Birdie
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THOMMAS
October 18, 2014
just outstanding in all phases,hope you got him entered in contest/projects.super kool
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Behind The Lens
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While visiting the Bronx Zoo I came across this interesting bird. The way he looked at me through the camera was just amazing. So I had to take a shot or two to capture the right expression.Time
This was one of my very first shots of birds. I have since taken up bird photography in Florida were I retired. This was around early afternoon when I caught this image. Most of the time now I go our early in the morning to get some good active shoots of the wild.Lighting
Since this was one of my first shots I was hoping the lighting I found would be good enough for this shot. Turns out is was. Since this shot I am very aware of what lighting I am shooting in. One of things you need to know is what your camera settings can do to make your photography better.Equipment
I used a Canon T4i for this shot. The lens was the stock lens that came with the camera, 18-135mm lens. I shot this handheld and used natural lighting with no flash.Inspiration
I thought this bird was very interesting. At the time I was looking for the type of photographer I wanted to be. When I looked through the lens for this shot, the bird seemed to have this very interesting look about it. The eyes are what really caught my attention. They seemed to be looking right at me as to say, "Go ahead and take my picture!"Editing
Since this was one of my first shots I did not use any post processing. I was just trying to concentrate on taking photos to the best of my ability.In my camera bag
This would depend on what I am going to work on. I have upgraded to a Canon 7d Mark II, so I always have that. My Canon T4i is always in my bag just in case. I usually take my 75-300mm lens with me to photograph wildlife. I also carry my 100mm Macro L and my 50mm lens. You never know what type of photography you may run into out in the field so I try to be a little flexible. Then of course the usual cleaning equipment and tripod.Feedback
The one thing I have learned since I started photography with wildlife especially, is be very patient. Try not to give up waiting for a good shot. I have sat and waited for long periods of time just so I can see what is going on and how wildlife is reacting for that particular day. You just never know what you are going to see. I have learned this from my hunting days when I was younger. Staying out all day in the wild you see some interesting things once you become part of your surroundings.
