Giant Kingfisher Playing With Wood
May, 2023Views
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Location
Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Gauteng South Africa.Time
Mid-day, which is quite unusual but on this day by chance I struck luck.Lighting
It was a slightly overcast day with the sun appearing from time to time. I increased the ISO to accommodate the higher shutter speed. I expected to photograph birds.Equipment
Nikon D5600, Sigma 150-600.Inspiration
I had seen the Giant Kingfisher at the hide previously and hoped it would return. This one caught a crab and after it had the meal started playing with a piece of wood. I found this extraordinary and kept snapping for close on an hour from the moment he caught the crab until he eventually flew off.Editing
No, no post processing apart from cropping the photo.In my camera bag
Nikon D5600, Sigma 150-600mm lens, Nikon 18-55mm lens and Nikon 70-300mm lens.Feedback
Patience is key. The best photo opportunities happen when you least expect it.
