February 23, 2018
Thanks!Bialowieza Forest,North-East Poland...
markkrause PRO
 
markkrause February 23, 2018
Intense!
ninanedelcheva
 
ninanedelcheva February 24, 2018
Great pictures of animals
kellumbear PRO
 
kellumbear February 24, 2018
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! Congrats on your well-deserved win!
Jasman2016
 
Jasman2016 February 25, 2018
Amazing capture!
Kenna86334
 
Kenna86334 March 03, 2018
Stunning! Impeccable timing
hwishnick Platinum
 
hwishnick August 14, 2018
What a magnificent photo! Who won?
keepclicking
 
keepclicking November 18, 2018
Wow!
Alfredo_Jose
 
Alfredo_Jose November 18, 2018
Excellent shot!
ShotByJEF Platinum
 
ShotByJEF December 11, 2018
I wish I was there capturing this moment in time with you. WOW.
markkrause PRO
 
markkrause January 01, 2019
What an amazing moment and you've captured this shot perfectly!
tcmjoy
 
tcmjoy January 31, 2019
Awesome !
lauraellis
 
lauraellis February 17, 2019
Great !!
jillapollo
 
jillapollo March 11, 2019
Amazing capture. One can feel the intensity of the moment!
gman176
 
gman176 October 29, 2019
Wow! Nice capture.
HarishRaman
 
HarishRaman January 19, 2020
Stunning capture
davidchillnsky
 
davidchillnsky September 04, 2020
what marvelous eloquent dancers

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Behind The Lens

Location

I am asking you to introduce a style correction. I understand the English language but it is much harder for me to use it in spelling. This picture was taken during my 3 days adventure in Bia?owie?a Forest.This National Park is the best preserwed piece of old, primeval European lowland forest.The forest is rich in other kinds of wildlife. These incredible picture show two birds of prey spectacularly fighting each other in snow like karate movie legends. In this image a large buzzard appears to aim a deadly flying kick at its opponent's chest. .

Time

Exactly at the worst time for the photographer - almost at noon.(2017-02-09 13.04PM) But in the case of birds of prey it is hard to predict anything.In this case, for three consecutive days I got up before dawn and returned home at dusk.

Lighting

In the case of shooting from a significant distance, and so it was in this case, photographed only in the light of the existing. In order to obtain an unimpaired photo, I used high ISO.

Equipment

This picture was taken with Nikon D5 +Nikkor 500 f/4 +Tripod Manfrotto

Inspiration

Photographing birds is my great passion for life. I have been photographing them for over 55 years. But shooting birds of prey are emotions of very special kind.

Editing

In this case, I had to develop the RAW. In addition, in Photoshop, I adjusted the exposure, white balance. I reduced the image and sharpened it.

In my camera bag

For shooting birds I always take with me two cameras (Nikon D5 + Nikon D500) ; the two lenses Nikkor 500 / f.4 + Nikkor 300 1: 4E + teleconverter 1.4. Of course, extra batteries.

Feedback

Each individual must approach the topic. Do not be discouraged but improve your photographic workshop with the "trial and error" method. .

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