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Emu

Canon EOS 600D

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Aperture f/7.1 ISO 500 Shutter 1/400

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Apr, 2014

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Wow...love this.....also the curly haired one..... lol

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This is my first attempt at water drop photography. 80 images and an entire afternoon and I am got an image I was happy to start with. What fun!

Behind The Lens

Location

The photo was taken at Melbourne zoo

Time

It was taken at about midday on a lovely sunny weekend

Lighting

The bright sunlight gave me a chance to show definition on the emu’s coat which can be challenging

Equipment

I used my canon 600D with a Tamron 16-300 lens. The picture was taken hand held, no flash (I think flashing a light in an emu’s eyes may have ended in tears....mine!)

Inspiration

Emu’s are such characters, their body language and postures make them fun to watch. At Melbourne zoo the emu’s roam in an open compound so you have no barriers between you. I started taking photos from a little distance away and then just kept stepping closer until I had the bird looking directly at me. I wanted to try and make sure I had the bird nicely in focus and the background completely blurred so I am very happy with the outcome.

Editing

I think the only processing required was a touch of lightening to bring out more detail.

In my camera bag

I have the usual lens cleaning equipment. A tamron 16-300 lens and a Canon 50mm macro lens, a 10 stop ND filter and a Polarising filter, a remote exposure device, small torch, spare battery and a rain hood.

Feedback

Patience is a virtue....and don’t go to the zoo during the school holidays!!! With all wildlife photos I think you have lucky days and unlucky. This was an emu in a good and patient mood and had probably just been fed so was happy to pose for me.

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